Well, the verdict is in- Hot Chocolate Bombs are 2021’s first food trend (remember whipped coffee? Kinda like that!). This Valentine’s Day version is festive and pink, and explodes into delicious hot chocolate with pink marshmallows. We’ll show you how to make them, and list out the tools you need…they are actually pretty simple! Basic…
Holiday recipes
Our Holiday recipes are perfect for any level of cook and include Food for a crowd, appetizers and desserts!
Perfect Butternut Squash Risotto
This Perfect Butternut Risotto will be the hit of the table! Â Easy on the cook instructions and done in about 25 minutes! Â Creamy arborio rice cooked slowly with fresh cut butternut squash and sage with parmesan cheese of course…the flavor combo is a winner! This is what Fall season should taste like. Â And so simple…
Grinch Cookies
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what other way to celebrate than with cookies? Grinch Cookies are delicious cakey sugar cookies with a green hue and a candy sprinkle heart. I made these while watching the 2018 version of The Grinch on Netflix- it’s my favorite version.  The music is great and…
Honey Glazed Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
Seared in honey, butter and thyme- this delicious one pan meal is a family favorite. Honey Glazed Chicken and Sweet Potatoes is made all in one pan, finished off in the oven, and the perfect weeknight meal or a date night in. This is such an easy recipe- the chicken is tender on the…
Turkey Roulade with Stuffing
Our Turkey Roulade with  Stuffing is the perfect way to get all that turkey goodness in half the time with half the mess!  Perfect for a smaller gathering.  I think it is safe to say our Thanksgiving table in 2020 will not look like last years.  Smaller gatherings will be taking place across the…
Easy Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy
Easy Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy! Made with store bought chicken and beef stock with a little cream if you like!  We amp up the flavor of the broth by browning the butter and flour.  This 15 minute recipe is a gravy game changer! Make ahead recipes on Thanksgiving day are a gift.  It is…
Easy Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups
Easy Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups! Â Cream cheese, peppers, bacon, cheddar and sour cream all mixed up and put in a double wonton wrapper with a layer of cheese in between! Â The perfect party or game day appetizer! We have been a bit obsessed with wonton wrappers this year. Â It’s the year of the non party…
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…
Pumpkin Pancake Recipe
Fall is here people, Fall is here! I made these Pumpkin Pancakes for Sunday Brunch and oh boy they were delicious. Full of pumpkin puree and cinnamon, these Pumpkin flavored Pancakes whip up quick and the whole family loves them. We are big brunch lovers around here– but we haven’t always been! Our love of…
Margarita Cupcakes
MARGARITA CUPCAKES! – Tequila and lime infused cupcakes with a simple cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of salt will get your party started!  These grown up cupcakes are moist, delicious and fun to serve! We started with our Easy Fresh Key Lime Cake recipe and added a bit of tequila to kick it up a…
The Best Chocolate Cake!
One bowl – Ten Minutes is all it takes to make The Best Chocolate Cake!  Once you make this you will never go back to a box mix!   It’s just simple ingredients the way cake should be but when combined…wow!  Just wow!  The frosting takes two minutes and is made IN THE MICROWAVE!  Not kidding!…
Cherry Topped Brownies – Made with Boxed Mix
Sometimes ya gotta go old school! Â Like these super easy and delicious Cherry Topped Brownies made with boxed mix and canned cherry pie filling! Â The second layer is cream cheese and a jar of store bought frosting. Â Doesn’t get any easier or yummier! Nothing says I love you like chocolate and cherries! Â January cleanse is…
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! Â This is the bread everyone will ask you to bring over and over again! Â Start with store bought bread and spread on the butter and cheeses. Â 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 – Â Fresh cauliflower casserole with a creamy cheese sauce and on your table in no time! Â How much flavor can you stuff into a vegetable? Â This big flavored casserole will have everyone scraping their plates! Misbehavin’ veggies! Â Cauliflower all mixed up with a super easy and creamy cheese sauce! Â This…