Blog - Artful Dishes

BLT Egg Bake

Turn a bacon, lettuce and tomato into a perfect brunch dish and you’ve got the BLT egg bake! Smoky bacon, fresh tomatoes and avocados are baked with eggs, then topped with an arugula and spinach salad. BLT Egg Bake Who doesn’t love BLT’s? And who doesn’t love brunch? Why not combine the two in a BLT egg bake? You’ve got salty bacon, fresh tomatoes and avocados baked with eggs, then topped with an arugula and spinach salad. It’s brunch perfection! (Gluten free and paleo too, if that interests you at all.) The Details To make this even better, the BLT… Read More

Cumin Scented Rice

Cumin Scented Rice Just a few ingredients are needed for this quick, savory Cumin Scented Rice. And believe me, you are going to love it. Cumin seeds are simmered quickly in butter, then you add your rice like you would for a pilaf and saute for a minute or two. All you need now are water, salt and 15 minutes! Cumin seeds are used often in Indian cooking, and this rice dish is definitely influenced by that cuisine. I serve it with the oh-so-good Spiced Lentils with Fresh Spinach and Ginger and they are a match made in heaven. This rice is a… Read More

Spiced Lentils with Fresh Spinach and Ginger

Spiced lentils with fresh spinach and ginger is so seriously good you won’t believe it’s an easy, healthy, vegetarian meal! Spinach, onions, jalapeno and tomatoes are sauteed with fresh ginger, then folded into Indian spiced lentils. Now this is meatless Monday inspiration! Spiced Lentils with Fresh Spinach and Ginger: Spiced lentils with fresh spinach and ginger! As you can tell by the exclamation point, I’m pretty excited about these lentils. It is both a simple and a special dish and I can’t get enough of it. This is a perfect dish for meatless Mondays, or any day of the week for that matter…. Read More

Summertime Grapefruit Cocktail

Summer is made for relaxing and enjoying life, right? The sun is out, the days are long, and the weather is warm (or downright hot here in Phoenix!). With that in mind, this Summertime Grapefruit Cocktail is a perfect warm weather drink. It’s flavorful, fizzy and refreshing. It’s also really easy to make. So mix one up, then kick back on the porch, patio, lawn, driveway, or where ever you feel at peace, and enjoy!

Loco Moco Breakfast Bowl

A Loco Moco Breakfast Bowl is the perfect way to start your weekend! Layers of flavor, that include lots of protein, will give you the fuel to get you going. Or will keep you full through your post-breakfast nap. Start your bowl with some delicious Cilantro Lime Rice. Next up is a perfectly seasoned, pan fried burger topped with an egg. Finish your breakfast bowl with spicy Sriracha sauce, sliced avocado and crunchy scallions and you are one happy camper.

Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cinnamon Apple Old Fashioned Oatmeal: Making old fashioned oatmeal will always remind me of my Grandma. As a child, let’s just say I didn’t appreciate a healthy oatmeal breakfast, but she kept trying! And now I love it. It must be said that my smart Grandma also served the oatmeal with butter, brown sugar and milk, which made it much easier to grow to love. I now also add cinnamon to the oats as they are cooking, which adds a nice sweet, warm flavor. It’s so easy to cook old fashioned oats (not quick oats) on… Read More

Cilantro Lime Rice

Cilantro Lime Rice has big, bright flavors, and all you need are a few ingredients! It’s a perfect addition to Taco Tuesday meals, in burrito bowls, with grilled shrimp, or to serve with chili, to name a few ideas. Rice is, generally speaking, a filing, but boring side dish. By using both the lime juice and zest you change this staple into a delicious dish with a citrusy zing! Next you toss in some cilantro for freshness, a little salt and pepper, and that’s it. A simple, quick dish is on the table.

Weeknight Chipotle Turkey Chili

Weeknight Chipotle Turkey Chili The inspiration for this Chipotle Turkey Chili comes courtesy of my awesome sister-in-law, and was born of her desire to head to the pool on a beautiful Minneapolis summer day, not to stand in the kitchen cooking dinner. So in our family it is fondly referred to as “Pool Stew”. I call it Weeknight Chipotle Turkey Chili because it comes together really quickly and doesn’t require a long simmer time. Also, not many people do a Google search for Pool Stew. Whatever you choose to call this recipe, it’s perfect for weeknight meals!