What's for Dinner?

T's boss is in town and is coming for dinner tonight. This is the first time I've had to make a meal for someone I don't know. Add to that the fact that it's his boss, and I'm a little bit nervous. Since I got pregnant, I haven't been great at cooking full meals because I'm so tired and sometimes food still makes me sick. Thankfully, I've been feeling a lot better in the past few weeks so I'm up to the challenge. I've also been cleaning like a maniac, which feels suprisingly good. My house is spotless right now-- I wish it would stay that way! It's amazing how good it feels to accomplish something when you've felt terrible for the better part of four months. Here's what I'm making tonight.

Pioneer Woman's Three Cheese Stuffed Shells with Meaty Tomato Sauce

Oh my word, these called my name when I saw them. I gave Tyler a few choices for the main course and this is the one he chose. I married a good man.

(Photo Credit: The Pioneer Woman)

Spinach Salad with Yellow Pepper and Tomato
I'm making the salad easy on myself. I have a few fun salad dressings that I'm going to offer to spice things up a bit.

Cole's Garlic Bread

I grew up on this garlic bread. I know it's not homemade, but oh, it is SO good. It always reminds me of my brother because he is obsessed with it.

Oven Roasted Asparagus

Recently, I received a beautiful Tastebook that my girlfriends and I put together. I actually have a blog post brewing about the book, but my sweet friend, Katie, put this in there. We obviously both like Pioneer Woman recipes! I am so excited to try it because I love asparagus in anything. Love you, Katie!

(Photo Credit: The Pioneer Woman)

Croissant Pudding

This is another recipe from our Tastebook from my friend, Emily! I am really lucky to have amazing girlfriends who are excellent cooks and bakers. We like to eat well and this is a great recipe.

I am excited about my dinner! I love having people over and serving them good food in my home. Say a little prayer for me this evening; I'm really hoping everything turns out well. If not, well, at least I'll have a good story! Ha! Mostly, I'm thankful for a beautiful home and a hard working husband with an excellent job that makes it possible for me to do my job (until June a teacher and then just a momma!). It's such a pleasure to be his wife and to serve him in this way. I'm very blessed! Have a great evening!