My mom taught me that self praise stinks.  So let me share some odor with y’all. 
I cooked an ordinary dinner for Marjorie and me.   It was shake n bake chicken, butter beans w/ okra.  And rice a la Kiersten ish. My attempt at emulating Kiersten’s rice came out fine.  I sauteed onion and some bacon in a little butter.  Added some “better than boullion” then   Added the 1 cup rice and then 1 1/2 cups water. Brought to boil and then simmered about 20 mins.  It was yummy. Anyway. Chef Donaldo did ok if i may say so myself.  Actually, I did say so myself.  Who the hell else would??