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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!

banh mi wonton cups on a parchment lined platter

Banh Mi Bites (Easy Chicken Wonton Appetizers)

By Kathi & Rachel

You know we love anything in a wonton wrapper around here! I love the flavors of banh mi sandwiches, and I wanted to create something in portable, appetizer fashion. These Banh Mi Bites are the perfect, protein packed appetizer recipe with all the flavors of a chicken banh mi, in an easy wonton cup.ย  Easy…

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drizzling honey mustard onto crispy chicken thigh

Butter-Dijon-Parmesan Crusted Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

By Kathi & Rachel

Crispy Butter Dijon Parmesan Crusted Chicken Thighs. Oven baked to a crispy crunch! ย Dredged in a simple concoction of butter and dijon then dipped in panko crumbs and parmesan. ย Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, this chicken is oven baked, but with all the crunch of fried chicken. One of our most…

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Hot corn dip out of the oven with frito scoop

Hot Corn Dip (Cheesy Creamy and Perfect for Parties)

By Kathi & Rachel

If you are looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer that dissapears in minutes this Hot Corn Dip is it. ย Loaded with sweet corn, melted cheese, a bit of sour cream and mayo with a hint of heat. ย Comes together in 5 minutes and bakes up perfectly every time! This hot cheesy dip comes together in…

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baked chicken meatballs on a sheet pan

Baked Chicken Meatballs

By Kathi & Rachel

These Baked Chicken Meatballs are easy, healthy and juicy! ย Made with ground chicken and baked for an easy hands off meal. ย Serve with pasta, rice or as an appetizer. ย Pefect for meal prep and they freeze really well. There is something so comforting about Meatballs! ย The ingredients mimick a meatloaf but the feeling just is…

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Tomato Pasta in a bowl

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

Creamy Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce comes together so quickly. ย Comforting pasta dish made with simple ingredients. ย  Easy enough for weeknights but perfect for company dinner with it’s restaurant quality taste.   ย Ingredients for Pasta in Tomato Cream Sauce – Pasta – we used Linguini but most any pasta will do – penne, spaghetti…

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side view of couscous in a clear glass bowl with parsley garnish

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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chicken burger patty on a spatula

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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