Appetizers

Fruit Plate with Feta and Honey Recipe is delightful appetizer or dessert to make for your family this week.  I’m also excited to share a quaint costal town of Dilesi with you today! Our Fruit Plate with Feta and Honey is often served at the beginning or end of a greek family style meal…peaches, figs …

Our Black Bean & Sweet Corn Tostadas Recipe is a fresh, flavorful vegetarian tostada recipe made with black beans, sweet corn, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro and red onion. The bright black bean corn topping is layered over crispy corn tostadas with shredded cabbage and finished with a drizzle of sour cream. Light, colorful, and packed …

Today’s Artichoke Mustard Baked Brie Recipe is a decadent baked brie appetizer made with creamy brie cheese wrapped in flaky puff pastry. We’re filling it with artichoke hearts, green onions, parmesan, neufchâtel cream cheese and tangy Colman’s mustard! Our baked brie recipe delivers rich, savory flavor in every bite. If you’re entertaining, holidays, or ladies …

Our Grilled Pear Cucumber Flatbread Recipe is a delicious, fresh, bold combination of flavors! You’ll fall completely in love with our cucumber flatbread. It’s a healthy and filling lunch or light dinner recipe.  Why we love Grilled Pear Cucumber Flatbread Recipe Our Grilled Pear Cucumber Flatbread is lovely springtime appetizer or enjoy it as a …

Today’s Thai Chicken Flatbread with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Recipe is a quick meal solution for those busy days! Dinner is on the table in less than 10 minutes. . . it’s just that easy!  Fit Friday never gets old! Fit tips + healthy recipes = greatness. Thanks to Nichole from Pure Clean Coaching for more …

Today’s Mango, Coconut, Sunflower Seed Raw Bar Recipe is a tasty combination of healthy ingredients! We’re combining sunflower seed butter, oats, chia seeds, milled flax seed, dried fruit and shredded coconut.  Why we love Coconut, Mango, Sunflower Seed Raw Bar Recipe Our Mango, Coconut, Sunflower Seed Raw Bar Recipe is packed with healthy ingredients to …

Green Beans & Papaya Salad with Peanuts Recipe is a refreshing flavorful salad! Green Beans & Papaya are brought together in a fresh, healthy and fun salad twist!  Sweetness… it’s Fit Friday! We love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Coaching! For more posts CLICK HERE!  Why we love Green Beans & Papaya Salad with …

Today’s Herbed Ricotta Appetizer Recipe will be the hit of any gathering you take it to…it’s always a crowd pleaser!  It’s time for some Fitness from Miss Nichole over at Pure Clean Fitness for Fit Friday! For more posts CLICK HERE. Why we love Herbed Ricotta Appetizer Recipe If you love cheesy spreads like we …

Our Pear, Ricotta, & Honey Crostini Recipe is a festive appetizer for your holiday gatherings! Today’s crostini recipe will impress even your most picky guests!   Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is hanging out with us on this FABULOUS Fit Friday! YAY. For more posts CLICK HERE. Why we love Pear, Ricotta, & Honey Crostini Recipe …

Today’s Cinnamon Apple Butter Recipe is four simple ingredients and it is simply AHhhhmazing! Good apple recipes bring everything we adore about autumn to the table.  Happy day, it’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Coaching! For more posts CLICK HERE!  Why we love Cinnamon Apple Butter Recipe Wow! …

Today’s Sweet & Spicy Candied Pecans Recipe are a must-have topping for your favorite dessert or salad! Our candied pecans are the perfect topping… sweet in perfect harmony with salty plus a little bit of heat.  YAY!! It’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Coaching. For more posts CLICK …

Today’s Crab Cakes with Creole Sauce Recipe will bring back memories of your favorite coastal restaurant! All your guests will be so impressed with your homemade crab cakes and creole sauce.  Why we love Crab Cakes with Creole Sauce Recipe You don’t have to wait for a restaurant to enjoy Crab Cakes anymore. . . …

Our Rustic Tomato Basil Tart Recipe is fabulous with garden fresh tomatoes and makes a delightful appetizer or lunch. Our tomato tart recipe is packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, and topped off with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!  Why we love Rustic Tomato Basil Tart Recipe Today’s Rustic Tomato Basil Tart Recipe brings summer to the table. …

Today’s Pulled Pork Sliders with Pineapple Slaw Recipe is fabulous to make for big summer gatherings- it’ll be a hit! We love this easy pork recipe made in the slow cooker. Enjoy! Why we love Pulled Pork Sliders with Pineapple Slaw Recipe Our Pulled Pork Sliders with Pineapple Slaw Recipe is a mouth-watering combination that …

Today’s Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Salsa Recipe is a fabulous new spin on fresh fruit salsa! Our fruit salsa recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet–pure heaven!  It’s Fit Friday! Whooop Whooop! A healthy recipe + Miss Nichole from  Pure Clean Coaching for fitness trainer tips! For more posts CLICK HERE! Why we love …

Our Strawberry Bruschetta Recipe is a fabulous pairing of savory and sweet for summer entertaining! Today’s appetizer recipe has strawberries, apples, red onion, and purple basil served on a whole wheat crostini with chevre goat cheese. Delish!  Happy to be feeling Fit on Friday’s! A healthy recipe + Miss Nichole from  Pure Clean Coaching for …

