Mother says I can not cook. And can only order out but she told me that she will give me one WED. in Sept. to cook. And I want to show her I can be on the level of her. Only things I can come up with to impress is buffalo chicken chili kale salad or a 7 layered lasagna. Really asking for help here.
Depending on your tastes a cottage pie or moussaka are simple (each has their own challenges like the mash on the cottage pie) but they are tasty and can look quite good in a big crock pot or something.
If you are doing this to impress then no matter what, tidy up after yourself and have a plan for any leftovers if you make too much.