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Laughing Spatula / Recipe Index / Fast and Fresh

Fast and Fresh Recipes

Here at Laughing Spatula, we’re known for our fast and fresh recipes! Be it Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Feta, One Pot Mediterranean Orzo, Skillet Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, our recipes are easy to make with TONS of flavor and the best part? You don’t have to be a master chef to make them! Cook on, you amazing semi-chef, you.

We are the experts of Fast and Fresh Recipes! See hundreds of easy recipes here!

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How to Microwave Couscous (fluffy & perfect every time)

By Kathi & Rachel

We love couscous for a quick weeknight side dish. It’s the perfect medium to dress up with veggies & dressing, or you can simply enjoy it on its own. This guide will teach you how to Microwave Couscous so it’s fluffy and perfect every time. The best part? It only takes about 5 minutes. You…

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Soup made from leftover chicken or turkey in a bowl.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

Chicken Pot Pie Soup – (or Turkey Pot Pie Soup) Cozy comfort in a bowl! If you love the classic flavors of a Chicken Pot Pie but are looking for something less time consuming, this soup is for you. This recipe doubles as Turkey Pot Pie Soup and is perfect for leftovers from Thanksgiving and…

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balsamic and rosemary coated turkey tenderloin

Turkey Tenderloin with Balsamic and Rosemary

By Kathi & Rachel

Turkey tenderloin is one of the most underrated proteins for weeknight dinners. They’re lean but super high in protein, and absorb the flavor of marinade really well. My favorite part about this Turkey Tenderloin with Balsamic and Rosemary is that it makes for a unique twist on a weeknight dinner, little different than the usual…

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homemade rice a roni in a pan with fresh parsley

Homemade Rice-a-Roni (no processed ingredients)

By Kathi & Rachel

Rice-a-Roni is one of my favorite boxed dishes, but I don’t love the ingredients. Did you know you can make Homeade Rice-a-Roni, with no processed ingredients, in the same amount of time? You sure can! Make as little or as much as you want and enjoy the leftovers for days. This easy recipe will be…

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with a drizzle of lemon dressing

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

By Kathi & Rachel

This Crunchy, Easy, Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is packed with protein. ย It makes a big bowl of healthy salad that is as easy as chopping up veggies and tossing them in a bowl. ย The Lemon Dijon Dressing takes two minutes. ย Perfect for meal prep all week long! Why chickpeas are a protein packed power house…

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Ground Chicken Burgers

By Kathi & Rachel

We love ground chicken for how healthy it is and how quickly it cooks, so naturally, we had to share our recipe for ground chicken burgers! This easy and simple recipe comes together in a flash, and you can serve these ground chicken burger patties on a bun, or on their own for a nice…

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Protein Packed Dinner Recipes

15 Easy High Protein Dinner Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

If your looking for Easy Protein Packed Dinner Recipes that keep you full you have come to the right place. ย Whether your meal prepping, feeding a busy family or simply trying to eat healthier we have the high protein recipes you need. From quick skillet meals to sheet pan dinners and cozy one pot dishes,…

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Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

By Kathi & Rachel

Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – ย A colorful healthy meal with minimal prep. ย Packed with lean chicken breasts and fresh vegetables in a classic Mediterranean recipe. ย Best of all everything is cooked on one sheet pan which means very little clean up.   Why you will love this Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner – Easy…

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17 Healthy Chicken Breast Dinner Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

We are famous for our healthy chicken dinner recipes, we thought it would be helpful to have our top 17 Healthy Chicken Breast Dinner Recipes all in one spot! These are recipes we cook often in our kitchens, and all of them can be made in 30 minutes or less. Not only are these chicken…

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ground turkey recipe collage

9 Recipes that Use Ground Turkey

By Kathi & Rachel

Ground turkey is a super versatile, healthy lean meat. You can use it so many ways, and it makes for a perfect protein packed main ingredient that’s easy to cook. It browns pretty quickly, making it ideal for easy weeknight meals. Here’s our favorite 9 recipes that use ground turkey, featuring everything from meatloafs, to…

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overhead view of chicken and rice pilaf

Baked Chicken Breasts with Lemon Rice Pilaf

By Kathi & Rachel

This easy chicken and rice recipe features tender baked chicken breasts, aromatic lemon pilaf with veggies, and the best part? This is such an easy recipe, you’ll make it over and over again! The bright lemon flavor is so delicious, and it’s a clean eating recipe with leftovers for days. Baked Chicken Breast with Rice…

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Blueberry Crumb Bars

By Kathi & Rachel

We love any type of berry dessert and these blueberry crumb bars are perfect for any time of year. The best part about this recipe is that the crust and the topping are double duty, so you only have to use 2 mixing bowls for this entire recipe. Blueberry crumb bars are probably one of…

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Sheet Pan Quiche cut into squares

Sheet Pan Quiche

By Kathi & Rachel

Sheet Pan Quiche! – This ย easy quiche recipe makes a great appetizer for a crowd or a wonderful breakfast or brunch. ย Whether your hosting Easter, Mothers Day or just want a simple Sunday breakfast this Sheet Pan Quiche recipe is one you will make over and over again.   Ingredients for Easy Quiche – Eggs…

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Loaded Potato Bites

Twice Baked Potato Bites

By Kathi & Rachel

Twice Potato Bites are everything we love in a loaded potato only in appetizer form. ย Stuffed with sour cream, cheese, bacon and green onion then served warm or room temperature for a perfectly portable snack.   Why we love these Loaded Potato Bites – simple ingredients that come together perfectly. easy to bring along to…

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overhead view of lemon orzo soup

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

By Kathi & Rachel

We love this 20 Minute Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup in winter or summer! ย This super fast and fresh soup is healthy and full of flavor, citrusy notes, tender chicken, and comforting orzo. We use a couple tips and tricks to give this soup the best flavor, and we’re so excited to share them. These 2…

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