Allison Ruth

Allison Ruth

Family Meals and Snack Fanatic

Allison Ruth, mama to three hungry girls and one hungry boy, blogs at Some the Wiser, where she takes life as it comes and tries to learn a little something as she goes. Living life deliberately isn’t easy, she admits, but it helps when you have good things to eat. With her kids by her side, she spends a lot of time in the kitchen making sure that family meals and snacks will become lifelong memories.

Allison's Recent Posts

Easy Three Bean Chocolate Chili

Easy Three Bean Chocolate Chili

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Beef
This Easy Three Bean Chocolate Chili is your new favorite go-to dinner recipe! The addition of chocolate and coffee extracts makes it extra special.
3 Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Pumpkin
3 Ingredient pumpkin soup will make you so glad it's finally fall. That chill in the air means it's soup season!
Blender Tortilla Soup

Blender Tortilla Soup

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Chicken
This quick and healthy blender tortilla soup will become one of your favorite family meals. It’s a dinner winner!
Peacamole Dip

Peacamole Dip

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Appetizers
Peacamole dip isn't just fun to say - it's fun to eat too! Is it snack time yet?!
Cashew Cheese

Cashew Cheese

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Vegan
Cashew Cheese is a healthy, protein packed sauce or dip that can be used in a million different ways. It is vegan and gluten free, but despite being so healthy and nutritious, it’s also just really delicious.
Banana Bread Granola

Banana Bread Granola

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Granola
Banana bread granola has everything you love about warm, fragrant banana bread, in crunchy form. Grab some milk, breakfast is served!
Chocolate Whipped Cream

Chocolate Whipped Cream

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Chocolate
Chocolate whipped cream is the best idea you've never had. We can't believe it took us this long to talk about it!
Spiced Pear Mini Muffins

Spiced Pear Mini Muffins

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Baked
These spiced pear mini muffins might be small, but don’t underestimate these tasty bite size snacks. With tender, juicy pears and granola topping, these little muffins pack a lot of flavor into a small, whole grain bite.
Fresh Berry Tacos

Fresh Berry Tacos

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Tacos
Fresh Berry Tacos combine fresh berries and a honey ricotta dressing in a taco. Try them for breakfast or dessert!
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars: Lunchbox Love

Healthy Homemade Granola Bars: Lunchbox Love

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Snacks
Healthy Homemade Granola Bars are really something special. Great for after school, after work, with a cup of tea, or post-run, these are snacks with staying power.
Chicken Quinoa Salad

Chicken Quinoa Salad

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Quinoa Salads
Chicken Quinoa Salad made with pure maple syrup and delicious balsamic vinegar. Full of flavor, healthy eats perfect for summer!
Jicama Fries: Spiced Just Right

Jicama Fries: Spiced Just Right

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Side Dishes
Jicama fries are a great twist on the traditional side dish. Lime juice and plenty of spices make them a perfect pairing with fajitas or a torta.
Fig Muffins with Honey & Lemon

Fig Muffins with Honey & Lemon

Allison Ruth
Allison Ruth
Some the Wiser
Baking
Fig muffins stuffed full of good stuff, like white whole wheat flour and the bright flavors of lemon and mellow honey. Breakfast just got epic.