Just mother and I and her deal is "she buys the food, I cook and she does the dishes". She is a willing candidate for my kitchen adventures as I am constantly finding recipes on line and try them out on her. We have found some tasty dishes neither of us have ever tasted so we have a binder of the ones we really like. So far Zuppa Toscana similar to the Olive Garden's is our favorite, another one is Red Beans and Rice. These are not the only two we like -- there are several and most take little time to prepare from quilting or my other hobbies. She never liked to cook and I love trying new recipes, so this arrangement works for both of us.