Yep.
And i love to cook. Made a LOT of back ribs with homemade BBQ and homemade spice rub, cause they're regularly on sale near me. Off the beat stuff too - really into probiotic foods and i've made a lot of diff fermented/cultured goods.
One of my favourites is this ridiculous lasagna that takes like 4 hours before it even goes in the oven:
This lasagna takes significant liberties with the traditional Bolognese recipe, but with intense results. There's mozzarella in the white sauce, ricotta, and it's bathed in a complex, meaty gravy.
www.seriouseats.com
Back when i was healthier i would make stuff like this and gift it to friends, etc.