Chef Ruthie

I hope you have a Happy Fourth of July with your family and friends!! Have a wonderful holiday! Much Love and Peace~ Ruthie

Madi & Spencer’s Wedding and Italian Buffet are highlights from their recent wedding and the collection of recipes that I made for the celebration.  I’m so excited to finally be sharing this beautiful day with all of you.  Madi and Spencer had lots of family and friends gather around them to celebrate this special day. …

Patriotic Yummies on Fox 13 watch Brittney and I make these adorably festive patriotic recipes … Fourth of July Watermelon Stars and Patriotic Parfaits plus hear my best tips for picking a watermelon!    

I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole is sharing some Tips for Travel Fitness.  A Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life!   Nichole’s Tips for Travel Fitness … Many of us will have fun …

Miss Dru of Polkadot Poplars is here with us today and I just love the project she brought to share with us… 4th of July Pinwheel Centerpiece is so adorable to make your July celebrations that much more fun! Today I’m sharing one of my favorite tips when I’m planning for a special event…..a quick …

FOILED Cinnamon Sugar Bananas this fabulous healthy banana dessert recipe comes from the new FOILED cookbook! I’m always game for new desserts, so when I saw these Cinnamon Sugar Bananas I just had to give them a try!  Warm bananas are heavenly.  I added a bit of whipped cream which goes fabulously with the touch …

Italian Soda Bar with Amoretti was a beautiful addition to our recent wedding festivities! Madi and Spencer 5.14.16 As most of you know, my daughter Madi got married about a month ago and I’ve been itching to share with you some of the wonderful food and photo’s from their special day! Megan of Meg Bed Photo was our …

*this is a sponsored post by Truvia® and the opinions expressed are genuine and my own Pineapple Coconut Chia Overnight Oats is one of my very favorite healthy breakfasts~ oats, pineapple, coconut, almonds, and my new favorite Truvía® Nectar! I’m in all kinds of LOVE with the NEW Truvía® Nectar blend it’s seriously fabulous!   Really.  It’s …

Grilled Tarragon Garlic Steak you won’t believe how simple it is to take your steak to the next level with this marinade- it will be your go to recipe for grilling! Grilling is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer time evenings- just mix up this simple recipe and let it marinade in …

Blackberry Chocolate Mousse Parfait has some my favorite ingredients in it~ blackberries, chocolate, and graham crackers plus a dab of whipped cream for the finishing touch!  YUMmmmmm!!   When my kids were little we lived in a house that an enormous blackberry patch!  It grew over metal wires and they loved to play hide and …

Hooray…. Fit Friday is here! I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole is sharing a Plyos Workout Routine.  A Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Plyos Workout … It is up to the …

I love it when Miss Julie from Confessions of a Cooking Diva comes over to share her kitchen creations with us! Today she’s brought a tasty one-pot dinner Red Potato, Pepper, and Kielbasa Skillet for us! Enjoy… Hello! I have a unique, but delicious skillet dish for you. Is there anything better than a skillet …

Today’s Sweet and Salty Peanuts Recipe are delightful for snacking and fabulous for topping off your favorite salads or desserts! Salty peanuts are really good however adding the sweetness to them is a whole new level of delicious. We hope you agree that sweet peanuts + salty peanut = the perfect flavor combo for snacking, …

Strawberry Basil Balsamic Sauce with Cheesecake will leave you speechless and begging for more! My oldest daughter, Madi, got married a couple of weeks ago… call me crazy, but I made all the food for the reception. (with some super awesome sous chefs, of course!)  My favorite kind of lovin’ comes right out of the …

Our Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe is a beautiful appetizer recipe for any gathering! Today’s simple crostini recipe will make a warm welcome for your dinner guests!  YAY! It’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Coaching. For more posts CLICK HERE. Why we love Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe …

I love to have Miss Cathy come and visit with us from Three Kids and a Fish! I can’t wait to try her delicious Sweet and Spicy Honey Mustard Marinade recipe… YUMMMM! This sweet and spicy Honey Mustard Marinade & Dipping Sauce adds great flavor to any meat, fish or as a dipping sauce for …

Browned Butter Chicken Alfredo with Pasta is so easy to make and is sure to impress even your very pickiest guests! Don’t let the name of this recipe make you nervous at all!  It’s seriously easy-peasy to make and the best part is your family and friends will want to know the ‘secret’ to the …

Smoked Gouda and Chive Sourdough Artisan Loaf is a flavorful loaf of bread that you’ll be so proud to say you made in your very own kitchen! It seriously tastes like you got it at the local bakers shop but even better… hot from the oven with some butter on top! Oh my goodness.  It’s …

I’m so happy yo have Christina from Food Apparel here with us today!  She’s brought an awesome recipe to share~ Quick and Easy Pesto and Freezing Tips looks amazing!  Enjoy… Learn how to make the freshest and tastiest from-scratch pesto! And also, learn how to freeze it so you can enjoy all year long! I’m …

Fit Friday is here! I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays! This week Nichole is sharing a Workout Routine.  A Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Foam Roller Workout … The foam roller and I were …

Summer Blueberry Nutella Pastry Stars on Fox 13 watch Brittney and I make a 3 ingredient simple summer dessert! Summer Blueberry Nutella Pastry Stars Happy Thursday!! Much Love and Peace~ Ruthie

Summer Blueberry Nutella Pastry Stars are so simple to make and only 3 ingredients to a fun summer brunch or dessert!  If you are looking for a fun and simple appetizer of dessert for your summer celebrations then our puff pastry stars then look no further!! All you need are a star cookie cutter, puff …

Roasted Mushroom, Fresh Ricotta, Parmesan Pizza with a sprinkling of thyme is an amazing combination of flavors beautifully displayed on a whole wheat pizza crust.   I can’t even begin to tell ya’ll how mouth-watering this pizza is… It’s amazing!  I had a similar pizza at a restaurant a few weeks ago and I just …

Coconut Banana Cookies with Coconut Glaze are a beautiful combination of flavors that are deliciously meant to be together in a cookie.   Mmmmm hmm.   Coconut Banana Cookies with Coconut Glaze will be your new favorite way to use up those overripe bananas!  I fell head-over-heels in love with these cookies.  You’ve got to make …