We absolutely love hosting! Thanksgiving is no exception, and we’ve done it enough to have some tips. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or just a small intimate gathering, we have some info we are so excited to share to keep your guests raving and comfortable in your home. How to Host Thanksgiving Obviously there are…
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!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
Crunchy, salty, sweet, Salted Caramel Rice Crispy Treats are our new favorite sweet snack around here. A traditional rice crispy treat meets caramel sauce, salt, and topped with an easy microwave ganache. We have fallen hard for these yummy treats and we know you will too! Don’t share these with the kiddos, hide them away and…
Super Easy Baked Egg Boats
This is one of the easiest recipes I have made in some time….not just ‘Easy’, but ‘Super Easy!”. These Baked Egg Boats are fabulous for Easter, Christmas morning, breakfast, brunch, or just when you need to give the kids an easy on the go breakfast! Slice and go. It’s that simple. Make a ‘boat’ with…
Strawberry Tiramisu
This Strawberry Tiramisu has layers of fresh strawberries, Mascarpone, whipping cream and tender lady fingers that have been dipped in orange juice and Cointreau. Incredibly simple to make…I promise! Egg free! My friend Ms. Betty (who is a fabulous home chef), brought this to a party recently and it was a show stopper! It’s like…
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Nothing beats a delicious old fashioned quiche, and this recipe for Ham and Cheese Quiche will be a family favorite. Perfect for brunch or holiday breakfast, this recipe is simple, and uses a store-bought pie crust to keep it easy. Leftovers for breakfast or even dinner are just as delicious! More About Quiche A quiche is…
Ham and Cheese Scones
Flakey, tender, and full of rich flavor, these Ham and Cheese Scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even just on their own. These are easy to bake and full of everything delicous! Ham and Cheese Scone Ingredients Flour Butter For scones, the best bet for flakey tender scones is grated cold butter. Just simple…
How to Make Granola
Our easy method for making granola has stood the test of time. We’ve been making this recipe for over 20 years! There are a million ways to customize it. This is a base recipe for how to make granola that is great as is, or to get creative with. First off- what exactly is granola?…
Stuffed Pork Loin with Apples, Cranberries and Pecans
This delicious, sweet and savory Pork Loin is stuffed with apples, pecans and dried cranberries. Topped with a dijon crust, it browns up like candy! This recipe is perfect for Christmas dinner, a dinner party, or a weeknight meal with leftovers for the week! Stuffed Pork Loin Recipe Preheat oven to 400 degrees farenheit. To start,…
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Croissant Breakfast Casserole! Store bought baked croissants, deli ham, gruyere cheese (or sub swiss) and an easy to make custard of eggs and half and half! Simple ingredients that yield the most amazing breakfast casserole! This savory breakfast casserole may be one of our fave recipes this year! It’s not only rich and flavorful, it…
Honey Roasted Nuts
We love roasted nuts, they make a perfect snack or hostess gift! These Honey Roasted Nuts are super easy and this recipe can be used with any nut combination. This is a perfect recipe for an easy holiday snack, and I love to package them up for my guests to take home with a sprig…
Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Broccoli Casserole in an easy to make velvety cheese sauce. No canned soup! Fresh ingredients that come together in a flash! Broccoli, milk, cheese and a crispy panko crumb topping. In the oven and on the table in less than an hour! This fresh and easy to make Broccoli Casserole requires no prior cooking of…
Orange Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon and Vanilla
This easy Orange Cranberry Sauce has Cinnamon and Vanilla in it. The complex but familiar flavors give it such a high end taste. Easy to make, this is a surprisingly simple recipe to make that everybody will love. This is probably one of the easiest recipes we have on our site. And might I say-…
Pumpkin Crisp
Pumpkin Crisp has all the flavors you love but easier to prepare. Crustless Pumpkin Pie! A perfect and easy Fall and Holiday dessert! We used our tried and true pecan crisp topping from our Pumpkin Pecan Muffin recipe. It makes a big batch of topping. You never wanna skimp on crispy topping! Baked in…
Winter Italian Salad
We love a good healthy salad and using Dandy® celery as the base for this Italian Chopped Salad makes it crunchy, and so satisfying! We use a homemade vinaigrette to keep it tangy and flavorful. There is something so satisfying about a fresh, crunchy salad. We love this salad for the Fall and Winter seasons;…
Apple Fritter Bread
Apple Fritter Bread! – Chunks of apples in a cinnamon batter that is amazingly easy to make! Topped with more apples and a delicate glaze reminiscent of those fried apple donut fritters we all love! Let’s just talk about what your kitchen will smell like when this is baking. That alone would sell me…
