Recipes

Skinny Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a delicious example of having a fabulous dessert without all the calories of your usual cheesecake…   Skinny Lemon Cheesecake Bars are a definite crowd pleaser and super fun for summertime gatherings AND I promise you won’t miss a single calorie!! While we are thinking about delicious recipes here a couple of …

Our Non-Boozy Mint Mojito Recipe is a simple mocktail that’s the perfect way to relax and enjoy the day! Mint Mojito’s traditionally have rum in them, which make a lovely cocktail. Mojito recipes are refreshing with or without the “boozy” (alcohol) its nice offer both at gatherings so your guests have plenty of options! We …

This weeks How to Segment an Orange- this is the easy way to segment an orange step by step tips to get perfect orange segments without any of the membranes!  This time comes in handy when making salads and desserts or you just have a picky eater!  You’ll never get orange juice in your eye …

Summer weather has finally come to stay around our neck of the woods and with the kids out school I thought it ‘d be fun share this healthy and refreshing summer treat! These Nutella Cupcake Pops are surprisingly delicious~~  we love them! You won’t believe how quickly these Nutella Cupcake Pops will disappear! They are the perfect treat …

Today, we have Jenny from The NY Melrose Family  with us and she’s brought with her a delightful Asian Coleslaw salad. AND an exciting congratulations to Jenny and her family on the recent birth of their daughter… She’s got to busy a very busy lady and I’m so glad she came to share today 🙂 I’ll …

We are in the kitchen with Amanda from High Heels to Hot Wheels today and she has made us a fabulous looking sandwich… PLT  with Creamy Gorgonzola- sounds amazing, doesn’t it 🙂 (prosciutto, lettuce, and tomato) I’ll let Amanda take it from here… Hi everyone at What’s Cooking with Ruthie!!! It’s Amanda from High Heels …

   Skinny Banana Chip Cake is a fabulously delicious way to have your cake and eat too (with less calories!)…     You’ve probably noticed there’s no oil listed in the ingredients and that’s the really AWESOME part— there’s not any! Don’t worry though- this Skinny Banana Chip Cake is still moist and flavorful and …

Patriotic Yogurt Pie Pops are a fun little treat! They’re just perfect for the kiddos to help out with… no cooking necessary 🙂  – Patriotic Yogurt Pie Pops are a tasty and healthy little cool-you-off and love the hot weather snack! Enjoy!! Your whole family will love them and you’ll LOVE knowing they’re waayyy better for …

Oh my goodness… Heather from Heathers French Press has a fabulous recipe in store for us today! Orzo Salad with Scallops and it looks absolutely to-die-for 🙂 We’ll let Heather take it from here…     One of my favorite summer meals is pasta salad. You can add almost anything, eat it hot or cold, …

Italian Artichoke Chicken Pasta is a long time favorite of ours that my sister, Camey, taught me forever ago…   Want to know one of my favorite time saving tricks??  When I make my Italian Chicken  recipe I double the amount of the chicken and spices, shred, and remove half the chicken for this recipe! It …

Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe is a really great recipe for those busy days! I love to quickly put this crockpot chicken cordon bleu together in the morning before I head out the door and return home later with dinner all right, ready to go! I made this recipe a little healthier by adapting …

  Snickerdoodle Reese’s Cup Cookies are a ridiculously wonderful combination… pretty much boarding on sinful! * I got these cookies and the recipe from my BBF, Carol… thanks girl!! You’ll be addicted with the very first bite– Snickerdoodle Reese’s Cup Cookies are just seriously amazing 🙂 Make sure and share some of that cookie love around… everyone …

My cute friend Mindy was super sweet to share this delicious pie with us and even sweeter to let me share it with all of you! Mindy’s Sweet Potato Pie is absolutely to-die-for delicious 🙂       Miss Mindy’s Sweet Potato Pie was just wonderful… In fact, I practically ate the whole pie myself …

Today, we are lucky enough to have Liz from A Sweet Baker with us. Liz is sharing these delicious Rhubarb Crumble Bars with us!! I love having Liz as one of our monthly contributors- she’s just awesome 🙂 A sure sign of Spring has found it’s way into my kitchen. Rhubarb is finally in-season! I …

 At our house we love banana’s- in fact I have to keep them stocked up just like milk or my kids think it’s time to go to the store! BUT, every once in awhile… some of our banana’s get a little too ripe. I like to save the over-ripe ones to make these Chocolate Chip …

  In our family we love a good Taquito!  So, I was super excited to find this Baked Chicken Taquitos recipe… Of course, I had to skinny it down and add in some whole grain tortillas cuz… that’s just what I do!  I loved it with the whole grain tortillas and they taste just as …

Today’s Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe are a simple recipe to make–chocolate pancakes with bisquick make breakfast a snap! It doesn’t get any easier than starting off with a bisquick pancake recipe! Make your weekend brunch even sweeter with our bisquick chocolate pancakes and we simply can’t forget the white syrup that makes the perfect …

Hello Cooking With Ruthie fans! It’s Jen from Bakerette.com and I’m SO happy to be here with you again today. I’m excited to share a refreshing Blueberry Yogurt Pops recipe with y’all… I’m curious…Have you been as hot as we have for this time of year? Yesterday I stepped outdoors to go to the store …

I could not be more excited for summer!!  This winter has seemed waaayyyy to long…. SO, in hopes of summer arriving soon with sunshine and the kiddos home- I thought it would be fun share this delicious Strawberry Lemonade Pops recipe with you 🙂 Have you heard of a Kuerig? It’s an awesome machine that makes hot …

All I can say is Yee-haw!!  This White Texas Sheet Cake will knock your socks off… White Texas Sheet Cake is moist and mouth-watering with just a touch of almond flavoring to it- YUM 🙂 *this recipe was made and shared by my good friend, Carol (who is from Texas)… thanks to her for sharing another …

I’m SO thrilled to have Angelina from JoJo and Eloise.com with us today! She is just fabulous and I was SO happy to get to meet her at Snap- the blog conference I recently attended!  She’s completely wonderful and talented AND the graceful mother of 6- I just adore her and I know you’ll love her …

This recipe is a long time family favorite- it’s quick and I love all the flavors together!  YUM!   Artichoke Chicken Rustigo is a delightful dinner that’s simple to make AND tastes fabulous too!   You’ll be SO happy with this Artichoke Chicken Rustigo recipe it’s quick, tasty, and a healthy dinner that the whole …

Today’s Starbucks Strawberry Smoothie Recipe is one of the best kept secrets around! I love to buy a Starbucks Smoothie they’re a refreshing and healthy treat. Our copycat version of Starbucks Strawberry Smoothie is packed with strawberries, banana, vanilla greek yogurt, and more. You’ll find smoothies at Starbucks however they’re not the original flavors we …

  Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken is a simple and delicious dinner that’s easy to throw together for those hectic days! * I adapted this recipe from Six Sisters’ Stuff Cookbook    You’ll love how mouth-watering delicious this Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken tastes- you’ll also love how super easy it is to make!   Here a couple …