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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!

mango iced tea in a clear short glass with mango slice garnish

How to Make Mango Iced Tea

By Kathi & Rachel

Mango Iced Tea is a refreshing drink that is super easy to make. Our recipe uses only mango, honey, and black iced tea. You’ll be shocked how easy it is to make, and how delicious it tastes! Mango Tea Recipe The base of mango tea is simple brewed black tea. Next, you make a homemade…

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Baked Mediterranean Chicken in a 9 x 13 pan

Mediterranean Chicken

By Kathi & Rachel

Mediterranean Chicken is a dish that truly has it allโ€”healthy, easy, and oh-so-delicious! Just toss everything into a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and relax! It’s filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a light lemony sauce that ties it all together . Enjoy a delicious ย meal without the hassle!   We thrive…

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Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

By Kathi & Rachel

This Creamy Roasted Red Pepper dip is a healthy dip recipe we love any time of year. It’s infused with savory feta cheese, garlic, and uses a Greek yogurt & cream cheese base. The result is an easy 5 minute blender dip your guests will love! The Perfect Anything Dip This roasted red pepper dip…

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smoked salmon dip in a clear bowl with green onion garnish

Salmon Dip

By Kathi & Rachel

Easy salmon dip is a favorite in our family! This recipe is simple and comes together in only a couple minutes. It’s the perfect appetizer for any season. Naturally low in carbohydrates, you can also make a low fat version using Greek yogurt.   What is Salmon Dip? Salmon dip is a creamy spread made…

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Strawberry cake

Easy Strawberry Cake!

By Kathi & Rachel

This Strawberry Cake recipe may be the easiest recipe you make all summer long! ย Simple ingredients that come together in a perfect cake. ย One bowl is all it takes for this fresh and delicious cake. This easy cake is the star of any picnic or potluck! ย Stuffed with fresh strawberries and simple ingredients! Ingredients for…

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Asparagus tart

Asparagus Tart

By Kathi & Rachel

Try this incredibly easy to make Asparagus Tart! ย Crisp tender asparagus on a bed of Puff Pastry and Gruyere Cheese. Topped with a few cherry tomatoes for a taste and look of spring! A perfect recipe for Mothers Day, Holiday Brunch and Easter! ย It’s so impressive looking but so very easy and just a handful…

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Simple Spaghetti

By Kathi & Rachel

Every chef should have a weeknight spaghetti recipe as their go to. This is ours! It’s a hearty combination of ground beef, onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, and some pantry staple spices. The best part about this recipe is the meat is interchangeable, so you can use any kind you like (ground turkey or…

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The Best Salmon Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

We are salmon experts and grew up with the best salmon in the Seattle area, so we’re here to bring you The Best Salmon Recipes! We’ve sourced recipes using all methods from baking, to air frying, to grilling and we’ve picked our top recipes featuring salmon. These are all perfect for weeknight meals, company dinners,…

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3 baked chicken breasts on a sheet pan with parsley garnish

Sheet Pan Chicken Breasts

By Kathi & Rachel

If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve a perfectly baked chicken breast, this is the recipe for you! We are experts in sheet pan meals and this staple Sheet Pan Chicken Breast is a recipe every home cook needs. This recipe is perfect for so many uses and meal prep alike. Perfect chicken baked on…

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bowl of chicken chili

Ground Chicken Chili

By Kathi & Rachel

Ground Chicken Chiliย  Hearty and Healthy! ย You will never miss the beef in this flavorful easy to make chili recipe. When it comes to ground beef vs. ground chicken, chicken always wins around here! ย Nothing against beef, we all love it but it can be heavy. ย Ground chicken is a great substitute for ground beef…

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Pineapple bars

Easy Pineapple Bars (with Video)

By Kathi & Rachel

These easy Pinapple Bars come together quickly and are so delicious! ย The crust doubles as the topping which makes for a super easy cookie bar recipe!   This is one of the easiest dessert recipes in my recipe box! ย With just a handful of simple ingredients you can whip up a batch of these Pineapple…

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overhead view of BLT pasta salad

BLT Pasta Salad

By Kathi & Rachel

This delicious BLT Salad with Ranch and Avocado is full of pasta, lettuce, bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese, and dressed in creamy delicious ranch dressing. It is a favorite for BBQ’s, potlucks, or even for dinner! This is a super simple recipe; you can add as many additions as you like to up the protein and…

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Lemon Dill Sauce

By Kathi & Rachel

Easy Lemon Dill Sauce is a yogurt based sauce that doubles as a dip, and pairs great with fish and chicken! This recipe only takes about 3 minutes to make from start to finish, and packs big flavor. Fresh dill, zesty lemon, garlic, yogurt and little dash of mayonnaise make for a restaurant quality dip!…

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Bang Bang Salmon

By Kathi & Rachel

Bang Bang Salmon! – Tender salmon fillets oven baked or Air Fried and topped with the delicious sauce we all love! ย A perfect weeknight meal done in minutes but fancy enough for company!   We are orginally from the Pacific Northwest and Salmon is a staple around here. ย  Our number one recipe is Perfect…

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overhead view of celery and white rice in a pan

Baked Celery Rice

By Kathi & Rachel

Celery Rice is an easy flavorful dish for Spring. Crisp, light Dandyยฎcelery bakes up to tender perfection alongside diced onions, garlic, and lemon zest for a bright finish. This is a super easy side dish we think youโ€™ll love! All About Celeryย  Celery is a fibrous vegetable well known for its long crunchy stalks, and…

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