Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a delicious, warm breadstick? I think not! You’ll be shocked at how easy these are to make, and a brushing of melted garlic butter is the icing on the cake (the butter on the breadstick?), this Breadstick Recipe has ya covered! Steps to make Homemade Breadsticks: Homemade…
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.
Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
Delicious, oven roasted corn on the cob is a staple for the Spring and Summer months, and the best part is delicious and fresh veggies as side dishes, but this recipe is perfect for any month because all you need to do is bake it in your oven! You can usually buy corn on the…
Twisted Bacon – Oven Baked
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…
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. Tender, flakey simple to make biscuits that are perfect every time! Sometimes the most basic recipes are our favorite. 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. Quinoa Pilaf Recipe 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…
Perfect Butternut Squash Risotto
This Perfect Butternut Risotto will be the hit of the table! Easy on the cook instructions and done in about 25 minutes! 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. 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. Making Greek Rice To start making…
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. Also known as Pomme Fondant or Melting Potatoes, these are 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. What 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…
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. Focaccia Bread Recipe This recipe was handed down to me from my mom. I grew up coming home after school to fresh baked focaccia…
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! Start with a store bought brown and wild rice mix. We use…
