Summer is in full swing and you know what that means! Heaps and heaps of anything with fresh avocado. What says summer more than a big bowl of fresh guacamole? It’s everyones favorite party food and this is how we’ve been making our guacamole recipe for years. The lime keeps the avocado from turning brown, and…
Appetizers
We love appies! Hot or cold we got ’em! Twice baked potato bites, cheeseburger dip, baked goat cheese and many many more. We are party girls and appetizers are our specialty!
Find easy and delicious appetizers for all your parties!
Quick Pickled Onions
Quick Pickled Onions take less than 15 minutes to make with a simple vinegar and sugar brine that is made in the microwave! Ready to eat in an hour and will keep up to two weeks in the refrigerator! If your looking for a simple recipe that gives you a lot of bang for…
Taco Cups
These tasty Beef Wonton Taco Cups are the perfect appetizer, snack or dinner! We love them served along side a crispy salad for an easy meal or served up as a quick snack. Bonus: kids go crazy for them! Made with store bought wonton wrappers and a muffin tin, these little beauties are packable treats and…
How to Make Pizza Dough at Home
The best and easiest pizza dough! You can make restaurant quality pizza dough at home with just a few ingredients! This recipe makes enough for two 12″ pizza’s. Friday night pizza to the rescue! With just a few ingredients, flour, sugar, water and yeast you can make the most amazing pizza crust. Simple…
Hummus (Without Tahini) Recipe
On today’s episode of “What Does This Pregnant Lady Crave Today?” we’re making an easy batch of Hummus! This Hummus is so simple and easy, and best part is that it does not require Tahini (which I NEVER have in my pantry!). Keep scrolling- we top ours with some delicious and fresh toppings for added…
Coconut Shrimp
We LOVE anything tropical and these coconut shrimp are no exception! We use a simple dredge of flour, eggs, and finish the shrimp off by coating them in a mixture of panko crumbs and sweetened flakey coconut. Give the shrimp a light fry and the result is delicious, crunchy, restaurant quality coconut shrimp! These tropical coated…
How to Smoke Salmon
Smoking Salmon can seem like a daunting task- but trust us, it’s so easy! Your pals here at Laughing Spatula want you to enjoy this easy recipe that will simplify your smoked salmon needs. It’s not overly smokey, and it’s got a rich, deep, intense flavor (thanks to a 24 hour brine) that makes it…
Cheesy Bread Recipe
Everyone needs a great Cheesy Bread Recipe! This is the bread everyone will ask you to bring over and over again! Start with store bought bread and spread on the butter and cheeses. Bake not broil to heat all the way through, for the best bread ya ever had! We call this ‘Mike’s Cheesy Bread’…
Honey Roasted Pecans with Rosemary
These Savory and delicious Honey Roasted Pecans with Rosemary have only 3 simple ingredients and take only 20 minutes from start to finish! Do not be fooled by the easy ingredient list or the super simple prep…these nuts are crazy good! What kind of Pecans do I use? Unroasted unsalted raw pecan halves. The…
Crab Artichoke Dip
Crab Artichoke Dip is stuffed with artichoke hearts, cream cheese, a bit of poblano pepper and of course crab! On the table in less than 30 minutes and you can make the night before! We like to give this crab artichoke dip a little kick by using a fresh poblano pepper. We love these peppers…
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
These Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are marinated quickly in a delicious lemon and garlic mixture. Thrown on a hot grill, indoor or outdoor, and ready to eat in minutes! In just a few minutes you can have these delicious Grilled Shrimp Skewers on the table! Shrimp is always in our freezer. It works great…
Cheddar and Chive Savory Scones
Cheddar and Chive Savory Scones 30 Minutes – No Yeast – No Rise and better than a biscuit! I cut the chives fresh from my own little herb garden. Makes me feel like a farmer when I cut my own herbs. Yup, just me chewing on a piece of straw with a red bandana tied around my…
Smoked Salmon Pizza
This Smoked Salmon Pizza makes an easy and elegant appetizer or light meal. Made with store bought pizza crust, flat bread or naan, topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion and capers! Reminiscent of our favorite breakfast of bagels, cream cheese and lox, this easy to prepare Smoked Salmon Pizza is perfect for every meal! …
Homemade French Onion Dip
This is creamy, tangy, and easy Homemade French Onion Dip comes together in 15 minutes. It tastes better than store bought from the caramelized onions and is made with items you likely already have on hand. Dip some plain potato chips in it, or a spoon, or your finger…either way, Homemade French Onion Dip = Happiness!…
Pressed Italian Sandwiches
These packable Italian Pressed Sandwiches are stuffed with ham, salami, provolone, pesto and roasted red peppers! The flavor combo is big and even better, you can feed a crowd with them! Perfect lunch or appetizer! With no mayo to spoil the party, these are much more picnic friendly. I made these for our picnic…
