Ranch is a staple in most American households, and one of our favorite ways to enjoy this classic dressing is by making our own Ranch Seasoning! It works great as a topping for loads of items- ranch popcorn, ranch potato wedges, this all purpose seasoning mix is healthy, delicious, and flavorful for endless amounts of…
Sauces and condiments
Here at Laughing Spatula, we love our sauces and condiments! Be it make ahead mushroom gravy, easy to make vinaigrettes of all types (including loads of Whole30 approved recipes!) and blueberry sauce to coat your French toast casserole, Laughing Spatula has your gooey and yummy needs covered with this Sauces and Condiments category!
Sauces and condiments enhance every meal! Made easily and with fresh ingredients we are your sauce experts!
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Have you ever read the ingredients on the back of your favorite store bought BBQ sauce? I love me some sweet, tangy store bought BBQ sauce but on the top of the ingredient list is high fructose corn syrup. This is a fabulous home made version, and tastes even BETTER, and uses ingredients you likely already…
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…
Homemade Boursin Cheese
I love Boursin Cheese! I love it stuffed in chicken, on crackers, on pita bread, even just a small spoonful of it is great. This DIY version of Boursin Cheese is an easy 5 minute recipe thats perfect for a snack, or a party appetizer. While I won’t say this is a healthy recipe, it’s…
Shrimp Pizza with 5 Minute Alfredo Sauce
Restaurant quality Shrimp Pizza with an Easy Alfredo Sauce at home! This delicious creamy and big flavored pizza starts with our 10 minute easy Alfredo sauce and basic pizza dough recipe. Friday night pizza is a thing around here. Always has been. We look forward to it all week long! We thought we would…
Easy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Make in the blender – ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE! This sauce does it all! Toss it with pasta, simmer your chicken or shrimp, even a dip for your fries or drizzle on your tacos! A staple recipe you will use over and over again! This sauce uses simple ingredients but when combined they go boom!…
Peach Salsa
This fresh, summer-y Peach Salsa is great paired with chicken, fish, or pork…but it’s just as good with chips, too! A big bright flavored, easy to prepare dish, this salsa combines peach with avocado, cilantro, red bell pepper, and is tossed in a simple mixture of lime juice and honey. Peaches are so seasonal, make…
Easy Homemade Caesar Dressing
We are big fans of Caesar salads around here and this one comes together in a flash. We used mayo as the base for a creamy dressing that will last for up to a week in your refrigerator! It takes only 5 minutes to whip up, and keeps your salad nice and crunchy! The early version…
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…
Easy Poppy Seed Dressing
In about two minutes you can whip up a batch of this delicious homemade Easy Poppy Seed Salad Dressing! This Poppyseed Dressing is delicious on all kinds of salad. Veggie, fruit or pasta! No need to run to the store and buy the bottled stuff. This easy to make dressing is made from ingredients you…
Blueberry & Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Blueberry and Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole! – With the easiest homemade blueberry sauce ever! We love this brunch casserole and so do our guests! You make it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning. If I was a blueberry…this is how I’d like to be remembered :). …
Easy Grilled Mahi with Avocado and Corn Salsa
TENDER FLAKY MAHI WITH A CRUNCHY FRESH CORN SALAD. GET THIS DELICIOUS MEAL ON THE TABLE IN ABOUT 30 MINUTES! We are always trying to find ways to work more fish into our diet. This recipe has become a staple. Not only in the summer time but anytime since it can be grilled indoors or…
The Best Greek Yogurt Honey Mustard Dressing or Dipping Sauce
This Greek Yogurt Honey Dijon Dressing tastes too good to be healthy! Do you love salads but hate ‘diet’ salad dressing? We have a game changer recipe for you! I love salads…I do! I order them even when I don’t have too…ya know, like when you are trying to lose a few pounds. But dressing…
The BEST Italian Chopped Salad You’ve Ever Had
This Italian Chopped Salad is chock full of Italian goodies, it’s healthy AND this recipe includes a delicious, do-it-yourself Lemon Basil vinaigrette. I know, you’re saying to yourself “mio dio che sembra così buono”, and I just can’t blame ya! Some Chop chop choppin’ and this Italian Chopped Salad is ready to go. Wee! Simple, easy…
