One of the few times I attempted to cook (it was a simple dish, too) my own mother took one bite and declared that I would have to finish any leftovers on my own. Yes, it was that bad.

But! Yesterday! I made baked mussels WITHOUT ANY SUPERVISION! In fact! No one else was even home! And I did not burn down the apartment! Cookies for everyone!

So, understandably I am now starting to think that maybe, just maybe, I can finally justify staying home all day long while Paul (the one that can cook and clean) goes off to work.

This is what I made for dinner tonight (with minimal supervision from Paul):

1. Cheddar quesadillas w/store bought salsa verde (the label was in Spanish and it was in a can, it is delicious and I will be buying all my salsa verde in cans from now on)

2. Chicken salad with a peanut-soy dressing

3. Garlic shrimp

4. Baked potatoes au gratin

A dinner fit for the playoffs =)