Maria had never cooked before. One , her mom asked her to help dinner. Her mom showed her how wash the vegetables and cut them small pieces. She helped Maria turn the stove and put a pot water on it. They added some and let it cook for a minutes. Finally, they drained the pasta mixed it with the tomato sauce. tried it. It was delicious! From day on, Maria would often help mom make dinner. She even started with new recipes on her own. learned that cooking was fun and . She was proud of herself for something new.