Today’s Strawberry Salsa & Baked Cinnamon Chips Recipe are a fresh spin on salsa that makes a mouth-watering appetizer! Our Strawberry Salsa uses a nutribullet blender so it’s simple-to-make!  Why we love Strawberry Salsa & Baked Cinnamon Chips Recipe I promise our Strawberry Salsa & Baked Cinnamon Chips Recipe will become your new favorite appetizer …

Today’s Shredded Beef Tostada Recipe is a hearty tex-mex dinner the whole family will love! Our beef tostada with achiote hot sauce & toppings make the perfect combo–add what ya like and leave off what ya don’t. Keeps everybody healthy and happy!   Happy day, it’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole from …

Our Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe is sure to impress all your guests. Purple basil recipes are a colorful addition to any gathering. Today’s simple appetizer recipe will begin your soiree in style!  Why we love Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini Recipe Purple Basil, Olive, Ricotta Crostini’s are an awesome appetizer to along with …

Today’s Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Brie Crostini Recipe is a lovely appetizer for your autumn gatherings! Our roasted beets and brie appetizer is just what holiday menu is asking for. Every guest will be so impressed. We hope you enjoy our roasted beet appetizer as much as we do! Happy day, it’s Fit Friday! …

Our Chipotle Pineapple BBQ Beef Sliders Recipe is a slow cooker recipe that is perfect for fall tailgating parties! Today’s flank steak slow cooker recipe is a crowd pleaser for sure. So great to make and take along with you on all your autumn adventures! Fit Friday never gets old!! Fit tips + healthy recipes …

Our Strawberry Mango Guacamole Recipe is just what your next summer bbq needs! Strawberry guacamole is packed with fresh ingredients both savory and sweet. Our mango guacamole has–avocados, red onion, cilantro, mango, strawberries, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. It’s amazing! Happy day, it’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole from …

Today’s Chilled Apricot Lemon Soup Recipe is a refreshing appetizer or perfect for a summer brunch! Our cold apricot soup is a truvia recipe and we hope you’ll love it. This apricot soup is simple to make and filled with so many healthy ingredients!  YAY!! It’s Fit Friday! We love hangin’ out with Miss Nichole …

Today’s Strawberry Mint Sorbet Recipe is a refreshing palate cleanser for your summer soiree! Our mint sorbet palate cleanser is made with strawberries, fresh mint, coconut sugar or honey, plus a splash of half and half. Enjoy our strawberry intermezzo sorbet is the perfect addition to the menu.  It’s Fit Friday. Whooop Whooop! Miss Nichole …

Today’s Cucumber Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe is light and flavorful to pair beautifully with any dinner! I love mint yogurt sauce it’s a lovely compliment to proteins, salads, breads, and even dipping vegetables!   Why we love Cucumber Mint Yogurt Sauce Recipe We love this recipe because it is simple to make and has so many …

Today’s Peanut Butter Granola Snack Mix Recipe is quick and easy to make plus it’s one of my favorite healthy go-to snacks! It’s packed with healthy ingredients like peanut butter, honey, whole grain cheerios, oats, raisins, and chocolate covered sunflower seeds! We hope you enjoy our cheerios snack mix with peanut butter this summer.  It’s …

Today’s Papaya Pineapple Salsa Recipe is a fresh take on tex-mex salsa that you’re sure to love! What goes with pineapple salsa? Keep reading–we’ve got plenty of ideas for you. Our pineapple papaya salsa will not disappoint… it’s AH-mazing! It’s Fit Friday! Whooop Whooop! Miss Nichole from  Pure Clean Coaching has got the workout that …

Today’s Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Balsamic Drizzle Recipe is an elegant and simple to make appetizer! Figs wrapped in prosciutto with balsamic will welcome your guests in style. Figs and prosciutto balsamic = perfection! Enjoy your gathering with this simple appetizer.  Why we love Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Balsamic Drizzle Recipe I know when I’m …

Our Brie, Swiss, Apple Butter Nachos Recipe is decadent autumn appetizer for your family and friends to enjoy this fall! We’ve touched the best flavor points with savory and sweet. Our Brie, Swiss, Apple Butter Nachos are made with our homemade apple butter, melted swiss and brie with some micro-greens, and chives, AND all on …

Peach Blueberry Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips Recipe combines fresh picked peaches with blueberries and mint. Our fruit salsa tastes amazing served with our Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips! Everyone will rave over it. Enjoy!  It’s Fit Friday! Whooop Whooop! Miss Nichole from  Pure Clean Coaching has got the workout that we need to start …

Our Grilled Pineapple Chipotle BBQ Sauce Recipe for your summer grilling pleasure! I’m sure you’re as happy as we are for the summer weather. Today’s pineapple bbq sauce is made with grilled pineapple and it’s the magic in the sauce! There are a lot of other fabulous ingredients in our homemade pineapple chipotle sauce–it’s truly …

16 Pantry-Friendly Easter Recipes; Sides & Desserts to compliment your Easter ham this year! We’re diving into our pantries for side dishes, breads, salads, desserts, and beverages for ideas to make your Easter dinner a delight! These recipes are tried and true favorites with all of you over the past 10 years. We love sharing …

