Blog - Artful Dishes

Festive Cranberry Ginger Mule

Sweet and tart, with a spicy ginger kick, this festive cranberry ginger mule will be your new favorite holiday cocktail! It’s a beautiful spin on the classic drink that’s sure to get you in the “spirit” of the season. Festive Cranberry Ginger Mule The Moscow mule is one of the most popular cocktails in America right now, and for good reason! They are easy to make, refreshing and delicious. I’m a huge fan of the mule, and I thought it would be fun to put a holiday spin on it by adding a little cranberry simple syrup to the mix…. Read More

Cranberry Simple Syrup

Cranberry simple syrup will lift your holiday drinks (and spirits) with it’s sweet tart taste and beautiful red jewel-like color. It also makes a perfect gift! Cranberry Simple Syrup Do you love making special holiday drinks? Me too. Even if it’s just for myself while I’m in the kitchen cooking delicious holiday food. Or sitting on the couch thinking about how many more presents I have to wrap. Cranberry simple syrup is the perfect ingredient to have in your refrigerator over the holidays. It’s great in spritzers, mules, tonics, you name it! And bonus, you can make it now, before… Read More

Everything Bagel Avocado Egg Toast

Everything bagel avocado egg toast! Your favorite bagel seasoning is the ultimate upgrade for your avocado toast addiction. Everything Bagel Avocado Egg Toast Say hello to your new favorite breakfast – everything bagel avocado egg toast! Your favorite avocado toast just got an easy upgrade. A little sliced egg topped with everything bagel seasoning. I had a similar avocado toast at my favorite healthy breakfast joint, and when I saw the magic seasoning at Trader Joe’s, I knew what I had to do…. Recreate it at home! And share it with you, of course. Trust me, you’re going to love… Read More

Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Shake

Quick, easy breakfast alert! My go-to peanut butter vanilla protein shake (that’s also yummy & filling). Pour in your favorite milk, add peanut butter powder, vanilla protein powder & flaxseed. Add ice and blend! 5 minutes is all you need for a delicious, healthy start to your day. A Feel Good Breakfast Some mornings are just rough. Maybe you’re tired because you binge watched Stranger Things the night before instead of doing your meal prep. Or you couldn’t sleep because you were contemplating the meaning of life. Or you woke up determined to start making healthy choices. Whatever the case may… Read More

My Favorite Mosaic Art and Design Books

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at mosaic art, you’ll need a little inspiration and advice to get your creative juices flowing. I love paging through my favorite mosaic art and design books for ideas, techniques and images of amazing mosaic art from the past to the present! My Favorite Mosaic Art and Design Books Let’s start with a confession: Hi, my name is Kristine, and I’m a bookaholic. I love all books really (don’t get me started on cookbooks!), and I’ve been collecting my favorite mosaic art and design books for years. Yes, you can find a… Read More

Enchilada Style Refried Beans

Enchilada style refried beans! Take that can of refried beans and make it sing with enchilada sauce, shredded cheese, white onion and fresh cilantro. (p.s. – this is also an incredible bean dip!) This post contains affiliate links to products that I like, and thought you might like too! Enchilada Style Refried Beans Do you have Taco Tuesday at your house? Or love going out to your local Mexican restaurant? Or maybe you’re looking for a new idea to spice up your rice and beans habit? Make yourself some enchilada style refried beans! This the BEST way to doctor up… Read More

Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Restaurant style Mexican rice at home! Two secret ingredients make it easy and delicious (pssst! It’s canned tomatoes with chilies and sazon seasoning – secret’s out!). This post contains affiliate links to products I like, and thought you might too! Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Are you one of those people who like the rice and beans more than the main dish when you go out for Mexican food? It’s easy to see why. They’re homey, filling, comforting side dishes packed with flavor! It’s also easy to make them both at home. All you need to do is grab a few… Read More

Melon Prosciutto Basil Bites

Melon, prosciutto, basil. Sweet, savory, fresh. Easy, elegant, beautiful. So many ways to describe these delicious little three ingredient bites! Perfect for a party. Or just a Saturday afternoon at home. Melon Prosciutto Basil Bites These melon prosciutto basil bites are a perfect way to enjoy sweet summer cantaloupe. And who can argue with a three ingredient appetizer? Especially when it looks as good as it tastes. And even though there are only three ingredients, you can still improvise to suit your own tastes. Use your favorite melon, it doesn’t have to be cantaloupe. If you don’t like, or can’t… Read More