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Laughing Spatula / Recipe Index / Main Course Recipes

Main Course Recipes

We have all your main course recipes covered here! ย From easy skillet dinners to glorious soups and stews. ย Everything you need for a fresh, fast and fabulous dinner!

Main course recipes are our specialty. We are experts in helping you get dinner on the table

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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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Garlic Herb Ditalini Skillet with Meatballs & Peas (one pan meal)

By Kathi & Rachel

You know we love a one pan meal around here! Ditalini is great pasta for one pan meals because of how easy it is to measure. We pair ditalini with garlic, herbs, browned meatballs, and peas for a one pan dinner perfect for any weeknight. Bonus? You can make this recipe in under 30 minutes…

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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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Beef Bourginion

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

By Kathi & Rachel

ย Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon – Easy French Comfort Food. ย Hearty and comforting and filled with simple ingredients like beef, potatoes, carrots and onion all cooked up in a beefy red wine gravy.   What is Beef Bourguignon? – This easy beef french stew was made famous by Julia Childs. ย Braised beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and…

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Easy Ricotta Stuffed Shells (using store-bought sauce)

By Kathi & Rachel

I love stuffed shells, and this version makes it super easy on the cook. We stuff our shells with a ricotta mixture and use an easy store-bought sauce to bake it all up into one delicious, cozy ricotta stuffed shell casserole. Ricotta Stuffed Shells There are tons of methods to make ricotta stuffed shells. 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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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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The 10 Best Salad Recipes to Fill You Up

By Kathi & Rachel

Is there anything more satisfying than the crunch of a fresh salad in a nice big bowl? Not only are they healthy, but they’re full of flavor and when made right, they work great as make ahead meals. I love to showcase super filling salads, because being healthy can taste great, and be super satisfying,…

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Lasagna Cups

By Kathi & Rachel

One of my favorite appetizers is anything that is not usually portable, served in a wonton cup. Suddenly, it’s portable! Get all of the flavors of classic lasagna in a portable lasagna cup. A hearty filling made of ricotta and spinach, marinara and fresh mozzarella are baked to perfection. In only 20 minutes, you have…

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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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French Chicken

By Kathi & Rachel

One Pan French Chicken Recipe -Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms all cooked up in a delicious creamy broth! ย If you ever wanted to bring the flavors of France into your kitchen without spending hours behind the stove than this French Chicken Dinner Recipe is for you. We have had this recipe on the list…

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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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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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