Wild Blueberry Pistachio Power Bites Recipe are so good for you and taste like they should not be! OMG. They are delish!! I love to keep a batch of them in the fridge because they are packed with amazing nutrition! Our raw power bites have oats, dried wild blueberries, pistachios, almond nut butter, chia seeds, …

French Dip Sliders Recipe is a winning appetizer for this weekends super bowl party or any party you’ll be attending! Your friends and family will think you are so clever when you serve up our petite french dip sandwiches at this weekends game. I mean, who doesn’t love slow roasted beef, havarti cheese, all on …

Holiday Puppy Dog Biscuits Recipe are a festive edible gift for the fur-babies in your family! Do you have dogs or friends with pups? Both Madeliene and I have two puppy dogs each. So when all four of them get together, there’s plenty of romping and puppy-love to go around! We love all of our …

Our Green Chili Chicken Baked Flautas with Spicy Crema Recipe puts a healthier spin on this Mexican cuisine classic for your dinner table tonight! If you love deep fried chicken flautas, then you can’t help but REALLY love our healthy baked version! We keep all the flavor and cut the calories by baking them rather …

We’re so excited to share our Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Triangles Recipe with you today! Make beautiful memories from the very first bite at your holiday table with our Prosciutto Wrapped Apples Triangles! They’re the perfect combination of texture and flavors with tangy honeycrisp apples, thinly sliced prosciutto, aged sharp cheddar gourmet spread, nestled on a …

Green Chili Beans and Cotija Mini Taco Bowls Recipe are a quick and easy lunch or dinner for the whole family! All you need is six ingredients–baked beans, fire roasted green chili’s, cotija cheese, tomatoes, limes, and soft tortilla mini bowls! Oh, and if you like a little spicy kick, add some of your favorite …

Our Corn Fritters are savory treats in the fall when all the farm fresh corn is available! If you’ve never tried to make them, then today’s the day!! Oh my. Pan-fried corn fritters are so simple to make, with only a few ingredients, like; roasted corn, flour, butter, baking powder, and milk! Then you quickly …

Pan-Fried Pickles Recipe with Utah Fry Sauce is sure to win you over with every bite! It’s football season and I can’t think of a better appetizer to serve at your next football game party! I think these little guys are a hot item lately… I’ve been noticing them on a lot of sports bar …

10 Healthy Travel Tips & Cheerios Snack Mix Recipe to keep you fit and fueled on all of your adventures! Traveling and exploring the world is something I love to do! It’s also important to me that I support the over-all health of my body so I feel good while I’m out exploring. I love …

Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe is a wonderful way to bring out all the flavors of your favorite salad! We think you’ll agree that this lovely homemade vinaigrette recipe is one of the best out there! We combine sherry vinegar, shallots, onion, red wine, olive oil, and a few more ingredients to make the most decadent …

Mediterranean Cheese Board & Cascais, Portugal will delight your taste buds and your travel itch! First off we’re headed to Cascais, Portugal a quaint ocean side city! I fell right in love with this little town. . . the beach, the fishing boats, and the light houses were so enchanting. I was completely lost meandering …

Our Achiote Beef Street Tacos Recipe are a deliciously fabulous way to feed a crowd plus they’re quick and easy too! Shredded achiote beef, green cabbage, onion & cilantro mix, with fresh pineapple AND the homemade achiote hot sauce. . . all on a corn tortilla! Oh my. You’ll be in all kinds of heaven …

French Endive Salad & Louvre Museum in Paris, France. . . I’m simply bursting with excitement to share them both with you all! French Endive Salad is just the a perfect winter salad and I had the hardest time picking the highlights from my visit to the Louvre Museum. You could easily spend several days …

I had the best time making Pâte à Crêpes on FOX13 The Place yesterday. . . every segment is filled with lots of fun plus sharing good food always makes for a fabulous time!  Cook up some home-made Valentines Day love with Pâte à Crêpes they’re the perfect way to start off the day! Pâte …

Cheese and Charcuterie Board with Crackers is the appetizer everyone always LOVES at a gathering!  Cheese and Charcuterie Board with Crackers is helping us gear up for the BIG game in just about a week.  Or maybe create this delightful appetizer board and invite friends over to chat and enjoy it together this weekend just for …

Today’s Irish Cheddar, Ham, and Chive Scones Recipe are buttery, flakey, and perfect for your Irish dinner! You’ve gotta love Irish recipes. Our Irish scones are a welcome addition to your brunch menu.  Why we love Irish Cheddar, Ham, and Chive Scones Recipe Today’s Cheddar, Ham, and Chive Scones recipe will win over all the …

Our Chorizo Black Bean Dip Recipe will be the PAR-tay star of your Super Bowl Party this year! This black bean and chorizo sausage appetizer is going to rock your world. . . it’s just that amazing! Everybody will rave about this Mexican bean dip and fall completely in love with it.  Today’s Chorizo Black …

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip with Apples will bring a big smile to everyone at your table! Nicole from Pure Clean Fitness is here for Fit Friday on this fabulous Fall day! Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip with Apples is superrr delightful and I licked the bowl clean, literally!  I’m throwing my sister a bridal shower this Saturday and …

Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crostini Recipe is always welcome at any gathering and with football season in the air… we know you’ll love having this tasty and quick appetizer to share! Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crostini Recipe Spinach Artichoke Dip with Crostini’s is quick and easy with only a few minutes cook time on the …

Our Essence Creole Seasoning Recipe is a must-have in all southern food! Now you can make it at home because it’s a simple collection of spices in our creole seasoning ingredients. There’s no need to buy it at the grocery store! It’s simple way to save money and time. . . we’re sharing how to …

Cinnamon Apple Butter on FOX13 The Place . . .  Amanda and I had all kinds of fun cooking! Print the recipe for our Cinnamon Apple Butter and Apple Butter Brie Crostini whip some right along with us!   Much Love, Ruthie & Madeliene    

Utah Fry Sauce is quite lovely for dipping most everything… including our yummy Turkey Frank Corn Dogs! Utah Fry Sauce is sooo delicious! We love it so much. Every burger and fry join in Utah just has to have this fry or they don’t quite make the cut. 😉 Seriously.. we LOVE our fry sauce. …

Achiote Hot Sauce will take the hot-meter to a whole new level. . . it’s got some serious kick!  It’s Fit Friday!!! I love when Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us! We’re so excited to share this Achiote Hot Sauce and Treadmill Circuit with y’all today!!  Achiote Hot Sauce is a scrumptious …

Our Apple Butter Brie Crostini Recipe will make all your autumn parties a success from the very first bite of this apple appetizer! I love this apple butter appetizer is perfect to bring to any gathering and I’m thinking it’s got to be added to our holiday menu! Apple crostini and brie crostini are both …

Mediterranean Chicken Flatbread is a mouth-watering lunch or it’s even filling enough for dinner too!   Happy Labor Day Weekend. . . this recipe will also make a fabulous picnic lunch!  Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to hang out with us.  I love having her visit and inspire our fitness!  A Healthy Recipe,  Mediterranean …

Sharing my Homemade Ricotta Cheese on Fox13 The Place with you today!  I love cooking over at the Fox13 studio with Dave, Brittney, and Brooke every month!  They are awesome and always make it really a great experience.  We have such good times! 🙂 Homemade Ricotta Cheese on Fox13 So join in on the fun …

Herb Marinade for Everything is going to flavor your world… veggies, protein, you name it~ it’s gonna love it!  Herb Marinade for Everything has so many wonderful herbs in it! Just to name a few of my favorites, we have: Cilantro, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, and Basil! And I just love that these yummy herbs come …

Wild Blueberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate Energy Bars are healthy and delicious!  HI everybody! Fit Friday is here again!!  Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to hang out with us. I love having her visit and inspire our fitness! A Healthy Recipe Wild Blueberry, Almond, Dark Chocolate Raw Bars from me+  Summer Ab Workout from Nichole= a …

Today’s Chinese Pickled Vegetables Recipe is a simple and tasty way to preserve vegetables! Chinese preserved vegetables are simple to make and very healthy for you. We’ll show you how to make pickled Chinese vegetables–you’ll want to make them every week! Chinese pickles are a great way to preserve vegetables for later use. I’m also …

Mango Coconut Energy Bars take 5 minutes to make and are the perfect healthy snack!  HI everybody! Fit Friday is here again!!  Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness is here to hang out with us. I love having her visit and inspire our fitness! A Healthy Recipe Mango Coconut Energy Bars from me+ Plyometrics Workout from Nichole= a …

Cherry, Pecan, Chocolate Power Bites are a healthy pick-me-up snack anytime of day!  Cherry, Pecan, Chocolate Power Bites are packed with oats, flax seed, chia seeds plus gooey peanut butter and honey to keep it all held together!  Add in the dried cherries, pecans, and mini chocolate chips AND you’ve got a crunchy healthy snack!  What …

Wine & Cheese Board is a lovely and simple way to host a party!  I love hosting parties but sometimes I get overwhelmed when it comes right down to it.  This year for the Super Bowl Game I’m putting together a delicious, simple, and festive Wine & Cheese Board! If you don’t happen to be a …

German Homemade Sauerkraut is popular side dish for most German foods!   Today, Culinary Journey Around the World tour has Germany up next on our itinerary!  German food is rich, hearty and delicious and many top German dishes make great comfort food. I’m super excited to spend a few weeks exploring german foods and visiting the …

Our Italian Charcuterie Board Recipe is a simple appetizer board for all your holiday entertaining! I love that Italian Charcuterie Board are a beautifully festive appetizer that’s versatile enough to please every guest! Charcuterie board Italian style will be a lovely addition to all of your upcoming holidays gatherings!  Our Italian Charcuterie Board Recipe We’re …

French Gâteau de Crêpes à la Florentine Recipe (or in English- Spinach, Mushroom, and Cheese Torte) layers of mushrooms, spinach, with a gruyere cheese sauce that is absolutely decadent.  It will surely impress even the pickiest guest!  I’m having so much fun with our Culinary Journey-ing!  France is an amazing country and cuisine.  Remember lasts weeks French …

Today’s White Peach, Chevre, Mint Toasts Recipe are a tantalizing combination of flavors that’ll make the start of your day fabulous! Our white peach recipe has whole grain baguette, a smear of cherve goat cheese, and topped with lovely slices of white peaches and fresh mint! Mmmmmm hmmm. The story of my White Peach, Chevre, …

Greek Feta and Roasted Pepper Spread with Flat Bread is an addictive reddish-orange cheese spread that you will not be able to stop eating!  It’s just that good!!  As you all know, Wednesday’s have gotten a bit of international flair around here these days.  I love exploring and creating recipes for our Culinary Journey’s.  In …

I’m so excited to try these Toasted Ravioli that Julie from Confessions of a Cooking Diva has brought to share with us today!! Enjoy… Toasted Ravioli the perfect crunchy, cheesy snack.   Kids are forever hungry, aren’t they? Feed them a meal and 30 minutes later they are hungry again. It’s hard to stay clever …

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!    

