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…
Vegetarian recipes
Here at Laughing Spatula we are huge fans of fresh and whole foods. Our vegetarian recipes are easy to make, wholesome and delicious!
Easy to make and delicious vegetarian recipes
Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
Mac and Cheese is a delightful dish on its own but the combination of broccoli and cheddar make this a dish the whole family will love. This recipe is best served immediately which makes it the perfect weeknight comfort meal! I used elbow macaroni for this recipe but shells would be great, too. If you want…
Healthy Bran Muffins
Ahh, bran muffins. We will call them ‘B.M.’s for short because clearly I think I am hilarious, and after all- this is the Laughing Spatula. They are delicious, and healthy, and do alot of good for your insides. This recipe is easy, and healthier than most as it uses applesauce instead of oil. So, enjoy…
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….
Zucchini Brownies
Zucchini is a great staple for baking- it adds moisture, richness, and most of all- it sneaks in a vegetable which is always a good thing! I top these Zucchini Brownies with a bar of rough chopped semi sweet chocolate and they are delicious in school lunches, for parties, or just to keep on your…
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. Greek style rice is traditionally made…
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…
30 Minute Brazilian Fish Stew – Moqueca
This 30 minute Fish Stew has firm white fish chunks, shrimp and is smothered in a delicious tomato and coconut milk broth! An amazing blend of flavors and on the table in no time! If you have never cooked with coconut milk this is a great recipe to start with! Like all of our recipes…
Cornbread Muffins
Fall is just about here and that means cozy food, cornbread muffins are as cozy as it gets! These cornbread muffins are easy, only take about 30 minutes from start to finish and they are so much better than the boxed mix. Sweetened with a bit of honey in the batter, these babies will go…
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…
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…
Cauliflower Potato Salad – Low Carb/KETO Recipe
This Cauliflower Potato Salad is low carb and KETO but believe me…you won’t care what it is. It’s just delicious! Fresh steamed tender cauliflower all mixed up with your favorite pot salad fixings…everything but the carbs! I was a little hesitant with this recipe. I thought how could cauliflower, a veggie more on the bland…
Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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 only take 30 minutes to make. How to Make Buffalo Cauliflower Wings To start off these baked buffalo cauliflower bites, preheat your oven to 400 degrees…
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is stuffed with mashed potatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and topped with zesty green onions. It’s a side dish you can’t go wrong with and is fabulous on Thanksgiving or Football Sunday. Start off by using our Whipped Potato Recipe. A few potatoes, some butter, heavy whipping cream and sour…
