This weeks Kitchen Tip is how to Segment an Orange

Thanks for joining me for this weeks Kitchen Tip Series how to Segment an Orange

Come back again next week for more quick and easy tips for your kitchen 

Here are the other links in the Kitchen Tip Series:

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut an Onion

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut a Pineapple

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut an Avocado

Kitchen Tip Series… how to mince Garlic

Kitchen Tip Series… how to de-string Celery

Kitchen Tip Series… how to Chiffonade

Kitchen Tip Series… how to peel a Kiwi

Kitchen Tip Series… how to soften Brown Sugar 

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily shred Cabbage

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily juice a Lemon

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut a Hasselback Potato

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily slice Strawberries

Kitchen Tip Series… how to measure Sticky Ingredients

Kitchen Tip Series… how to prepare and grill Asparagus

Kitchen Tip Series… how to Shuck and Cook Corn

Kitchen Tip Series… how to separate Egg Whites and Yolks 

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily fold Grocery Sacks 

Kitchen Tip Series… tips on Lettuce 

Kitchen Tip Series… how to de-seed a Roma Tomato

Super Good Stuff 

xoxo~ Ruthie

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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 all summer long…

Here a few other delicious summertime recipes….

Watermelon Stars Appetizer

Red, White, and Blueberries

Summer Soiree Limeade 

I love being able to share with y’all a little of  ’What’s Cooking’ in my kitchen!

Thanks so much for reading my blog and for connecting with me… It feels like are we are old friends who sit down to chat recipes and life at my kitchen table and I just love you all

Happy Cooking!

xoxo~ Ruthie

PS- I shared this recipe over at The 36th Avenue  last week too!  I just love Dezi– you simply must stop over and pay her a visit.

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This weekend I’m out in Denver, CO for my one of my best friends weddings AND I’m a bridesmaid at 40!  (I must really love that bride)  I hope your all enjoying a nice weekend too… thanks SO much for coming to party with me at last weeks Linky Party!  It’s so inspiring and I love getting to see all your awesome projects    I hope you’ll come back every week to Super Saturday Show & Tell to share the latest and greatest of what you’ve been creating!

Here’s the Latest and Greatest from WCw/R…

Skinny Banana Chip Cake 

Watermelon Stars Appetizer

AND here are the 5 Super Awesome Winning Features from last weeks party!!

Father’s Day is just around the corner so I thought it’d be fun to share some of your fun Father’s Day Celebration ideas this week

Oatmeal Fudge Bars the Hub of our Home

 Father’s Day Collage by Echos of Laughter

Whiskey Burgers by Will Cook for Smiles

Shirt & Tie Father’s Day Card by The First Year Blog

No Knead Crusty Artisan Bread by Annies Noms

All the Featured Blogger’s make sure and grab a Featured button and Super Awesome job!!

*The buttons are located in the Welcome Box at top of the side bar

I’m SO excited to have place for you all to Show & Tell the latest and greatest of what you’re creating!  Everyone is welcome Recipe, Craft, DIY-er’s – just link up your fabulous ideas at the bottom of the post.

~ Make sure to link back either in the post you’re submitting or on your party page to be eligible for a Feature!

~ Linking up gives me permission to  use posts  for the purpose of  featuring projects at Super Saturday Show & Tell.

~ Please have fun, check out other peoples awesome ideas, leave them a comment, and share some social media love too!!

Let’s have a super fun Linky Party!! 

Come back again next week to party again and check out the features picked from all your super-creative-awesome Show & Tell’s!

After you link up here at Super Saturday Show & Tell  jump on over to some of my other favorite Saturday Link Parties:

Or so she says    and    Your Homebased Mom

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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 let Jenny take it from here:

I am so excited to be back here at What’s Cooking with Ruthie. I missed you last month because I was busy welcoming my daughter, Avery Elizabeth, into the world. She arrived on Mother’s Day and was the perfect gift. Now that things are starting to get back to normal (or as normal as possible with a newborn) here at The NY Melrose Family, I’m all about simple meals that are quick and easy. My Asian Coleslaw is just that. Plus, it doesn’t have a ton of extra calories because there’s no mayo!

The reason I love this Asian Coleslaw is because I always have the ingredients on hand as long as I remember to pick up Red and Napa Cabbage at the store that week. Everything else is stocked in my pantry and keeps for quite some time so we don’t have to eat this coleslaw every week to keep the ingredients from going bad. Plus, the coleslaw takes about 5 minutes to throw together. Let’s be honest, these days between my newborn and toddler, I’m lucky if I get five uninterrupted minutes, which is why my toddler is usually helping me throw this together. I love having Riley work in the kitchen with me because as girl, I was never very comfortable in the kitchen. I was always too afraid of making a mess. Luckily for Riley, she has the world’s messiest cook as a mom so she doesn’t need to worry about that.