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, …

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 …

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

Candied Walnuts are so simple to make at home and taste amazing!  You’ll love having them on hand to grab for a tasty treat or add  them to all kinds of recipes.  I’ve got a thing lately for Candied Walnuts they’re such a great way to top off salads, desserts, and so much more!  I …

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 Healthy Snack Tips.  A Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Healthy Snack Tips… Ruthie’s snack bites look delicious, I …

Homemade Ricotta Cheese is SO good and it’s simple to make too! YUM!! It’s really simple to make and tastes so much better than the store bought version. It’s three simple ingredients and some cheese cloth. . . Divine!  I can’t even begin to tell y’all how amazing Homemade Ricotta Cheese tastes~ it’s like a …

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hillshire Brands Company. All opinions are entirely my own. Sage, Sausage, Olive Pizza Pull-Apart Loaf is a quick, easy, and cheesy-delicious appetizer… a sure WIN for your Super Bowl Party!! The Big Game is almost here and even if you’re not an avid …

20 Super Awesome, Super Bowl Party Appetizers… will be your game day go-to for delicious party foods!  I love getting together with my blogging friends!  There’s always lots of amazing food, good times, and great recipes to share with all of you. A couple of weeks ago we had a Super Bowl Appetizer recipe bash. …

Welcome! Fit Friday is here again… I love to have Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays!  This week Nichole has awesome Aerobic Base Training Tips … a Healthy Recipe from me + Fitness Tips from Nichole=  a healthy, happy, balanced life! Nichole’s Fitness Tips… Another week has flown …

I’m so excited to introduce you to Christina from Food Apparel she’s a new member of our Creative Team!  Christina’s just the sweetest and I know you’ll enjoy getting to know her… I adore nut butters… so Christina’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter is completely inspiring me!!  Yummmmm. I’ll turn it over to her… Enjoy! Love white …

Today’s Spicy Mini Club Crackers Recipe are some seriously tasty little guys they will be the hit of every party! I mean really, though. How could they not be with those club mini crackers as the main ingredient! They’re SO adorable. Clubhouse crackers are a childhood food love of mine anyways then they go to …

Cowboy Caviar- packed with three varieties of beans, shoepeg corn, tomato, cilantro, red onion, and lime!  It’s a mouth-watering appetizer for the big game or any gathering for that matter!  My blog friends and I got together earlier this week to bring the best of our Super Bowl Appetizer recipes to you… the post will …

Avocado Toasts with Red Onion Relish are a simple to make appetizer for every occasion… they’re always completely adored! You’ll love how simple these Avocado Toasts with Red Onion Relish are to make but everyone will be swooning over how adorable they look.  They’re also pretty darn healthy but you don’t need to tell any …

Fit Friday is back!! Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays!  This week Nichole has awesome tips for Fitness Resolutions… a healthy recipe from me and Fitness Tips from Nichole make for a healthy New Year! Nichole’s Fitness Tips… We are back and we are focused! The holidays have …

I’m so happy to have Cathy from Three Kids and a Fish here to visit with us today! She’s sharing her Salted Caramel Snack Mix and it’s a fabulous way to keep those little bellies full between meals! I’ll turn it over to her… Enjoy!   We entertain a lot this time of year and I am …

Happy Fit Friday!! Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness comes to hang out with us on Fridays!  This week Nichole has Holiday Fitness Tips for us ~ A healthy recipe from me and Fitness Tips from her keep us healthy and happy all winter long. Nichole’s Fitness Tips… As the holidays creep closer and closer (they …

I love having Julie from Confessions of a Cooking Diva come to visit with us… she’s always got delicious recipes to share! Today is no different with her Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Dip… Enjoy! My husband and his friends gather together twice a month and play poker . While playing they love to eat snacks. …

*this is a sponsored post by Acornbox but the opinions expressed are all mine. Apricot Almond Butter Apple Sliders topped with a sprinkling of pumpkin seeds are the perfect healthy autumn snack!  We love apples… especially when they’re in season!  It’s hard to pass up those sweet, crunchy, mouth-watering autumn delights.  We’re especially fond of …

I thought it’d be fun to share my latest TV segment with you guys today… Remember my Strawberry Mango Guacamole Recipe from a few weeks ago?  It made it’s way onto Fox 13 The Place and let me tell ya it was so much fun!  I really love sharing recipes and this was such a …

Fresh Fruit, Feta, and Mint Salad is a refreshing flavor combination that tastes amazing!  It’s like catching summertime in a bowl- watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapes tossed with mint and topped off with feta cheese!!  Heaven.   We love this salad- it’s so simple to make and that’s always a big plus!  It’s like a party …

