Blog - Artful Dishes

Ham and Pickle Rolls

Ham and Pickle Rolls are a vintage three ingredient appetizer! Ham, cream cheese and dill pickles combine into a simple, old school, crowd pleasing bite. Ham and Pickle Rolls: Ham and pickle rolls are an old school appetizer that has a retro appeal, yet never goes out of style! Maybe it’s a Midwestern thing? It’s an easy three ingredient appetizer that young and old alike will enjoy. If you’ve never heard of these rolls, they may sound strange, but trust me, you have to give them a try. The saltiness from the ham, creaminess from the cream cheese, and the tang and crunch… Read More

Salami Pesto Bruschetta

Salami Pesto Bruschetta is a simple, three ingredient appetizer wonder. Toasted bakery bread topped with basil pesto and spicy salami is simple to prepare and big on flavor! The Idea: When you’re having people over for a game, cocktails, or you just want a light dinner, bruschetta is a great option. Salami pesto bruschetta is so easy to put together, and everyone will love it! Only three ingredients are needed and they marry together perfectly. I was inspired to make bruschetta at home by one of my favorite local restaurants. They do an amazing job with all sorts of bruschetta, and it got… Read More

Bailey’s Iced Coffee After Dinner Drink

Try a Bailey’s Iced Coffee After Dinner Drink for a new take on a classic combination. A large, frozen coffee cube slowly infuses into your chilled Bailey’s liqueur – it’s a sip and savor, two ingredient cocktail you will love! Perfect for holiday entertaining. The Bailey’s Iced Coffee After Dinner Drink: Since the Bailey’s Iced Coffee After Dinner Drink has only two ingredients, coffee and Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur, it couldn’t be easier. It’s what you do with the coffee that makes the drink special. You’ll freeze the coffee into large “coffee cubes”, and then pour the Bailey’s over the cube! The presentation is dramatic… Read More

Cauliflower Potato Mashers

Cauliflower Potato Mashers are a healthy, delicious and satisfying side dish. Perfect low carb recipe for weekdays and holiday meals! The Idea: If you love mashed potatoes, but would like a lower carb version of this classic dish, or just a new twist, then these Cauliflower Potato Mashers are just what you’re looking for! Half potatoes and half cauliflower equals one hundred percent delicious. We refer to this dish simply as “mashers” at our house. They are buttery, satisfying and delicious and go with lots of main course entrees (or eat them as your main dish – no judgement!). The Preparation: The ingredient… Read More

Pork Roast with Orange and Garlic

Pork Roast with Orange and Garlic is comfort food at it’s finest! Tender pork combines perfectly with bright orange flavors, and savory garlic and oregano. Pork Roast with Orange and Garlic is fall apart tender comfort food with bright citrus flavor from fresh orange complimented by savory garlic and oregano. It’s easy to put together on a lazy day and let your oven do all the work for you. You also get the added benefit of your house smelling delicious while your pork roast bubbles away! Pair your pork roast with a peppery arugula salad and cauliflower potato mashers, and you’ve… Read More

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice with Fresh Pineapple

Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice with Fresh Pineapple is a perfect weeknight meal! The whole family will love this savory, salty, sweet and satisfying dish. The Idea: This Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice with Fresh Pineapple is a perfect example of cook once, eat twice. You can have delicious Grilled Teriyaki Chicken served with rice one night, then transform it by using the leftover chicken and rice for fried rice the next night. Leftovers feel like a brand new meal! Of course you can use any kind of leftover cooked chicken you have (or pork or shrimp). Fried rice is the perfect dish for… Read More

How to Slice and Dice a Pineapple

How to Slice and Dice a Pineapple tells you everything you need to know to get to the sweet, juicy goodness of this spiky tropical fruit! The Basics: Looking at a fresh pineapple can be kind of intimidating! The outside is spiky and rough, and although you know there is delicious, sweet, juicy pineapple waiting inside, it’s hard to know where to start. It’s best to buy the pineapple a few days before you want to use it, the same as you would for an avocado. Sometimes you can find a ripe pineapple the same day you need it, but most of the… Read More

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is grilling perfection. The sweet and salty glaze caramelizes over the slightly charred, tender grilled chicken in a marriage made in food heaven! (Bonus – you can use your homemade teriyaki sauce on everything you grill!) Grilled Teriyaki Chicken: This Grilled Teriyaki Chicken is seriously amazing! It’s sweet, savory and salty glaze pairs so well with the slightly charred, tender grilled chicken. Teriyaki is a Japanese term that refers to broiling or grilling foods with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin (rice wine) and sugar. I’ve added garlic, ginger and chili paste for extra oomph! Teriyaki is… Read More