Everybody loves a good slice of cornbread, and this cast iron cornbread is the best version I’ve ever had! The cast iron pan is preheated to give a delicious crust, while the batter inside bakes up to a fluffy and light finish. Top it with butter and honey for a delicious snack or side dish! The…
Side dish recipes
We love our flavorful side dishes at Laughing Spatula! Sides dishes don’t get the credit they should- sure, they’re not the main course, but they can still pack a punch with flavor and enhancing your meal. Be it a wedge salad platter, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Garlic and Cheese Stuffed Bread, or Easy One Rise Dinner Rolls, we have your side dishes covered. The in laws will LOVE you for bringing a Laughing Spatula side dish recipe!
Side dishes can highlight a perfect meal! Let us show you how to make easy and delicious side dish recipes.
Thai Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts
Sometimes a regular old weeknight vegetable needs some sprucing up! Thai Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts are super easy and they make for a much more flavorful weeknight side dish than just steamed veggies. I’ve even served them as an appetizer on skewers! I love me some brussel sprouts! It’s funny, brussel sprouts have gone through…
How to Oven Bake Quinoa, White and Brown Rice!
We’re here to teach you how to bake brown rice, white rice and quinoa with a no fail method. Perfect rice and quinoa every time without the hassle of stove top cooking! Â Once you try this method you will be hooked, all you need is an oven, some foil, and an oven safe dish. This…
Quick Pickled Three Bean Salad
This recipe is so simple and everybody goes nuts for it! It’s healthy, easy and it is delicious as a fresh topping on salads, or as a side dish. We know you will love this Quick Pickled Three Bean Salad as much as we do! I started eating (and since craving) this Four Bean Salad…
Tomato Orzo
This is as simple orzo recipe made in one pan, that only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. It’s easy and flavorful, and topping it with a little bit of cheese and basil makes it *chef’s kiss* perfection! Tomato Orzo will be your new favorite go to! Ingredients Needed to Make Tomato Orzo…
Sweet Potato Salad
Everybody loves a good potato salad and this version with sweet potatoes is a perfect healthy way to enjoy a potato salad. Soft chunks of sweet potato meet crunchy fresh corn, red onion and tomatoes tossed in a southwest vinaigrette. Something about the sweet potatoes combined with savory elements makes this a salad you can’t…
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-…
Homemade Crouton Recipe
This easy and simple crouton recipe yields perfect, crunchy croutons with loads of flavor. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and the end result are rustic croutons that are the star of any salad. Homemade croutons make any salad a homemade run! Homemade Crouton Ingredients The best part about homemade croutons…
Crab Rangoon Pizza
We love crab rangoon anything and this pizza recipe has been in our family for years. Premade pizza crusts and an easy mixture of imitation crab, cream cheese and a few other simple ingredients keep this recipe easy and full of flavor. My dad has been making this crab rangoon pizza since I was born….
Broccoli Salad Recipe
Our easy Broccoli Salad is full of crunchy broccoli, cranberries, pecans, red onion and brown sugar bacon. It’s all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette which really seals the flavor deal. this has become a new go-to in our house! Broccoli Salad Ingredients Broccoli I buy precut florets and cut them to be even smaller….
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! How to Make a Fall Salad with Maple Cider Vinaigrette! Crisp apples, toasted pecans, blue cheese crumbles, bacon and roasted sweet potatoes!  All mixed together in  a…
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
These Cauliflower Buffalo Bites are crispy, delicious, flavorful, and taste just like chicken wings- but, better! We used pre-cut cauliflower florets to make it even easier, and bonus- these only take 30 minutes to make. How to Make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings Preheat your oven to 400 degrees farenheit. Line a baking tray with foil (or…
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Crispy and crunchy on the outside and creamy melty in the middle! These Oven Baked Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are easier than the popular TIK TOK version and just as good! These little beauties take about 5 minutes of prep. Â They are great as a side dish or an appetizer…we love them with everything. Â Just…
Celery Gratin
Creamy and delicious Celery Gratin makes a great side dish to most any meal!  The subtle flavors of the celery shine in this surprisingly simple and elegant dish that’s finished with an easy cheese sauce and crispy panko crumb topping. If you have never cooked with celery as the star ingredient of a dish, you…
