Blog - Artful Dishes

How to Cube and Slice a Melon

Melons are so good this time of year! Take advantage of their seasonal sweetness (and low prices) by learning how to cube and slice a melon. Your next fruit platter is going to be beautiful. How to Cube and Slice a Melon Summertime equals fruit time. The warmer weather makes fruit taste even sweeter and more refreshing, and you naturally feel like eating lighter (swimsuit season anyone?). The next time you’re thinking about bringing fruit to a barbecue, or just having a healthy snack on hand in the fridge, buy the whole melon instead of paying the markup for the… Read More

Flourless Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich Cookies

Flourless peanut butter and jam sandwich cookies! A sweet take on a classic flavor combination. Use your favorite jam, jelly or marmalade to make them your own. Twist on a Classic Peanut butter and jelly. Is there a more classic combination? These all American sandwich ingredients take a sweet turn as the filling in these easy, flourless peanut butter and jam sandwich cookies. Peanut butter cookies are one of the few recipes you can make gluten free and really not miss the flour. Meaning, when you eat one you don’t feel like you are eating a “healthy” treat, you’re just… Read More

Spicy Sriracha Popcorn

What’s your snack personality? If it’s crunchy, spicy, salty and buttery, then I’ve got your new favorite right here – spicy sriracha popcorn! It’s also really easy to make, and get this, has only four ingredients. Is it snack time yet? Spicy Sriracha Popcorn Three words. Spicy. Sriracha. Popcorn. Background: I’m a popcorn fiend. I go to movies I’m not all that interested in seeing just to eat massive amounts of the stuff. I also make popcorn at home all the time and have passed the popcorn addiction on to my son. Now, as much as I love a bowl… Read More

Amazing Matcha Energy Balls with Cashew Butter

Energy balls! The cutest name for the best, healthyish, unbaked sweet treat. And these amazing matcha energy balls with cashew butter are chock full of good stuff (oats! chia seeds! honey! mini chocolate chips! coconut!). Say hello to your new favorite dessert, snack and breakfast. Amazing Matcha Energy Balls with Cashew Butter I know. Amazing is a strong word. And what the heck are energy balls? Energy balls, protein bites, sweet magic goodies, whatever you call them, they are having a moment right now. And for good reason. Packed with delicious, nutritious, protein filled ingredients, these amazing matcha energy balls… Read More

Easy Spicy Avocado Toast Two Ways

Are you addicted to avocado toast? Looking for a new twist for your habit? Easy spicy avocado toast two ways to the rescue! One version is more exotic with shichimi togarashi seasoning (spicy, citrusy, sesame), the other is more traditional with crushed red pepper flakes and diced tomatoes (spicy, toasty, juicy). Try them both! Easy Spicy Avocado Toast Two Ways Are you addicted to avocado toast? Me too. Maybe you’ve been making avocado toast the same way for years, maybe you’ve never made it (or even tried it!). I’m here to tell you, it’s a phenomenon for a reason. Avocado… Read More

Veggie Burger Bowl with Sauteed Peppers Onions and Mushrooms

This veggie burger bowl with sauteed peppers, onions and mushrooms is an easy, healthy weeknight meal that comes together in no time. Grab a veggie burger out of the freezer, saute some fresh veggies, then bring it all together under a blanket of melted cheese. Skip the bun and nestle your burger on a bowl of balsamic dressed greens crowned with avocado. It’s perfect fast food! Veggie Burger Bowl with Sauteed Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Hi. My name is Kristine, and I like veggie burgers. There I said it! Huge weight lifted off my chest. Veggie burgers definitely get a… Read More

Happy New Year Intentions

Start the year out right by setting your happy new year intentions! Not strict resolutions (who wants to feel like a failure on 12/31/19?!?), but guidance towards things that make you happy. It’s 2019! The start of a new year can feel weird. You’re coming off the high from the frantic pace (and sugar high) of the holidays, and BOOM! Now it’s time to buckle down, lose weight, get organized, basically become perfect overnight. In order to become this perfect person, you think you need resolutions. Something like, I resolve to stop drinking wine (which I love). I resolve to… Read More

Easy Make-Ahead Baked Cranberry Sauce

Put down the can! This easy make-ahead baked cranberry sauce is so good you’ll never buy the canned variety again. Fresh cranberries, sugar and cinnamon are baked in the oven until the cranberries transform into a delicious, sweet, tart holiday condiment you’ll love. As a final touch you’ll add just enough orange liqueur to make things interesting. Easy Make-Ahead Baked Cranberry Sauce: If you don’t have cranberry plans for the holidays yet, you need to make this easy make-ahead baked cranberry sauce. NEED. Tart from the cranberries, sweet from the sugar, a hint of warm spice from the cinnamon, and a touch of… Read More