Recipes

Strawberry, Citrus, Coconut Oat Smoothie is a healthy and refreshing breakfast or snack!  SOOooooo, the weather is beginning to get warmer around our neck of the woods and that puts me in the mood for refreshing beverages that are reminiscent of spring!  The fresh berries are coming into season and the citrus season is on …

Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe and photo’s from my visit to the Great Wall of China in Beijing! Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken has all those flavors that Chinese foods are famous for. . . generous amount of sautéed garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, oyster sauce, red chilis, and of course rice!  On my recent trip …

Chicken Fiesta Kale Salad is a healthy and delicious salad plus a fabulous way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!  Fit Friday is here!! I love having Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come hang out with us.  It’s awesome to have her visit and inspire our fitness!  A Healthy Recipe Chicken Fiesta Kale Salad from me+ Tips …

Tomato Jalapeno Vinaigrette is a going make you want to eat more salads! Our Culinary Journey Around the World is heading over to Mexico for a little visit because Cinco de Mayo is on Friday!!  Even though it’s not actually celebrated in Mexico it’s a great time of year to share the beauty of the …

Strawberry, Chicken, and Kale Salad is a lovely spring and summer lunch!  Remember last Fit Friday’s Raspberry Balsamic Dressing?  Well, it goes perfectly with our Strawberry, Chicken, and Kale Salad today!  They’re a match made in heaven if I do say so myself!! 🙂  Whooo-hoo!  I love having Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come hang out with …

Black Bean and Sweet Corn Tostadas are a fresh south of the boarder dinner or appetizer!  Our Culinary Journey Around the World is heading over to Mexico for a little visit because Cinco de Mayo is going to be here soon and even though they don’t actually celebrate it in Mexico it’s a great time …

Raspberry Balsamic Vinaigrette is my most favorite salad dressing ever!  Ohhhh my.  It’s just so amazing!! Happy Fit Friday! Let’s celebrate with Nichole today cuz she ran the Boston Marathon last weekend!! Whooo-hoo!  I love having Miss Nichole from Pure Clean Fitness come hang out with us.  It’s awesome to have her visit and inspire our fitness! …

Chinese Wonton Soup and highlights from my stay at the Wencheng Castle, China! Welcome to our Culinary Journey Around the World we are visiting in the Land of the Rising Sun~ China.  I’m excited to share some photo’s from my stay at a breath taking castle in Yahnti, China. Last week we talked about some …

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 …

Our Coconut Banana Cream Petite Cakes Recipe is a fun twist on a coconut cream cake! I adore petite cakes–somehow they make serving dessert just a little sweeter!  Why we love Coconut Banana Cream Petite Cakes Recipe This recipe is great because it starts with a cake mix then we throw in a couple of …

Buckwheat Sourdough Boule is a delectable and rich loaf that you’ll completely adore!  Last Saturday evening I went with a couple of friends to enjoy an evening at a local restaurant called Table X. . . it’s the up and coming hip place around town.  AND it was amazing!!  Truly a wonderfully amazing experience. The …

Blueberry Coconut Smoothie is a great reason to wake up in the morning!  Happy Fit Friday!!  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 Blueberry Coconut Smoothie from me+ Morning Workout Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! Blueberry Coconut …

Our German Apple and Celery Root Salad or Selleriesalat in German which is more commonly known as the Waldorf Salad here in the States! German celery root salad, also known as celery remoulade or celeriac salad–is made with celery root, green or green apple, and a mayonnaise Dijon dressing. Celery root salad German style has …

English Preserves, Havarti, Challah Grilled Cheese fabulous for brunch or lunch!  English Preserves, Havarti, Challah Grilled Cheese are quiet lovely for an afternoon tea, brunch, or lunch!  I’ve always loved preserves and cheese together on toast!   SOooooo, when my friends brought me a jar of Fig and Lemon Preserves from Windsor Castle a few …

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 …

Blueberry Brownie Bites are so simple to assemble and great to take along to any gathering!  Blueberry Brownie Bites just takes a quick stop at the grocery store, buying three ingredients, and a few minutes to assemble at home.  If you have time to make a homemade brownie then these adorable little treats might be …

Our Irish Coffee with Baileys and Kahlua Recipe is one of our wonderful Irish recipes! It’s lovely to serve baileys coffee as a solo dessert beverage. Some folks think it has to be kalhua vs baileys–I say why not have both?! Unless you prefer the traditional Irish coffee baileys just by itself, then omit the …

Today’s Irish Soda Farls Recipe is a quick and simple soda bread that cooks in a skillet or griddle! I figured since I’m Irish and it’s getting close to St. Patricks Day it’s just got to be done! Soda Farls or as they’re commonly called in Ireland just plain Farls / Farl–will become a year …

German Spargel Reis Suppe is a classic German recipe that’s simple to make and tastes SO good!  We are back on track with our Culinary Journey Around the World posts… we are still in Germany!  We ended up taking a little break on our Culinary Journey but not too long ago we made some German Homemade Sauerkraut and …

Today’s Cilantro Ranch Dressing Recipe is a zesty way to top your vegetables! Cilantro lime ranch dressing is perfect for any kind of salad, burritos, tacos, etc. Our cilantro ranch recipe has unlimited possibilities! Cafe rio dressing recipe with cilantro, lime, jalapeno and tomatillos additions make it to-die-for!  Why we love Cilantro Ranch Dressing Recipe In …

Hey-Hey-Hey!!!  It’s Fit Friday 🙂 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:  Roasted Root Vegetables from me + Playing with the Basics Workout= a healthy, happy, balanced life! ???? Roasted Root Vegetables are a simple side dish for any …

Yesterday I was over making some Toasted Coconut Pancakes with Nutella Syrup on Fox13 The Place! Enjoy some at your house this weekend!! Toasted Coconut Pancakes with Nutella Syrup on Fox13 Hope your Wednesday is awesome! Much Love and Peace~ Ruthie

Apples and Brie Challah Grilled Cheese is taking grilled cheese to a whole new level!   I can hardly express in words how good this Apples and Brie Challah Grilled Cheese is. . . it’s amazing x’s around a million! First of all challah bread is heavenly all on it’s own, right!  Sweet, moist, and the …

Hi! It’s Fit Friday around here!! 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:  Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie from me + Meal Planning Tips from Nichole= a healthy, happy, balanced life! ???? Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie is a healthy, simple breakfast or …