Pizza Margherita is an Italian Classic that combines fresh ingredients with a whole wheat pizza crust- it’s a hard one to beat in the summer when all of the ingredients are at their peak and fresh off the vine! Not to mention that I am a little over-the-top when it comes to fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, …

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week! We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you. We’re so excited to celebrate America’s birthday next weekend! The links that caught our eye were treats with made with the patriotic hues of red, white, …

Chocolate Coconut Snack Mix is so simple to make and is great to take along on all of your summertime adventures! Chocolate Coconut Snack Mix is a delicious blend of whole grain oats, multi-grain cheerios, peanut butter, coconut, and chocolate— how can it NOT be amazing, right?!  I love this stuff so much!  It’s great …

Bruschetta and Taleggio Cheese with Crostini is new twist on the classic Italian Appetizer!   I love Bruschetta!  It’s one of my all time favorite appetizers… especially in the summer when my garden is producing tomatoes like crazy!  If you don’t grow a garden or your tomatoes aren’t producing yet- make a quick run to …

Rockin Guac is simply delicious and puts the fun back in your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!   I don’t know about you all but I can’t believe it’s May 4th already of course that means Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow!  Are you ready to get your fiesta on?  I love this Rockin Guac recipe, it’s …

Today’s Apricot Mango Chutney Recipe is a deliciously festive appetizer or it can be served as a side dish too! Mango apricot chutney is a recipe from culinary school and it’s just as good as the one served at your local Thai or Indian restaurant. Why we love Apricot Mango Chutney Recipe I first fell …

Are you asking yourself “what in the world is that?”  Spanakopita is a Greek appetizer that’s packed with two kinds of cheese and spinach! YUM.  Spanakopita is just fun to say- don’t you think? It’s a savory pie that’s eaten warm from the oven or room temperature.  It’s the perfect appetizer for your St. Patricks …

Parmesan Rosemary Flat Bread will inspire you to put a fun new spin on a side dish for dinner tonight!  Oh my. I don’t even know where to begin to describe this flat bread recipe to you.   I love it!  It’s so easy to make- add a few savory ingredients like parmesan, rosemary, flax …

Almond Choffy Power Bites are SO simple to make and the perfect mid-day pick me up! What exactly is a power bite?   Oh my goodness.  These delightful little rounds of deliciousness are packed with good for you ingredients that will help you POWER through those middle of the day dips!  Ummmm and can I …

Hey guys! This is Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels! Long time, no see and thank you very much for having me back! Ruthie has been so sweet and patient with my crazy, chaotic life these days as a working mom of two with a traveling husband and a big time unexpected move thrown …

Today’s post will inspire you with 5 Meal Ideas with Alexia Foods! Can I tell you a secret?  I LOVE sweet potato fries. Especially, the baked kind. For years I’ve tried and tried to make my own and they are just a trick, right? Somehow, they end up on the soggy side of things instead …

  I’ve loved this recipes for over a decade and somehow, it has yet to make it onto my blog.  The time has come…. Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms will WOW every person that’s lucky enough to sit at your table! You’ll love how incredibly simple they are to make too.  A lot of the time I …

Good Monday Morning 🙂 I hope y’all had a lovely weekend… I survived my finals Thursday and Friday!!  Yay. Since then, I’ve been playing catch up all weekend long from the crazi-hectic-ness of last week 🙂  It’s all good.  Just stay one step in front of the ball, right?! You remember that wonderful trip to …

Miss Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels is here to visit with us! Oh my.  Her Greek Quinoa Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms look just wonderful and the perfect appetizer for the upcoming holidays! Hello, everyone at What’s Cooking with Ruthie, it’s Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels! I sure have missed being here …

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week! Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jen from Bakerette, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330 and we here at Made From Pinterest want to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you. Every time we look over …

Are you ready for some football??  Or actually…  a simple-to-make tailgating recipe! A couple of weeks ago I was in Denver, CO visiting my good friend Emily.  I just happened to be out there for the last pre-season Bronco’s game… Emily and her husband have season tickets and they usually take me to a game …

Thanks to all you who participated in the Super Saturday Link Party over the weekend! Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, and we here at Made From Pinterest all love to to see the recipes, projects, and tips that you share with us each week. This weekend is one of summer’s bookends. If …

  I came up with this recipe a couple of summers ago because no matter how hard I try, I always end up with gigantic zucchini! I prefer zucchini small… probably about 4-5 inches long or so.  I seriously check and double check to find them all but somehow I end up missing a few …

  I can’t tell you how happy I am to be having some nice warm weather again… it’s wonderful for this little sun goddess 🙂 Summertime brings all kinds of fun get togethers- Patriotic Fruit and Cheese Kabobs are super simple, ready in a jiffy, and an adorably festive appetizer!     Now, fresh mozzarella …

50 mouth-watering Chicken Recipes is a delicious collection of winner-winner chicken dinner ideas! Enjoy baking, grilling, and slow cooking up everyone of these fabulous Chicken Recipes…  50 Chicken mouth-watering Chicken Recipes     You’ll be inspired all year long by these 50 mouth-watering Chicken Recipes! xoxo~ Ruthie  