If you’re looking for more of a tangy coleslaw, be sure to check out my Red Cabbage Coleslaw.

Both coleslaws work well with my Steak Bites Shish Kabobs.

Don’t forget to start planning your meal for Dad. I’ve got 20 Dad Approved Meals that’ll keep him coming back for more.

I’m excited to try Jenny’s Asian Coleslaw salad…. I love a twist on classic recipes and this one looks like a winner!

Thanks so much to Jenny for coming to visit today… this weekend I’m in Denver helping my good friend Emily prepare for her wedding tomorrow!   I hope your weekend is just as fun

Happy Friday and Happy Cooking!

xoxo~ Ruthie

PS- Come back tomorrow and join in the fun at Super Saturday Show & Tell the party opens at 5am MST

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This weeks Kitchen Tip is how to de-seed a Roma Tomato

Thanks for joining me for this weeks Kitchen Tip Series how to de-seed a Roma Tomato

Come back again next week for more quick and easy tips for your kitchen 

Here are the other links in the Kitchen Tip Series:

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut an Onion

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut a Pineapple

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut an Avocado

Kitchen Tip Series… how to mince Garlic

Kitchen Tip Series… how to de-string Celery

Kitchen Tip Series… how to Chiffonade

Kitchen Tip Series… how to peel a Kiwi

Kitchen Tip Series… how to soften Brown Sugar 

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily shred Cabbage

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily juice a Lemon

Kitchen Tip Series… how to cut a Hasselback Potato

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily slice Strawberries

Kitchen Tip Series… how to measure Sticky Ingredients

Kitchen Tip Series… how to prepare and grill Asparagus

Kitchen Tip Series… how to Shuck and Cook Corn

Kitchen Tip Series… how to separate Egg Whites and Yolks 

Kitchen Tip Series… how to easily fold Grocery Sacks 

Kitchen Tip Series… tips on Lettuce 

Super Good Stuff 

xoxo~ Ruthie

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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 to Hot Wheels.

Thanks for having me back and HAPPY SUMMER!!!! While my container gardens continue to grow, I have been making weekly trips to the Nashville Farmer’s Market for some of the freshest local produce. I recently picked up some crisp Romaine lettuce and ripe tomatoes and then headed over to Whole Foods for a few more ingredients to create a tasty spin on the summer favorite BLT sandwich.

Who doesn’t love bacon, but I have been kind of hooked on prosciutto lately and not being a big fan of mayonnaise, creamy Gorgonzola helped switch it up just a bit.

PLT (Prosciutto, Lettuce & Tomato) with Creamy Gorgonzola

8 slices honey wheat bread

16 slices prosciutto (about 8 ounces)

2-3 ounces dreamy Gorgonzola cheese

1-2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced

Romaine lettuce

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay out prosciutto slices on paper. Bake until the fatty part is golden and the meat is darker. This will take about 13-15 minutes depending on oven. Rotate baking sheet halfway through cooking. Transfer prosciutto to a paper towel. As they sit they will crisp even more.

Lightly butter bread and toast or grill for a crunchier bread. Spread creamy Gorgonzola on one side of the bread. Add crispy prosciutto, tomato and lettuce.

Makes 4 sandwiches

Thanks for having me back again this month and I look forward to sharing more fresh summer fare with you next month. If this PLT sandwich gave you a hankering for prosciutto, you might like a few more prosciutto-inspired recipes. Happy cooking, y’all!

Prosciutto Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs

Roasted Cornish Game Hen & Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto

Drunken Peach and Goat Cheese Bites with Crispy Prosciutto

Amanda always has such fabulous recipes to share with us and I just love having her come to visit every month

Thanks so much Amanda for sharing the PLT with Creamy Gorgonzola sandwich today

Have a really awesome Wednesday…

Amanda and Ruthie

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 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 delicious  Mmmm, hmmm.

Here a couple of my other favorite Healthy/Skinny recipes that you may enjoy…

Tomato Basil Soup

Healthy Omega 3 Cookies

Easy 7-up Biscuits

I shared this recipe with Tracy over at Beneath my Heart  last week … I just love Tracy!  She is the cutest ever and it was super fun to be featured over there.

