Smashed Brussels Sprouts! – Oh my veggie! Â These crispy morsels with a touch of asiago cheese are going to become your new fave veggie! Kicking off a brand new year with the promise of more veggies on our plate than last year! Â And this recipe is making it pretty easy to stick to that resolution….
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12 Healthy & Flavorful Recipes to Keep Your New Years Resolution Game Strong
These healthy recipes will keep your New Years diet game STRONG! 2017 was a seriously good year; but in our world- with fun, usually along come the calories, too. 2018 is all about BALANCE for us girls at Laughing Spatula. This year, we’re going to try to balance FUN with calories, and instead of a…
30 Minute Shrimp and Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes
30 Minute Shrimp and Orzo with Sun Dried Tomatoes! – And did I mention its all cooked up in one pan? We are crazy for Orzo around here! Â It’s cooks up super quick and is a nice change from plain old rice. Â After you toast it up it kind looks like Rice-a-Roni, the San Francicso…
12 Days of Christmas Roundup: Something for Everybody
Third and final post of brand new recipes celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas! Our last Christmas recipe roundup post! I know, I know…you’re upset. While we can’t blame you, we WILL supply you with some great recipes to take your mind off of your newfound sadness! For this last post, we wanted to…
Twice Baked Potato Bites
Twice Baked Potato Bites! – These were a huge hit and so easy to make!  Not sure I can have another  party without them! I love little bites….I could live on appetizers alone!  These beauties are about two bitefuls and were a hit at my last party! Nothing says yum like double stuffed anything…
Winter Citrus Bellini
Winter Citrus Bellini is a a beautiful blend of prosecco and citrus juice garnished with a festive sprig of rosemary! Nothing says ‘Christmas’ like a good holiday buzz paired with ones you love! Or..maybe you need the buzz to put up with the ones you love, but you know, tomato/tomato, tis’ the season, and this…
12 Days of Christmas Roundup: Family Favorites
Our second installment of 12 Days of Christmas Recipes is here! Hi Guys! Technically, it’s the 7th day of Christmas- but, we didn’t want to flood your inbox with emails so we’re formatting roundup style! In this issue, we have compiled a list of family favorites; skillet meatballs, homemade Lofthouse inspired cookie bars, and…
White Chocolate Energy Bark
This White Chocolate Energy Bark is an easy 5 minute recipe that works great for a mid-afternoon snack, or, wrap it up in parchment and tie with twine for a rustic last minute hostess gift! Chocolate- chocolate-chocolate! I love chocolate! I work part time, normally my hours are around the realm of 9:00AM-2:00PM 3…
Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Bars
Lofthouse Cookie Bars! – Super soft cream cheese cookie topped with tons of peppermint flavored buttery frosting! Have you ever had those big soft cookies with the pink frosting? Â Thats what these are only in bar form! Cream cheese in the cookie dough is the secret to this melt in your mouth bars! Â I added…
Sheet Pan Quiche
Sheet Pan Quiche! – This super easy quiche recipe makes a great appetizer for a crowd or a wonderful breakfast or brunch! Looking for a quick and easy appetizer to feed a crowd? Â These Sheet Pan Quiche Bites are perfect! Easy to make ahead of time and easy to tote to your next party!…
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Meatball Skillet
Easy & Cheesy Chicken Meatball Skillet-Â This 30 minute meal is a weeknight winner for the whole family! Anything that can be made in 30 minutes is my kind of meal! This easy & cheesy chicken meatball skillet is great for a weeknight meal. It’s also fabulous for appetizers. Serve with some sourdough and let your…
12 Days of Christmas Roundup – Holiday Happy Hour!
Hi Foodie Friends! Can you believe the holidays are here? Neither can we! To kick off the season, we’ve curated 12 brand new recipes to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas! You’ll find delicious treats for the whole season, and this week, we decided to kick off the 12 days of Christmas with a series of…
Cranberry Curd Tart
Cranberry Curd Tart – garnished with raspberries and pistachios- A unique holiday treat with bright, gorgeous Christmas colors! The older I get, the more I really enjoy tart food; I use to be all about sweets but they give me a mild headache now. Does anybody else get this? My latest kick is Cranberry- I literally…
How to Make Homemade Limoncello
How to Make Homemade Limoncello! – Booze, the gift that keeps on giving! Â This incredibly easy to make liquor will put a smile on the face of everyone you gift it to! Three simple ingredients. Â Lemons, of course. Â Along with vodka and some sugar and water to make the simple syrup. Â Mixed together it…
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette
Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette –  A galette is a fancy word for a rustic tart.  Around here ‘rustic’ means lazy! This beautifully unformed savory tart comes together in a flash. I love the simplicity.  Store bought pie crust filled with roasted squash, goat cheese and topped with arugula and pomegranate for a pop…