My mother-in-law was not known as a great cook.   Whenever she would offer to cook, my father-in-law would leap from his chair and say, “You look tired, Sal.  Let’s go out.”  That ploy seemed to suit everyone most of the time, but even people who claim not to cook usually have at least one dish they can prepare, despite their lack of interest or experience.  For my mother-in-law, it was her beef brisket with potatoes and carrots.  My husband still […]