Blog - Artful Dishes

Matcha Green Tea Vanilla Protein Smoothie (or Iced Latte)

This Matcha Green Tea Vanilla Protein Smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start your day. Matcha green tea powder is blended with vanilla almond milk, vanilla protein powder and a little ground flaxseed. You can also shake it together and pour over ice to enjoy it as a matcha iced latte. You’ll enjoy it even more knowing it’s also really good for you! The Idea: Maybe I enjoyed myself a little too much at dinner the night before, or maybe I tried one too many appetizers at happy hour. Maybe I’m old enough that my metabolism doesn’t work any more…. Read More

Marinated Tomato Salad with Basil and Balsamic

Marinated tomato salad with basil and balsamic is as pretty as it is delicious. Fresh, sweet tomatoes are marinated to perfection in the classic flavors of garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and fresh basil. Make this as a side dish with grilled meats, or serve it as a light main dish over spring greens. It’s also amazing with a little feta cheese on top! Marinated Tomato Salad with Basil and Balsamic I saw these beautiful little tomatoes at the grocery store and I just had to buy them. I’ve found that the smaller tomatoes usually have much better flavor, as in, they actually taste like tomatoes, and these… Read More

Raspberry Orange Pastry Ring

The Raspberry Orange Pastry Ring is good and so easy you’ll make it a staple of your holiday brunches and weekend breakfasts. Crescent rolls are wrapped around the raspberry orange filling, then topped with an easy orange icing and toasted, sliced almonds. Who needs a bakery? Raspberry Orange Pastry Ring: This raspberry orange pastry ring is so good, and so easy, you won’t need to run to the bakery the next time you want a decadent, tender, sweet, fruit filled pastry! It also has only five ingredients. Raspberry jam and orange zest are combined to make the filling, then spread on a flaky crescent roll… Read More

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Bacon

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Bacon is going to be your new favorite brunch dish! Combine spicy Sriracha sauce with brown sugar for a super simple, yet crazy delicious glaze. Brush the glaze on thick cut bacon, and pop it in the oven for an easy, crowd pleasing side. The Idea: I’m definitely of the belief that bacon makes everything better. So when I was looking for a new, delicious side dish to make for brunch, weekend breakfasts, and holidays, bacon was the first thing that came to mind. Another thing that makes everything better is sriracha sauce. So why not combine… Read More

Protein Box Lunches (Meal Planning)

Protein Box Lunches are a delicious, healthy option to add to your weekly meal planning ideas. Cashews, almonds, hard boiled eggs and cheese provide enough protein to keep you full until dinner! Sweet fruit cut into easy to eat pieces and crackers for the cheese make this a complete grab-and-go lunch. The Idea: Thinking of new ideas for weekday lunches can be kind of a chore. I like to come up with ideas for homemade lunches that I can make ahead of time as a “grab and go” option, similar to the Italian Chopped Salads (try them too!). Meal planning can… Read More

Double Citrus Margarita Martini

The Double Citrus Margarita Martini – it’s the cocktail that’s twice as nice! As in a double shot of tequila, double the fruit juice (grapefruit and lime), and double the ways to serve it. Try it shaken and served “up” in classic martini style, or over ice with a salted rim for a classic margarita – you decide! The Double Citrus Margarita Martini: As I was making this drink, it struck me how many “doubles” there were – a double shot of tequila, double fruit juice, and double the ways to serve it, as a martini or as a margarita! The double… Read More

Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash

Chicken and Sweet Potato Hash is my new favorite weekend brunch or “breakfast for dinner” meal. Caramelized sweet potatoes, roasted poblanos, smoky bacon, sweet veggies and tender chicken are sauteed and seasoned with rosemary and chipotle chili powder. Make it twice as nice and top with easy oven poached eggs! The Idea: Making a hash is a great way to clean out the veggie drawer and use up leftovers. I had some roasted chicken and a sweet potato staring at me, daring me to come up with a tasty recipe to use them in, and this hash inspiration struck. Once I settled on making a… Read More

How to Poach Eggs in the Oven

Poached eggs are so good! Tender egg whites with a still runny yolk make them perfect breakfast fare. But the traditional way of poaching can be daunting. Once you see how to poach eggs in the oven, you won’t believe how easy it is – you’ll want to make them every weekend! The Idea: I love eggs, I eat them every day (I’m not sure this is a good thing, but I do!). I associate poached eggs with going out for a nice brunch and sitting on a fun patio, basically heaven. You’ve got the tender egg whites surrounding a still runny yolk, making them perfect… Read More