Blog - Artful Dishes

Cast Iron Raspberry Cornmeal Cake

Take advantage of berry season with this easy Cast Iron Raspberry Cornmeal Cake! Just sweet enough, with a slight crunch from the cornmeal and a little tartness from the fresh raspberries. The Idea: I have a serious thing for cornbread. Being from the North, I do like it sweet (sorry to all Southerners out there!). I’ve taken the idea of a sweet cornbread and made this cast iron raspberry cornmeal cake. It’s not as sweet as a normal cake, sort of a hybrid between cornbread and cake. It also has a bit of tartness from the fresh raspberries. And making the cake in a… Read More

How to Cut Corn Kernels off the Cob

How to cut corn kernels off the cob walks you through the steps to get from corn on the cob to sweet corn kernels. You can use the corn in sautés, soups and salads! It’s so sweet and tender you’ll want to prep extra and freeze it to remind you of summer the whole year round. How To: You see heaps of amazing, sweet summer corn in the store or at the vegetable stand, and you instantly start craving corn on the cob. But after you’ve made that a few times and you’ve run out of dental floss, you start thinking,… Read More

Grandma’s Corn Chowder with Potatoes and Bacon

Take advantage of sweet summer corn and make my Grandma’s Corn Chowder with Potatoes and Bacon! A few updates to her vintage recipe make this a modern classic. Fresh chives, homemade croutons & crispy bacon are the perfect toppings. The Idea: There’s nothing like looking through family recipes, or just thinking about your favorite foods from your childhood, to instantly feel at home. It’s kind of corny (get it, corny? Corn chowder?? Sorry.), but it’s said that the most important ingredient in cooking is love. When you make a recipe from a family member or friend, love instantly becomes the number one… Read More

Skinny Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

Skinny Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken is a simple recipe you’ll go back to again and again throughout the grilling season! Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, lemon juice and garlic for a few hours, and you’ll be ready to grill up super flavorful, healthy, moist chicken that everyone will love. The Idea: Grilling chicken breasts can be tricky because they dry out so quickly, and often don’t have a lot of flavor. In other words, it’s usually a big bummer. But changing your technique to include a quick pounding to flatten the chicken, followed by a few hours in a simple marinade, will give you this… Read More

Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes

I love roasted potatoes. Soft and tender on the inside, crispy and caramelized on the outside, what’s not to love? These spicy harissa roasted potatoes are all that and more. For a new take on the classic, you’ll toss the potatoes with harissa, a chili pepper spice blend, before they go in the oven. The result is everything you love about roasted potatoes, but with an extra kick of tangy, spicy goodness. These are especially good with a side of quick buttermilk dill dressing to cool things down a bit! The Idea: Spicy, peppery, tart and bright – when I got my hands on… Read More

Quick Buttermilk Dill Dressing

Quick Buttermilk Dill Dressing is not only a delicious salad dressing and veggie dip, it’s also amazing on warm roasted vegetables. As if that weren’t enough, the tangy buttermilk, olive oil & fresh dill are also great for cooling down spicy foods and grilled meats. Keep a jar of this easy, do-it-all dressing in your fridge at all times! The Idea: There I was, in need of a salad dressing, looking in my refrigerator for inspiration. I had buttermilk and dill leftover from other recipes, and I thought about making an easy version of a ranch dressing. But even though this quick buttermilk dill… Read More

Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip

Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip is an easy, healthy snack that uses ingredients straight from your pantry. It’s a three ingredient appetizer with not only roasted garlic, but smoked paprika for a one-two punch of flavor. Serve with chips, crackers and sliced veggies and everyone’s happy! The Idea: I’m always in the market for a new, easy, delicious appetizer/snack idea. I was looking around my pantry and discovered I had quite a few cans of beans. Canned beans are something I always have on hand, but when I’m at the grocery store, I can never remember what kind of beans I already have…. Read More

Chicken Salad Protein Boxes (Meal Planning)

These Chicken Salad Protein Boxes will soon be staples in your weekly meal prep rotation. Use leftovers to make a delicious chicken salad, then start building your protein boxes! The chicken salad goes on top of lettuce, and you’ll also add sliced cucumbers and crackers for good measure. Finish sweetly with dried fruit and chocolate chips and your lunches are in the bag… er, well, box! Chicken Salad Protein Boxes: I’m always looking for new ideas for make ahead lunches. Finding lunch options that are delicious and keep you full and energized can be difficult. Since I loved the first protein box lunches so… Read More