Rice Pilaf is an easy change up from your regular white rice side dish and we love to load ours up with flavor! Our rice pilaf uses a base of orzo toasted in butter along with diced onion, combined with fluffy rice, all cooked in chicken broth. This rice pilaf recipe works great as a…
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
Fresh Orange Cake
Anything with citrus is something we love, and this Fresh Orange Cake is one for the books! A light and fluffy cake chock full of orange flavor is topped with a not-too-sweet mascarpone frosting. It’s an easy but impressive cake that is perfect for any time of the year. Fresh orange zest & juice are…
Easy Couscous Salad
This Easy Couscous Salad is full of black beans, corn, peppers and tossed in a light chili lime vinaigrette! A healthy Southwest version of couscous salad. Fabulous main or side dish that packs a crunch! Add a protein and make it a full meal. What is couscous? Most believe couscous is a seed or a…
Zucchini Muffins
We are famous for our zucchini recipes, and these muffins are no exception! These babies are low sugar, high in flavor, and perfect for an on the go breakfast or snack. We add fresh chopped apples and cinnamon for added flavor, resulting in the most delicious and moist muffins possible. Zucchini Muffins are healthy, easy,…
French Bread Pizza
French Bread Pizza is an easy and delicious dinner option that the family loves. It also doubles as a quick snack for a football party, or get together! It comes together in about 2 minutes and bakes up in 10. The fun part? It’s totally customizable! Store Bought French Bread If you purchase French Bread…
Cinnamon Apple Bread with Streusel Topping
This Cinnamon Apple Bread is the perfect snack, breakfast, or even dessert. It is easy to make and uses fresh cut apples, covered in a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping and topped with a light glaze. We love this recipe not only for how it tastes, but how good it makes the house smell! Nothing beats…
Breadstick Recipe
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…
Ranch Seasoning Mix
Ranch is a staple in most American households, and one of our favorite ways to enjoy this classic dressing is by making our own Ranch Seasoning! It works great as a topping for loads of items- ranch popcorn, ranch potato wedges, this all purpose seasoning mix is healthy, delicious, and flavorful for endless amounts of…
Hot Fudge Sauce
Everybody loves Hot Fudge Sundaes and we are kicking ours up a notch with this homemade Hot Fudge Sauce! It whips up in 10 minutes and uses ingredients you likely already have in your fridge. Nothing is better than homemade and this is no exception to that rule. This hot fudge may just change your…
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…
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. 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…
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…
