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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!

Skillet Chicken and Zucchini

Easy Chicken and Zucchini Recipe

By Kathi & Rachel

One Pan Easy Chicken and Zucchini Recipe – Simple fresh ingredients that come together in just minutes. A perfect way to use up all that extra summer zucchini. ย Clean eating packed with protein one skillet dinner. Fresh zucchini, ground chicken, tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, onion and a sprinkle of cheese bring this easy and fresh…

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pasta casserole

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

By Kathi & Rachel

Baked Spaghetti Casserole – layers of meat sauce, spaghetti, tomato sauce and cheese. ย All baked up in the comfort of a 9 x 13 casserole. ย Easy and delicious, your family will love it!   This delicious casserole feeds a crowd and then some. ย  I love to make this up on a Friday night so…

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broccoli salad in a bowl with feta cheese

Broccoli Salad Recipe

By Kathi & Rachel

Our easy Broccoli Salad is full of crunchy broccoli, cranberries, pecans, feta cheese, red onion and brown sugar bacon. It’s all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette which really seals the flavor deal. this has become a new go-to in our house! ย I first had this salad at the Grand Californian hotel, just outside of Disneyland….

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Healthy potato salad

Healthy Potato Salad

By Kathi & Rachel

Looking for a lighter twist on classic potato salad? ย  This healthy potato salad recipe uses greek yogurt with just a touch of mayonnaise to keep that traditional flavor. ย Light and tangy your family will never know they are eating healthy! Made with simple, ย wholesome ingredients this Classic Healthy Potato Salad recipe will become your…

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Strawberry Basil Lemonade

By Kathi & Rachel

If you need a really easy, delicious and garden fresh beverage, look no further than Strawberry Basil Lemonade. My son and I picked fresh basil from the garden and muddled it with farmers market strawberries for the freshest tasting, Strawberry Basil infused Lemonade. So good, and so fresh! Making Strawberry Basil Lemonade This recipe is…

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Cucumber Appetizers with Crab Salad & Sweet Chili

By Kathi & Rachel

These are my absolute favorite appetizers! A cucumber slice is topped with crab salad and drizzled with sweet chili sauce, and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. This recipe only takes 5 minutes to make, but has such a wow factor for guests. Easy Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Crab Salad Looking for a light,…

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Seared Chicken with Mushroom Sauce on skillet

Easy Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

This is such a perfect weeknight dinner. This easy and healthy chicken breast with mushroom pan sauce recipe will become one of your regular weeknight rotations! ย With just a quick sear and a few ingredients you have the most amazing dinner and mushroom gravy. Why We Love This Chicken and Mushroom Gravy Skillet This Chicken…

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Cauliflower Potato Salad

By Kathi & Rachel

This Cauliflower Potato Salad is low carb and it tastes just like potato salad, but without the carbs. It is healthy, and super fresh. Fresh steamed tender cauliflower all mixed up with your favorite potato salad fixings. Cauliflower Salad Recipe This is the perfect low carb summer recipe! ย Think about a cooked white potato cubed…

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celery protein snacks on a white plate

Celery Protein Snacks

By Kathi & Rachel

I love these Celery Protein Snacks year around. They make for a great snack! Crisp, crunchy celery stuffed with cream cheese, bagel seasoning and wrapped up in arugula with lunchmeat and cheese. You’ll be shocked how delicious this tastes and how healthy it is! Celery Sticks The key to this recipe is using fresh, crunchy,…

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overhead view of poke bowl

Homemade Poke Bowls

By Kathi & Rachel

Poke Bowls are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a fresh and nutritious lunch or dinner. You can make them with a variety of ingredients and the best part is, you can really tailor them to your liking! I like to prep loads of veggies and make these throughout the week as my work…

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20 Minute Shrimp Stacks

By Kathi & Rachel

These 20 minute shrimp stacks are super easy, flavorful, and colorful! Fresh shrimp, avocado, mango and rice are formed into restaurant style stacks for an easy dinner everyone loves. Shrimp Stack Ingredients Riceย  To fully cooked white rice, add rice vinegar, and sesame oil.ย  If you want to save a step, use frozen rice. Grain…

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panko crusted salmon on a foil pan

Panko Crusted Salmon

By Kathi & Rachel

We’re famous for our salmon recipes, and we have another great one to add to your salmon repertoire! A simple but flavorful coating of panko crumbs, herbs, and lemon zest coat a perfectly cooked piece of salmon. The result? A restaurant quality meal perfect for any dinner at home, or special occasion.ย  Panko Crusted Salmon…

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chicken drumsticks on a white platter

How to Bake Chicken Drumsticks

By Kathi & Rachel

Baked Chicken Drumsticks are super easy to make, and they’re one of the most economical cuts of chicken. We’ll show you how to bake juicy, flavorful chicken drumsticks with this easy step-by-step recipe. Get tips on seasonings to use, cooking time, and temperature for the best baked chicken drumsticks! Chicken Drumsticks are Perfect for Weeknight…

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sheet pan with honey mustard salmon baked on it

Honey Mustard Salmon

By Kathi & Rachel

Another easy salmon recipe! This time, we mix together a homemade honey mustard sauce and slather it over salmon, then bake it for an easy weeknight meal thats healthy and super flavorful. This is one of our household favorites! Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon Baking salmon is one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to…

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Fresh Veggie Pasta salad with vinaigrette

Veggie Pasta Salad

By Kathi & Rachel

Fresh and simple Veggie Pasta Salad – we clean out the refrigerator for this fresh pasta salad! ย Tender pasta, fresh veggies all mixed up with a simple vinaigrette. ย This salad is great for lunch or dinner. ย Add a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp and you have a whole meal! We love having a big…

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