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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!

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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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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Italian Soup with Sausage

By Kathi & Rachel

Italian Soup with Sausage has all the deep flavors we love in a easy to make savory soup! ย Sausage, tomatoes, fresh veggies and pasta. ย All come together in less than 30 minutes. ย Simple fresh ingredients make the best soup!   Why you will love this Easy Italian Sausage Soup Simple and fresh ingredients that you…

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Braided Salmon (perfect salmon dinner for holidays!)

By Kathi & Rachel

Braided salmon is an easy way to make any salmon filet into a beautiful main course. A quick braid technique combined with honey mustard and fresh dill makes this dish have so much flavor. ย This easy braided salmon is simple in prep, but beautiful enough for a holiday dinner, party, or even just a weeknight…

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Quinoa Salad with Feta and Chickpeas

By Kathi & Rachel

I love a healthy quinoa salad to throw in the refrigerator for weekday lunches. I love this one because it has quinoa, veggies, feta cheese, and chickpeas for protein. We dress it in our homemade Meditteranean dressing for a light and zesty lemony finish. The end result is a salad you can easily customize, and…

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Healthy Snack Cake (zucchini cake with cinnamon, apples, and carrots)

By Kathi & Rachel

I love this healthy snack cake! It’s a healthy, wholesome cake that works for breakfast, snacks, and even in lunchboxes. My son eats it after school and I feel good knowing he’s having a filling snack that tastes good. This cake has healthy elements like zucchini, carrots and apples in it, and it’s a one…

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Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes

13 Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes

By Kathi & Rachel

  Boneless chicken thighs are one of the most versatile cuts of chicken you can make. Unlike chicken breasts, which dry out easily and are costly, boneless chicken thighs are very forgiving and cost much less. They are great for long cooking dishes, like slow cookers, soups and stews. ย Here are a few of our…

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Feta and Herb Crusted Salmon

By Kathi & Rachel

Feta and herb crusted salmon is the restaurant quality weeknight recipe you need in your life! This super simple, but impressive main course is not only delicious, but beautiful too. It’s a year round salmon recipe that works great for weeknight meals, dinner parties, and holidays.ย  Feta Salmon with Herbs All you need for this…

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15 Ways to Use Ground Chicken

By Kathi & Rachel

I love using ground chicken. If you’ve ever found yourself with a pound of ground chicken and you’re not sure what to do with it, Laughing Spatula to the rescue! These are my favorite recipes for using ground chicken. You’ll find everything from pastas, to burgers, sliders, and even recipes for meal prep using ground…

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Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes

By Kathi & Rachel

This recipe is a total weeknight winner. Honey Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Sweet Potatoes is all made on one sheet pan. It’s baked to perfection, and we broil the chicken with a little bit of honey for a perfectly caramelized chicken thigh. I’ve made this time and time again and I know it will…

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Easy Breakfast Pizza

By Kathi & Rachel

Easy Breakfast Pizza – made with store bought Naan bread, mozzeralla, a few veggies and of course an egg! ย Just a few minutes of prep and in the oven it goes!   Eggs are becoming dinner and pizza is becoming breakfast and we couldn’t be happier about it. Make 2 or 20 of these easy…

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Baked Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

By Kathi & Rachel

We love any easy variation of chicken, especially chicken thighs. They’re easy, tender and this oven baked version is great for easy dinners and meal prep alike. All you need are boneless skinless chicken thighs, some spices, and olive oil. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs in the Oven Baked Chicken Thighs are one of the easiest…

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Thai Peanut Salad Dressing

By Kathi & Rachel

This easy Thai Peanut Salad Dressing is super simple and uses a peanut butter base for the best flavor combined with fresh ginger, soy sauce, and a few other pantry staple ingredients. This is a flavorful but simple to make dressing that is perfect for salads, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken and…

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Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet

By Kathi & Rachel

Often times I find myself with a pound or two of ground chicken and I’m not sure how to use it. Ground Chicken Pasta Skillet to the rescue! This is such an easy meal to make and one the whole family will love. We love to have it for leftovers the next day, too! Ingredients…

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