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…
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.
Winter Salad
I love me a good bowl of healthy vegetables and just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t still have a good salad! This easy Winter Salad is full of fresh apples, pears, red onion, pomegranate seeds and all of the ingredients are seasonally friendly to winter making it super fresh. We top it…
Apple Radish Slaw
We love clean, simple and healthy flavors. This easy Apple Radish Slaw with Lemon Honey Vinaigrette hits all of the marks. Fresh crisp apples meet slightly spicy Dandy Radish Ministicks® for a side dish you’ll love during any season. All About Radishes Radishes are actually a member of the mustard and cabbage family, which explains…
Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes – No Peel – No Boil Recipe! Don’ t wait until the Holidays to make mashed potatoes! This easy fool proof recipe will keep you in the ‘taters all year long! Super easy and creamy mashed potatoes! Cooked and mashed up in your slow cooker. Cooking and mashing up…
Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
Amp up your baked potato game with these Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes! They’re cheesy, delicious, and super simple to make. A little bit of broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a few other pantry staples make for an easy but satisfying side dish that easily doubles as a main course. Making Broccoli Cheddar Potatoes The most tedious…
Cast Iron Cornbread
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…
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! Brussel Sprouts with Sweet Chili Sauce I love me some brussel sprouts! It’s…
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! 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…
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…
Honey Roasted Nuts
We love roasted nuts, they make a perfect snack or hostess gift! These Honey Roasted Nuts are super easy and this recipe can be used with any nut combination. This is a perfect recipe for an easy holiday snack, and I love to package them up for my guests to take home with a sprig…
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…
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…
