family friendly recipes and ideas
Thai Macaroni and Cheese will please the kiddos and the adults in your family... seriously! It's SO cheesy-yummy fabulous with just a little hint of Thai flavor. My BFF, Carol, made this recipe last week and I must admit- I was a little skeptical at first. After the first bite however, I was a fan! Second helpings and all :) Print Thai Macaroni and Cheese … [Read more...]
The other day I was watching the Paula Deen Show and she made these fun little "Sausage Balls" she called them. So, I jotted down the recipe to give them a try AND to see if I could make them a little healthier too. I’ve written about my weight loss story here (part A & part B) and even though I am a foodie- I try to make my recipes as healthy as possible without … [Read more...]
Mexican Cornbread Pie is a delicious twist on the classic cornbread- turns it into a one pot dinner! This delicious and simple one pot dinner is from my BFF, Carol... you'll just love it :) 5.0 from 2 reviews Print Mexican Cornbread Pie Author: Ruthie Recipe type: Main Dish Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour … [Read more...]
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 for me to now be a part of What's Cooking with Ruthie and sharing in the fun with all of Ruthie's … [Read more...]
Disney's Mini Mac-and-Cheese Our younger kids LOVE the Mac and Cheese at Disneyland SO, when I ran into this healthy Mini Mac and Cheese in the Disney Family Fun Magazine I just had to try it- our whole family totally loved it! You'll love it too :) Did you know that Disney has a healthy food initiative? They do and I think it's so awesome! Here's a link: … [Read more...]
Almond Cheese Ball Print Almond Cheese Ball... Author: Ruthie Recipe type: Appetiser Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 6 mins Total time: 16 mins Serves: 20 Ingredients 2 (8oz) cream cheese ½ dry italian dressing packet 3 Tbsp chives ½ tsp onion salt 2 tsp dehydrated onions ¼ C toasted almonds … [Read more...]
Turkey Mushroom Pasta Bake Turkey Mushroom Pasta Bake is an easy, creamy, savory dinner dish AND the yummiest way to use up leftover turkey. Gradually add milk and cream while whisking. Bring to boil and cook for 2 minutes, continually stirring, until thickened. Add turkey, salt and pepper; heat through. Add pasta to turkey mixture and stir to coat. Add 3/4 … [Read more...]
Spinach and Bacon Omelette is a delicious weekend breakfast! Print Spinach and Bacon Omelette... Author: What's Cooking with Ruthie.com Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 5 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 1 Ingredients 1 tsp butter 2 Tbsp chopped onions 2 Tbsp chopped green pepper 2 eggs 2 … [Read more...]
4th of July Watermelon Appetizer is beautifully Patriotic! AND a fun way to start off any 4th of July celebration! It's also a fun kitchen craft to let the kids help with... just cookie cutters and toothpicks!! AND that's just about as safe as it gets :) You'll LOVE how easy and fun these 4th of July Watermelon Appetizers are to make AND they … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Factory Broccoli (copy cat) has been a favorite of our for years!! I put together my very own version of Spaghetti Factory's Broccoli with Mizithra Cheese and browned butter... I'm pretty sure my version is a lot healthier than there's is :) We fell in LOVE with their broccoli after giving it a try one time, and once I'd read the description on the menu, I … [Read more...]
Have leftover turkey? Me, too! I just threw these little quesadila's together... Turkey-Cran-a-dilas! They're a nice combination, the flavors mix well, and it's a great way to use up some of that extra turkey :) Turkey-Cran-a-dilas Pre-made raw tortillas Lightly cook tortillas Distribute turkey, cran relish, feta on a tortilla Top with mozzarella Top with … [Read more...]
French Bread Pizza... done right! I had my hair trimmed last week as I was catching up with my hairdresser, Gordon and his wife, Audra. I told them about my new cooking blog. We talked about their new "Children cook Dinner" nights at their house. (Not such a bad idea, A???) Basically each child gets to pick the meal, which must include... a vegi, a main dish, and a salad. The … [Read more...]
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