Sometimes ya gotta go old school! Like these super easy and delicious Cherry Topped Brownies made with boxed mix and canned cherry pie filling! The second layer is cream cheese and a jar of store bought frosting. Doesn’t get any easier or yummier! Nothing says I love you like chocolate and cherries! January cleanse is…
Holiday recipes
We have a plethora of easy on the cook and delicious Holiday recipes for you and your family! Hearty casseroles for Christmas, brunch meals for Easter like Eggs Benedict and French Toast casseroles, or fantastic burgers for the 4th of July like Chicken Avocado Burgers, or Thai Chicken Burgers- we have your holidays covered here at Laughing Spatula!
Our Holiday recipes are perfect for any level of cook and include Food for a crowd, appetizers and desserts!
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’…
Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin
Creamy Cauliflower Au Gratin – Fresh cauliflower with a creamy cheese sauce and on your table in no time! How much flavor can you stuff into a vegetable? This big flavored casserole will have everyone scraping their plates! Misbehavin’ veggies! Cauliflower all mixed up with a super easy and creamy cheese sauce! This recipe…
Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies
Did you know that December 4th, is National Cookie Day? I’m celebrating by posting these delicious, simple to make Loaded Brownie Mix Cookies! They are thick, fudgey, chocolatey, and we kick them up a notch by adding 3 kinds of chocolate chips. The beauty of these brownie mix cookies is that they only really require…
Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage
These delicious and easy to make Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage are stuffed with potato, sausage and cheese then baked in an egg and cream mixture. A super easy to make breakfast or brunch for your crowd! Be still my enchilada loving heart! I think I have found the perfect meal and so easy! With just…
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…
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
I’m a big lover of potatoes- crispy potatoes, mashed potatoes, twice baked potatoes- you name it, I love ’em. I made this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole after putting together my whipped potatoes; some cheddar cheese, some bacon, and some green onions make this one delicious dish. How to make Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole – Start…
Easy Holiday Recipes for a Crowd
We all know the Holidays can be a happy but sometimes stressful time. Let Laughing Spatula help ease your troubles with a few of our most popular and delicious HOLIDAY RECIPES FOR A CROWD! APPETIZERS TO START! SHEET PAN QUICHE BITES – Make ahead and chill or serve at room temp. Use ham,…
Baked Ziti with Sausage and Bechamel
If your looking for a delicious way to feed a crowd this Baked Ziti with Sausage and Béchamel will wow your guests! Easy on the cook using store bought Marinara sauce with a super simple Béchamel Sauce to make it creamy and cheesy! Don’t be scared by that fancy word ‘Béchamel’. I promise to take…
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…
Cranberry and Brie Filled Biscuits
Thanksgiving and Holiday prep is in full swing! I had leftover homemade cranberry sauce, canned biscuits and some leftover brie from a cheese platter- hey! let’s stuff biscuits with cranberry sauce and brie, that surely can’t be terrible! Visions of chubby fairies danced in my head as I took a bite. These Cranberry and Brie…
Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple Cider Vinaigrette
Autumn Salad with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Maple Cider Vinaigrette! Using mostly prepped store bought ingredients, this salad is a breeze to make and will feed a crowd! Crisp apples, toasted pecans, blue cheese crumbles, bacon and roasted sweet potatoes! All mixed together in a super easy to make Maple-Dijon and Lemon Vinaigrette. How to Make…
Orange Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon and Vanilla
Cranberry sauce is second to Thanksgiving Stuffing for my favorite Turkey Day side dish! I love the tanginess of it but also the smell of it as it permeates my kitchen. This Cranberry sauce has orange, cinnamon and vanilla and has a high end taste with a simple recipe. It is bar none, the best…
Fondant Potatoes
Fondant Potatoes are a classic and elegant way to serve up potatoes. Crispy on the outside, and deliciously creamy on the inside! They’re impressive, flavorful, and so easy to make. We make ours unique by adding white wine, fresh garlic, and fresh thyme. These are a FABULOUS recipe for Christmas, too! So what exactly are…
