We LOVE anything tropical and these coconut shrimp are no exception! We use a simple dredge of flour, eggs, and finish the shrimp off by coating them in a mixture of panko crumbs and sweetened flakey coconut. Give the shrimp a light fry and the result is delicious, crunchy, restaurant quality coconut shrimp! These tropical coated…
Snack recipes
Here at Laughing Spatula, we love snacks and we have the BEST snack recipes on the net! We don’t skimp on flavor and we’re sure to make it easy for cooks of all levels. Check out Twice Baked Potato Bites, Baked Goat Cheese, or even Homemade Fudgsicles among our some of our best snacks. Our personal favorite? Double bacon cheeseburger dip with mini buns- yum!
Sharing easy to make and delicious Snack recipes
How to Smoke Salmon
Smoking Salmon can seem like a daunting task- but trust us, it’s so easy! Your pals here at Laughing Spatula want you to enjoy this easy recipe that will simplify your smoked salmon needs. It’s not overly smokey, and it’s got a rich, deep, intense flavor (thanks to a 24 hour brine) that makes it…
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
I made these on a whim to bring over to a girls day get together. ALL of these baked buffalo cauliflower bites were were GONE within minutes! These Cauliflower Buffalo ‘wings’ 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…
Honey Roasted Pecans with Rosemary
These Savory and delicious Honey Roasted Pecans with Rosemary have only 3 simple ingredients and take only 20 minutes from start to finish! Do not be fooled by the easy ingredient list or the super simple prep…these nuts are crazy good! What kind of Pecans do I use? Unroasted unsalted raw pecan halves. The…
Crab Artichoke Dip
Crab Artichoke Dip is stuffed with artichoke hearts, cream cheese, a bit of poblano pepper and of course crab! On the table in less than 30 minutes and you can make the night before! We like to give this crab artichoke dip a little kick by using a fresh poblano pepper. We love these peppers…
Cranberry and Brie Filled Biscuits
Thanksgiving and Holiday prep is in full swing! I had leftover homemade cranberry sauce, canned biscuits and some leftover brie from a cheese platter- hey! let’s stuff biscuits with cranberry sauce and brie, that surely can’t be terrible! Visions of chubby fairies danced in my head as I took a bite. These Cranberry and Brie…
Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Streusel Topping
Pumpkin Spice season is almost in full force and we’re here to rescue you from your summer slump with some Pumpkin Loaf Cake with Streusel Topping! Delicious, moist and dense pumpkin cake is met with loads of delicious streusel topping. This is perfect to bring to work functions, breakfast for the kiddos, or you know…with…
Smoked Salmon Pizza
This Smoked Salmon Pizza makes an easy and elegant appetizer or light meal. Made with store bought pizza crust, flat bread or naan, topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion and capers! Reminiscent of our favorite breakfast of bagels, cream cheese and lox, this easy to prepare Smoked Salmon Pizza is perfect for every meal! …
Homemade French Onion Dip
This is creamy, tangy, and easy Homemade French Onion Dip comes together in 15 minutes. Don’t waste your time on processed store bought French Onion Dip when you can make it just as quickly as you can walk down the chip/dip aisle! Recently I reconnected with some old girlfriends from high school- we get together…
Skinny Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Here is one of my secret diet weapons! Skinny Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup. Coming in at only 30 calories a cup. (That is exactly a cup in the photo by the way). It’s hearty and healthy and great with a half a turkey sammie for lunch. In under 30 minutes you can have…
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
These super easy to make Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles are creamy and delicious ! With a handful of ingredients you can whip up a batch in no time! Fresh strawberries, cream cheese, milk and a bit of yogurt all whirled up in a blender! I used my Nutri Bullet Blender. Because it’s one of the…
Loaded BLT Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Yogurt Herb Dressing
Oh for the love of Liza I love me some lettuce wraps! These Loaded BLT Lettuce Wraps hit EVERY MARK. SUPER flavorful, loaded with veggies, healthy, and the homemade Yogurt Herb Dressing hits theeee spot! I’m all about easy with the heat we’ve been having in Seattle lately. Now friends: I realized I…
Blue Cheese Layer Dip With Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This Blue Cheese Layer Dip with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a family recipe that we’ve been making for years! At only 10 minutes of prep time, this will become a staple at all of your events. Some cream cheese, a few ingredients, and boom! You’re a gourmet chef! We’ve topped this with chopped walnuts…
Twice Baked Potato Bites
Twice Baked Potato Bites! – These were a huge hit and so easy to make! Not sure I can have another party without them! I love little bites….I could live on appetizers alone! These beauties are about two bitefuls and were a hit at my last party! Nothing says yum like double stuffed anything with…
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette
Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Galette – A galette is a fancy word for a rustic tart. Around here ‘rustic’ means lazy! This beautifully unformed savory tart comes together in a flash. I love the simplicity. Store bought pie crust filled with roasted squash, goat cheese and topped with arugula and pomegranate for a pop…