Happy Tuesday everybody… did you check out the Pin it to win it giveaway going on right now?  Get yourself entered for a chance to win some really  Saaweeet prizes

Happy Cooking!

xoxo~ Ruthie

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I hope your all enjoying a nice weekend… thanks SO much for coming to party with me at last weeks Linky Party!  It’s so inspiring and I love getting to see all your awesome projects    I hope you’ll come back every week to Super Saturday Show & Tell to share the latest and greatest of what you’ve been creating!

Here’s the Latest and Greatest from WCw/R…

Patriotic Yogurt Pie Pops

Italian Artichoke Chicken Pasta

AND here are the 5 Super Awesome Winning Features from last weeks party!!

Panna Cotta with Rose Water Syrup by Caths Cookery Creations

Colorful Summer Banner by The Happy Scraps

Cake Mix Rolls by Busy Mom’s Helper

104 Ideas for Summer Vacation by Chatting over Chocolate

Asian Glazed Salmon by My Recipe Magic

All the Featured Blogger’s make sure and grab a Featured button and Super Awesome job!!

*The buttons are located in the Welcome Box at top of the side bar

I’m SO excited to have place for you all to Show & Tell the latest and greatest of what you’re creating!  Everyone is welcome Recipe, Craft, DIY-er’s – just link up your fabulous ideas at the bottom of the post.

~ Make sure to link back either in the post you’re submitting or on your party page to be eligible for a Feature!

~ Linking up gives me permission to  use posts  for the purpose of  featuring projects at Super Saturday Show & Tell.

~ Please have fun, check out other peoples awesome ideas, leave them a comment, and share some social media love too!!

Let’s have a super fun Linky Party!! 

Come back again next week to party again and check out the features picked from all your super-creative-awesome Show & Tell’s!

After you link up here at Super Saturday Show & Tell  jump on over to some of my other favorite Saturday Link Parties:

Or so she says    and    Your Homebased Mom

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It was the stunning and timeless Marilyn Monroe who once said, “Put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.”

I LOVE THAT!  As a lipstick wearer, lover, AND hoarder, I believe in its ability to combat the forces of evil!  When I’m feeling glum, I put on a bright red lipstick.  It brings something vibrant and sassy into an otherwise “gray day.”  When I’m feeling perky and energized, I reach for a bright pink tube!  I’ve even been known to wear lipstick while scrubbing my grimy toilet.  Seriously!  It makes me feel sort of sexy while doing a menial, dirty uninteresting task.  Sort of.  (*Insert my giggling here.*)

See?  Its use for good in the universe should not be underestimated!

Recently, I made some new lipstick discoveries–real treasures in the wonderful world of makeup.  And when I find something fabulous, I have to share it!  Here are some of my current favorites:

1.)  Maybelline’s Color Whisper in Orange Attitude.  “Can you wear orange lipstick?,” you might be asking.  I’m here to say, “Yes!  Yes, you can!”  Especially this one.  Similar to a tinted lip balm, the color on this one is sheer and pretty.  Not too bright, not too orange.  It’s application?  Smooth like buttah!  It’s perfect for summer, reminding me of citrus fruits and July sunsets.

2.)  Sephora Collection’s Rouge Cream Lipstick in “Mmmm.”  Oh ma gosh, you guys, the color is beautiful!  It’s a muted, sandy pink shade that is pink enough to make you feel girly, but neutral enough that most women can wear it.  I’ve seen it on several friends with varying skin tones and it looks great.  I adore it!

3.)  L’Oreal’s Colour Riche Balm in Nourishing Nude.  This one is for the ladies who like to keep their lip wear light and neutral!  Goodness, it is so feminine and lovely.  After trying “Nourishing Nude,” I ran back to the drugstore for more from this line.  More tinted lip balm than lipstick, and excellent for everyday wear.  I keep this little treasure in my purse!

Go!  Go now!  Go shopping and pick these up.  Give them a try!  If you have any questions, or just want to send me a pic of your pretty pout in a new hue, email me.  We’ll talk lipstick.  (And for a cookie, I’ll even go lipstick shopping with you!)

(Then we’ll conquer the world.)

I just love Aleisha and her Mama Leisha’s Lipstick Tips!

Here a couple of my other favorite posts from She Calls me Mama Leisha… Trees, Perfection, and a Mothers’ Words and Very Jane

Happy Friday, Everybody!!

Come party with me tomo at Super Saturday Show & Tell… it’s a great place to show off your latest and greatest creations!  Party opens at 5am MST

xoxo~ Ruthie

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