I became hooked on cilantro lime rice from the minute I had my first bowl at Chipotle. Something about the citrusy lime rice with herby cilantro is just so satisfying. For this version, we use our easy baked rice trick to make this recipe even easier on the cook. You will be amazed how good…
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.
Air Fryer Artichoke Hearts
Don’t you love having an appetizer recipe for those last minute get togethers? This one is so simple. Canned artichoke hearts are dipped in pesto, then rolled in panko crumbs for a crunchy exterior, and flavorful interior. Dip them in an easy pesto dipping sauce and in about 15 minutes, snack time is ready. Artichoke…
Banh Mi Bites (Easy Chicken Wonton Appetizers)
You know we love anything in a wonton wrapper around here! I love the flavors of banh mi sandwiches, and I wanted to create something in portable, appetizer fashion. These Banh Mi Bites are the perfect, protein packed appetizer recipe with all the flavors of a chicken banh mi, in an easy wonton cup. Easy…
Goat Cheese Appetizers with Puff Pastry
This is such a simple recipe, and the best part is how easy you can customize it. Puff pastry, goat cheese, jam or preserves of choice, and a garnish. Thats it! We’ll give you tons of options to customize this easy goat cheese & puff pastry appetizer. My favorite part is that it only takes…
How to Microwave Couscous (fluffy & perfect every time)
We love couscous for a quick weeknight side dish. It’s the perfect medium to dress up with veggies & dressing, or you can simply enjoy it on its own. This guide will teach you how to Microwave Couscous so it’s fluffy and perfect every time. The best part? It only takes about 5 minutes. You…
Baked Wonton Crab Rangoon Appetizer
I love this recipe for how easy it is, and how light we’ve made it! These Baked Wonton Crab Rangoon Appetizers are so simple to make, you can make a few of them for a yummy snack, or lots of them to feed a crowd. Drizzle with some sweet Thai chili sauce and some green…
Homemade Rice-a-Roni (no processed ingredients)
Rice-a-Roni is one of my favorite boxed dishes, but I don’t love the ingredients. Did you know you can make Homeade Rice-a-Roni, with no processed ingredients, in the same amount of time? You sure can! Make as little or as much as you want and enjoy the leftovers for days. This easy recipe will be…
12 Tips for Roasting Frozen Vegetables (+ Recipe)
We love using frozen vegetables and we’ve mastered how to cook them so they taste fresh! Our method involves pre-heating a sheet pan in the oven, tossing the frozen veggies in olive oil and spices, and then cooking the frozen vegetables on the hot pan. The result gives you frozen vegetables with all of the…
19 Easy Appetizers for Christmas
Christmas is one of the best holidays for food! We love easy bites, flavorful appetizers, and a variety of recipes to serve on Christmas for a little snack, an easy appetizer, or just a slow Christmas afternoon with family. These are our favorite bites to serve our friends and family on Christmas Eve and Christmas…
Cheesy Potato Casserole
This Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with no canned soup is easy to make and perfect for the Holidays and Sunday dinner. Store bought Frozen Hash Brown Potatoes make this a quick and hearty potato side dish. Cheesy Potato Casserole – No canned soup. Made with store bought frozen hashbrowns. Easy to make and feeds a…
Honey Glazed Carrots with Garlic & Thyme
These Honey Glazed Carrots with Garlic and Thyme – Easy Oven Roasted Recipe. You will want these on your table for every occasion! Easy enough for weeknights and fancy enough for the holidays. We oven roasted these carrots to get the most flavor we could out of this simple carrot dish. But you…
Twice Baked Potato Bites
Twice Potato Bites are everything we love in a loaded potato only in appetizer form. Stuffed with sour cream, cheese, bacon and green onion then served warm or room temperature for a perfectly portable snack. Why we love these Loaded Potato Bites – simple ingredients that come together perfectly. easy to bring along to…
Traditional Thanksgiving Dressing
Dressing is a classic staple of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It’s hearty, delicious, and surprisingly simple to make. But…did you know there is a difference between stuffing and dressing? Stuffing goes in the bird, dressing is served on the side in a casserole dish. What’s the difference between Dressing and Stuffing? Thanksgiving dressing is a mixture…
Cranberry and Brie Filled Biscuits
Thanksgiving and holiday prep is in full swing! Iused cranberry sauce, canned biscuits and some leftover brie from a cheese platter. So naturally, it was the best plan to stuff biscuits with cranberry sauce and brie. These Cranberry and Brie Filled Biscuits are what holiday cheesy dreams are made of. Cranberry Brie Appetizer Recipe You…
Quinoa Salad with Feta and Chickpeas
I love a healthy quinoa salad to throw in the refrigerator for weekday lunches. I love this one because it has quinoa, veggies, feta cheese, and chickpeas for protein. We dress it in our homemade Meditteranean dressing for a light and zesty lemony finish. The end result is a salad you can easily customize, and…