  Homemade Cocktail Sauce with Crab Legs or Shrimp is a simple but tasty addition to any dinner party. Spring time is the time of year that seafood goes on specials at the grocery stores… so keep an eye out for your favorites to enjoy this recipe!       If you are anything like …

25 St. Patricks Day Recipes is a festive and delicious collection of foods to help inspire your St. Patties Day celebrations! Savory or Sweet?  There’s something for everyone SO, have fun drooling over all these fabulous foodie ideas…   25 St. Patricks Day Recipes 1. Irish Ginger Snaps 2. Irish Soda Bread 3. Irish Stew 4. Leprechaun Cookie Bark …

I’m excited to share with y’all the Dinner For Two Cookbook… And Hey! What’s Cooking with Ruthie’s featured in it too. Whoo-hoo 🙂 The best part about it?  It’s FREE!!  For everybody… Yep, totally awesome. Just use this link  https://alau.me/qi3rgj4 for a free download from the iTunes App Store. You’ll find all kinds of fabulous recipe ideas in the …

Happy Christmas Eve!!  I always like t have simple and delicious appetizer ideas on hand that everyone simply LOVES at Holiday get togethers! As y’all know, I like to skinny recipes down without losing any of the flavor.  This Skinny Gingerbread Dip is a SO good… you won’t miss a single calorie! Promise. I hope …

Kami from No Diets Allowed is here visiting with us today. She’s sharing her Mini Caprese Salad Skewers!  Which look amazing. I absolutely LOVE everything caprese 🙂  It’s one of my all time favorite flavor combinations!  What a fun healthy and festive appetizer for the Holidays. I’ll turn it on over to Kami…     …

We are in the kitchen with Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels and she has brought a delicious appetizer to share with us! Cheese Bread Sticks and they sound delicious 🙂   Hey everyone at What’s Cooking with Ruthie!! Happy December!! It’s Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels. So, we’re all “Fa La La …

You’re probably wondering what in the world a Squatty Potty is?  Well, hang onto your britches cuz after we talk about this deliciously healthy appetizer, we’ll chat about the coolest healthy thing you can do for your colon. The holidays are upon us and this is the time of year that we all need a …

We are in the kitchen with Heather from Heathers French Press today! She’s sharing a fun autumn recipe: Sriracha Roasted Pumpkin Seeds I love having Heather visit, she always has fabulous recipes to share with us.  I’ll let her take it from here…   I am so excited to visiting Ruthie today, and I am …

Fall is just the beginning of the seasons gatherings… wether it’s football games, halloween parties,  thanksgiving and christmas gatherings- I always need a quick and easy go-to-yummy-recipe to take along with me. Spicy Ritz Crackers are just what you’ve been looking for… * this recipe is from my BFF, Carol… she’s a regular contributor around …

Our Cold Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe is a simple appetizer and a fabulous way to start off any gathering! We love to host get togethers for our family and friends. Knorr spinach artichoke dip is sure be a favorite with guests! Today’s cold spinach artichoke dip recipe is simple to make but tastes like …

Our Skinny Pumpkin Fluff Recipe is your new bestie. It tastes like a dream and it’s so simple to make too! We like to make our pumpkin fluff with cool whip, pumpkin puree, vanilla pudding, and a few spices! We promise our Pumpkin Fluff dessert will be the star of your autumn gathering!    Why …

Pan-Fried Shrimp Egg Rolls are crispy without all the fuss! The Sweet Chili Sauce adds a little kick… if you don’t like a hotter spicy flavor replace half the chili sauce with rice vinegar to tone it down a bit 🙂 *this recipe was adapted from Cooking Light sept 2013 A typical Egg Roll is …

I wanted to share this episode on My Craft Studio that I filmed with Tausha, it aired last week!         It was so fun to make this quick and delicious Healthy Fruit Dip on My Craft Studio Here’s a link to the recipe on that’s on the blog… Orange Yogurt Fruit Dip  …

Today’s Orange Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe is simple to make and pairs perfectly with any fresh fruit! Our orange fruit dip recipe is made with greek yogurt, cream cheese, orange zest, orange juice, and agave. It’s always a crowd pleaser!  Why we love Orange Yogurt Fruit Dip Recipe Our Orange Yogurt Fruit Dip is a …

I love a good Guacamole and as all of you know- there’s more than one way to make Guacamole! World’s Best Guacamole is my personal favorite way to make this delicious recipe… I also thought it’d be fun to combine a few of our Kitchen Tip tutorials into a recipe! SO, here we go… these …

Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels is a member of our Creative Team and I just love her work. I’m SO excited we have the chance to get to know her better each month! I’ll turn it over to Amanda to share a delicious recipe with us today… What a wonderful treat it is …

I love a good crock-pot dish… AND this Pulled Ginger-Chicken Slider with Cilantro Slaw is fabulously good!!  This is the BEST pulled chicken recipe ever… then add the slaw and the mini little bun and the name ‘Slider’ AND you’ve got a Super Bowl Party! I love Garden Gourmet Herbs- they’re just like fresh herbs …

Almond Cheese Ball *My friend, Clare shared this recipe with me    Almond Cheese Ball is a quick and easy cheese ball to make for your New Years Eve party! Hope your Holidays have been a lot of fun and that you are ringing in the New Year with lots of bells and whistles 🙂 …

