Twisted Bacon is the latest viral internet trend. Incredibly easy to make with only one ingredient….bacon! Super easy and fun to make this Twisted Bacon Recipe is tearing up the internet…well at least it was two minutes ago. Things change :). Originally posted on TikTok and made famous by Keto lovers. This bacon comes out perfectly…
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.
Summer Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Light and fresh food with bright flavors is the best part of Summer and warm weather- This sweet and savory Summer Salad is just the ticket! Full of fresh berries, jicama, pears, avocado, feta cheese and topped with chicken sausage all tossed up in a poppyseed dressing…this filling salad recipe says ‘Summer’ all over it!…
Caprese Focaccia Bread
We love anything with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil which is exactly why this dreamy, fluffy focaccia bread is one of our favorites! We use our classic focaccia bread recipe for an easy base, anybody can master. Focaccia bread is the perfect appetizer/side dish for any holiday or get together. It is beautifully rustic served…
Baked Rice
Once you try this Oven Baked White Rice you will never go back to stove top again! Perfect fluffy and tender rice…every single time! How to Oven Bake Rice – This is gonna go fast! Use a 2 quart baking dish for 1 cup of rice. Pour rice in the baking dish. Add boiling hot…
Easy Cheddar Biscuit Recipe
Our Easy Cheddar Biscuit Recipe comes together in just a few minutes. Â Tender, flakey simple to make biscuits that are perfect every time! Sometimes the most basic recipes are our favorite. Â Old school biscuits with a touch of cheese and a sprinkle of green onions to make them go boom! We served them with Chicken…
Quinoa Pilaf
This Quinoa pilaf is so easy to make, packed full of veggies, fresh herbs and it’s a great change up from traditional rice pilaf! I finally took a sip of the Quinoa Kool-aid and I am hooked!  Who ever saw that coming?  I used to make fun of all the Quinoa and Kale recipes out there….
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…
Greek Rice with Lemon and Feta
We are big fans of bright fresh flavor, so this Greek Rice was a no brainer recipe for us! Sautéed with butter, garlic and lemon zest then finished off with feta cheese and fresh parsley, this is an easy 10 minute side dish that the whole family will love. Greek style rice is traditionally made…
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…
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…
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
I finally bit the bullet and bought an air fryer! I have to say- it is a pretty cool gadget and definitely lives up to the hype. These Air Fryer Potato Wedges were one of the first things I made and oh boy they are delicious! Tender on the inside, crispy on the outside and…
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…
Focaccia Bread Recipe
We’ve been making focaccia bread in our family for years- before its was something trendy! This version is easy, soft and as a regular bread aficionado, probably my all-time favorite carb. Being that we’ve been making this for so long, I’m so excited to share this recipe. It’s delicious served with marinara (or any dipping…
Asian Rice Salad
A nice little change up from your regular pasta or potato salad is our Asian Rice Salad. Served chilled,  the combo of tender wild rice, crunchy cashews and water chestnuts are addicting!  We also add baby corn to get more veggies in there. Best part? It’s easy! It’s gotta be easy or it just doesn’t show up here! This…
Peach Salsa
This fresh, summer-y Peach Salsa is great paired with chicken, fish, or pork…and 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 this…
