Party Bites 2: Cucumber Snacks

The recipe that I am sharing with you today is refreshingly simple and ..well..refreshing. Nice cool cucumbers with a dollop of your favorite hummus and a touch of roasted red peppers provide a simple and satisfying snack on a hot summer day. The preparation couldn't be simpler but the dish remains elegant enough to serve at a dinner party.

Party Bites, Part 1: Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Ahhh it's good to be back. Please excuse the long absence- I promise I've been spending a large part of it daydreaming about the recipes I want to make and showcase on The Tasting Table. With Memorial Day weekend and graduation season looming, you may be wondering how you can stay healthy and prevent putting on the 'party pounds'. Well, have no fear, I have a few great recipes for healthy and delicious "Party Bites".

The first recipe in our "Party Bites" series is Spiced Sweet Potato Fries.

BBQ Pulled Chicken

Time passes by so quickly but good, home-cooked food has a way of slowing it down. There is nothing quite like sitting down to a delicious hot meal with a couple of your friends, family, neighbors, and whoever else was drawn in by the wonderful aromas wafting from your kitchen. Today's recipe is a hearty BBQ pulled chicken that will be sure to draw in the crowds. The best part is that it takes so little time to make  that you can spend all of your time enjoying it with your friends and family.

I like to serve this BBQ Pulled Chicken on a whole wheat bun with some broccoli slaw. Baked sweet potato fries can be a great addition as well. Using chicken breast instead of pork or even chicken thighs helps to reduce the overall fat and calories in this dish. The slow cooker keeps all of the chicken deliciously moist.