Shrimp Dip Shrimp Dip… is a delicious and easy appetizer that everyone always loves!  My friend Clare gave me this recipe and brought it to our bowling party- just had to share it with all of you 🙂   Shrimp Dip… is a creamy appetizer spread that is great to take along to any New …

  Hi!  I’m Ruthie and Welcome to What’s Cooking with Ruthie… I’m so glad you’re here to enjoy this Cranberry Cream Cheese Crostini appetizer with me.  I’m super excited to be a part of the ‘1st annual Progressive Thanksgiving Dinner’ hosted by The Mother Huddle! AND don’t miss out on the amazing $200.00 giveaway at …

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip  Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is a fabulous pumpkin dip for apples or graham crackers sticks or go ahead and just use a finger!  Totally kidding… this dip is SO good though, I promise you’ll be tempted 🙂   Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip is a yummy little treat I whipped together the …

Pesto Bruschetta We grow a beautiful garden… take a look at How our garden grows from seeds to harvesting this year.   About this time of year I’m trying to figure out what to do with all of our abundant harvest!  We share a lot with family and friends AND I get to come up with …

Homemade Pesto   Homemade Pesto is simply divine.  We grow a beautiful garden, you can check out How our Garden grows  and get a look at it from seeds to harvest.  We have a ton of Basil right now AND one my favorite things to make with Basil is Homemade Pesto.  It is SO easy and …

Garden Veggie Salsa and Gourmet Garden AND a giveaway!!   Have you seen these amazing Gourmet Garden herbs in the produce section of the grocery store??  I found them several months ago and fell immediately in LOVE with them!  They’re just like having fresh garden herbs right in your fridge!!  AND the best part?  They …

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are part of a progressive tailgate party today!!     A blogging friend of mine, Camille, invited me to join in this progressive blog-hopping-tailgate-party!  I’m so excited to be involved!! What a fabulous idea AND a fun way to get 5 new recipes to use for your next tailgate party… after …

Food Styling with Ikea   A couple of weeks ago I went to a Snap/Ikea event that was SO much fun!!   To start off our morning we were treated to breakfast, Ikea style!!  I was so impressed with the Ikea food… I loved the Breakfast Potatoes and Swedish Pancakes!  Yum!!  After eating and visiting …

Summer Soiree Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint Next is our Appetizer and it’s just amazing! Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint…     Summer Soiree Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint is seriously amazing!!  You’ll be so surprised at how much you LOVE this unexpected combination I put together!! Tomorrow’s recipe is an absolute …

Red, White, and Blue-berries  is another fun appetizer for your 4th of July celebrations!!   Red, White, and Blue-berries  is a creamy and delicious fruit dip with a hint of lemon… you’ll LOVE it!! * I adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens’ all time favorites 2012, “Ricotta Dip for Fruit”   I saw …

4th of July Watermelon Appetizer Recipe is beautifully Patriotic plus it’s a kid friendly recipe! Makes all your 4th of July and summer parties more festive and fabulous with this recipe! You’ll never believe how easy they are to make they only take a few minutes to put together and it’s a great recipe to …

Blend it up Salsa is just as good as any store bought fresh salsa, if not better!!  It’s way cheaper to do it yourself and really, it’s NOT worth paying someone else… it’s THAT easy 🙂  HEY, and wouldn’t it be fabulous with yesterday’s Lime Chicken Fajitas??  NOW were talking!!     My BFF, Carol, is …

Doesn’t just the sound of Heavenly Grilled Pineapple make your mouth water?  I could hardly take the pictures of them without snitching!! K… maybe I snitched just one 🙂     Trust me when I say you’ll be in pineapple heaven with this Heavenly Grilled Pineapple recipe! Even now, with my taste buds completely tingly …

Lemon Garlic Hummus is a recipe I picked up last night at the Taste of Home Cooking show 🙂   Lemon Garlic Hummus is so simple to throw together, all you need is 5 ingredients and a blender or food processor!!  It’s really smooth and so delicious with naan or pita bread. The Taste of …

Lemon Cheesecake Dip just plain melts in your mouth!  It’s got a slight cheese cake flavor with the crushed graham cracker coating, and OF COURSE I had to use some neufchatel cream cheese to try to slim it down a little 🙂   It’s a cinch to mix up and goes well with any kind …

For those of you that like to spice it up a bit, you gotta give this Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe a try!   It’s really good but definitely on the hotter side… kinda tastes like Buffalo Chicken Wings! (and I’m not necessarily a true lover of hotness, I just occasionally give it a go!)     …

Super Bowl is just about a week away and this Sage Sausage Dip has got to be on your appetizer’s list for the BIG game!!  It’s seriously like a party in your mouth : )  I’d just plan on making a double batch cuz this amazing combination disappears in a FLASH!!  (I couldn’t even hardly …

Our PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps Recipe (copycat) are sure be a new favorite at your table. I was so happy to make PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps at home to enjoy at home last weekend. The secret is in the PF Changs lettuce wrap special sauce. . . the secret is always in the sauce! P.F. …

Tomatoes are “on” in our garden! I guess I have a love/hate relationship with them… I love them fresh but I hate trying to figure out what to do with so many!! (And don’t forget the basil) I thought I’d start off my new blog with some our favorite Fresh Tomato recipes. Madi and Jake …