Blog - Artful Dishes

The Last Word Vintage Cocktail

The Last Word Vintage Cocktail is a 1920’s drink worthy of a comeback! Gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur & fresh lime juice make a complex, delicious libation. The Last Word Vintage Cocktail: The Last Word is a Prohibition era cocktail that has complex flavors, is served super chilled and is perfect for sipping. It’s poured like a martini and, be forewarned, it really packs a punch! The Last Word is a gin based cocktail that includes two must have additions to your bar: green chartreuse and maraschino liqueur. Because these liqueurs also have very definitive flavors, the gin isn’t overpowering… Read More

Mixed Berry Sorbet

Mixed berry sorbet is a light, refreshing treat that gives you the sweetness of summer berries all year ’round! Mixed Berry Sorbet I’m a big fan of sorbet and this mixed berry sorbet has everything you want in a frozen treat – it’s smooth, refreshing and very flavorful. It also has no dairy, and comes together much more quickly than ice cream. This is because you don’t need to make a custard for the base the way you do for ice cream (now, don’t get me wrong, I also love ice cream!). The essential tool for sorbets, sherbets and ice creams is, of… Read More

Rice Noodle Salad with Chicken and Fresh Herbs

Rice Noodle Salad with Chicken and Fresh Herbs This rice noodle salad with chicken and fresh herbs is a take on the classic Vietnamese “bun” (pronounced “boon”) salad, which is one of my favorite meals. The salad features lots of crisp veggies, bright, fresh herbs, and savory chicken on a bed of chewy, light rice noodles. Topped with a highly flavorful sweet and sour dressing, this salad can’t be beat! Having worked as a waitress in a Vietnamese restaurant for 6 years during and after college, I can’t tell you how many rice noodle salads I’ve eaten in my life – and I… Read More

Barbecued Chicken Cobb Salad

This barbecued chicken cobb salad is the main dish salad your whole family will love. Tangy grilled chicken slathered in barbecue sauce, crisp smoky bacon, diced avocado, veggies and dehydrated corn for crunch. Trust me, everyone will be asking for seconds! Barbecued Chicken Cobb Salad I love cobb salads. A variety of delicious ingredients, almost always including chicken, bacon and avocado, laid out in pretty sections over a bed of lettuce, what’s not to like? And this barbecued chicken cobb salad is a great twist on the classic. The tangy barbecued chicken is a perfect summer update. And there’s a… Read More

Avocado Ranch Dressing

Avocado Ranch Dressing This avocado ranch dressing is definitely a crowd pleaser! Everyone loves ranch, and avocado is the perfect addition to it’s tart, creamy, and herby flavors. The avocado takes the place of mayonnaise in my recipe, which makes it a little healthier too. You can feel GOOD about eating this dressing! (You can still add some mayo if you want to, I won’t tell anyone.) I love avocado ranch on salads, of course, but also as a veggie dip and with chicken wings (or cauliflower “wings”). How do you get to Hidden Valley? Most people in America have… Read More

Curried Egg Salad

Curried Egg Salad is a fun take on a classic. Protein packed and perfect for a lunch gathering. Serve it in a sandwich, or on top of lettuce or crackers! The Idea: Much as I love classic egg salad, I really love this curried egg salad. It’s got all the elements of the classic, with a few extra flavorful ingredients added in for good measure – scallions, golden raisins, and curry powder! This salad is perfect to serve when you’re having company for lunch, or as part of a brunch buffet. It’s familiar, but with an extra zing everyone will love…. Read More

Classic Egg Salad

Classic egg salad is definitely comfort food. There aren’t a lot of ingredients, just hard boiled eggs, mayo, salt and pepper, but they combine into a rich, delicious, protein-packed and filling dish. It’s also great to make when you think there is nothing in your fridge since you probably have eggs and mayo in there most of the time! My favorite way to serve it is on lettuce cups, topped with chives. But there is also nothing like an egg salad sandwich to make a perfect old school lunch. You will have to plan ahead a bit since you’ll want to… Read More

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiling eggs couldn’t be easier, all you need are eggs and water! I usually boil 8-12 at a time, then they are ready and easy to grab for quick breakfasts or snacks. I’m also a huge fan of classic egg salad! And curried egg salad! And eggs on cobb salads…. etc, etc, etc. Use a pan large enough for all of the eggs to be covered by an inch or two of water. You want them to float in the water as they boil, not smash against the pan or each other and break. You also want to make sure to… Read More