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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
30 Minute Whipped Potatoes
We made these 30 Minute Whipped Potatoes and they are perfection. DELICIOUS, dreamy, creamy, and the easiest version of mashed potatoes ever. We use a trick to get them light and fluffy which involves using a stand mixer, and let me tell you, it makes such a difference! Perfect Whipped Potato Recipe To start, peel and…
Asian Slaw with Sesame Peanut Dressing
Crunchy and Fresh Asian Slaw with an easy to make Sesame Peanut Dressing ! Perfect side dish for chicken, fish or burgers! Full of fresh crunchy veggies, this recipe goes with everything. A perfect salad for all seasons! We first had this at my friend’s place in Palm Springs. She served this delicious…
Chickpea Salad
How about this Fresh, Crunchy, Easy to Make Chickpea Salad to kick off the promise of Spring! Tons of veggies including crispy cucumber, red peppers and spinach. Tossed up in our 1 minute Greek style vinaigrette! Oh crunchy delicious spring salad, where you been? It’s been a long winter here in Seattle and as much…
Cauliflower Rice with Mushrooms and Feta
Cauliflower Rice with Mushrooms and Feta! – This combo will make you quickly forget it’s cauliflower and not rice! Cauliflower rice where have you been all my life! I mean I have heard of it, but I really didn’t think it would taste like rice…but it does! Especially with a little help from my beloved mushrooms…
Homemade French Onion Dip
This is creamy, tangy, and easy Homemade French Onion Dip comes together in 15 minutes. It tastes better than store bought from the caramelized onions and is made with items you likely already have on hand. Dip some plain potato chips in it, or a spoon, or your finger…either way, Homemade French Onion Dip = Happiness!…
The Easiest Baked Mexican Rice
Fluffy restaurant style Mexican rice. It’s SO HARD to duplicate at home but guess what? I found a way! You will LOVE this recipe for the BEST and EASIEST Baked Mexican Rice! Mexican Baked Rice Recipe I made this recipe on a whim, based off of our baked white rice recipe. It’s a simple…
Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
If you have not tried Zucchini “zoodles” yet, this easy to prepare Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp recipe is a great way to get you started! One pan and around 20 minutes and you have a healthy tasty meal! I am not a gadget gal. I don’t fill my cupboard with the latest appliances. A…
Easy Blueberry Pie Bars
Easy Blueberry Pie Bars are one of our most favorite dessert recipes. Made with fresh ingredients, the crust does double duty as the topping making this a super easy treat! It’s a classic family favorite, made through generations in our family, tried, true and tested. We know you’ll love this easy fresh take on blueberry…
