Spicy Avocado Hummus

I received free products from Casabella to create a delicious recipe for this post. 

No additional compensation was received. All opinions, as always, are my own.

Perfect for your summer gatherings and family BBQ's, this Spicy Avocado Hummus is 
nutritious, easy to make, and simply delicious!

Summer is right around the corner which means it's time to start prepping the deck for outdoor gatherings galore. I love to have friends and family over, fire up the grill, and enjoy dinner and an icy beverage outside. We spend time talking, laughing, and of course, eating! I try to serve simple and delicious food that doesn't take hours to prepare and is easy to clean up. The beauty of grilling is no pots or pans to clean, and I often make pasta salad, coleslaw, or other salads beforehand so they're ready when company arrives. I also like to serve dips alongside chips and veggies for snacking before dinner is ready. Again, anything that can be made or prepped ahead is key here.

Greek Hummus Chicken Salad

This Greek Hummus Chicken Salad is packed full of flavor with chicken, garlic herb hummus, 

cucumbers, tomatoes and olives. It's sure to be your new favorite go-to lunch!

It's been rainy and chilly here in Michigan the last few days. When I say "chilly" I mean like 60 degrees. I know 60 isn't really cold, but with the dampness and rain it just feels kind of gross. At least it's been a good excuse to pull out my sweaters! With weather like this I've been in the mood for comfort food and baking. I've made chili, a big pot of pasta, cookies and bread. There is nothing quite like baking when it's chilly outside!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is the perfect go-to healthy snack, packed with nutrients and healthy fats! 

Adding roasted red peppers takes it to another flavor level!

Happy New Year, friends! I can't believe it's 2016! I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing holiday. We had a fabulous time, but it sure seemed to go by fast! 

With the new year comes resolutions. So many people vow to lose weight, and I've been in that boat year after year. But this year I decided I'm not going to focus on losing weight, instead I'm going to focus on being healthy. Eating healthier foods, trying to get more exercise, and taking more time for myself. Whether that means taking 30 minutes to read a book, or go for a walk, or even take a bubble bath. I want to be sure I'm taking care of myself.