Pesto Orzo Salad is favorite side dish no matter the season. It can easily be turned into a main course if you top it with shrimp or chicken. Chock full of orzo, peas, tomatoes, bell peppers and parmesan cheese, this easy orzo salad comes together in only about 20 minutes. Pesto orzo salad is a…
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Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Rosemary Shortbread Cookies are every foodie’s dream. These buttery, crisp, not too sweet cookies are infused with fresh chopped rosemary. They make the house smell delicious, and they bake up fast. We love them any time of the year! Rosemary Shortbread Ingredients Butter Add a pinch of salt to these cookies if you’re using…
Chicken Burrito Bowls
Everything goes in the pot for these ONE POT CHICKEN BURRITO BOWLS, even the uncooked rice! Tender chicken, taco seasoning, black beans, peppers and corn make up this super fast and tasty dinner. Tender chicken breast mixed with your favorite burrito ingredients and all done in 30 minutes in one pan! This is a go…
Honey Sesame Dressing
This is probably, bar none, my favorite salad dressing! It goes perfectly over a crisp salad, or even drizzled over grilled chicken or couscous. A combination of mayonnaise, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar make for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of sour from the vinegar. The inspiration behind this dressing…
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Herbs and Lemon
Warmer weather means grilling, and we love simple Grilled Chicken Thighs! We use a light marinade of fresh herbs, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil, yielding a fresh tasting, healthy main course that is perfect for simple at home nights, or for having company over. About Grilled Chicken Thighs Grilled chicken thighs are…
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Tender puffy elbow macaroni mixed with a tangy easy to make dressing that tastes just like the kind you get on a lunch plate in Hawaii! This is the dish everyone will ask you to bring over and over again! The secret to this easy Hawaiian Mac Salad is cooking the elbow macaroni a bit…
Thin Mint Cookies
Everybody loves Thin Mint Cookies and now you can enjoy them year round with this recipe! A delicious flakey, crispy cookie is infused with a touch of mint extract before its coated in a mint chocolate cookie coating. The best part? You can decorate them as you like with sprinkles and some chocolate drizzle! Ingredients…
Plum Cake
This easy and delicious Plum Cake is what Winter dreams are made of! Full of aromatic nutmeg and cinnamon with slices of fresh plums on top, this is a simple cake with a ‘wow’ flavor that doesn’t take too long to make. Ingredients needed for Plum Cake All purpose flour Baking Powder Cinnamon Nutmeg Butter…
Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This is one of the easiest recipes we might have on LaughingSpatula! All you need is a few veggies, a whole chicken, some spices, and then you get to set it and forget it in the slow cooker. You can modify this Slow Cooker Whole Chicken to your liking with using different herbs and spices….
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Lemon Ricotta Cake is one of the most incredible cakes I have ever tasted– it is dense, but not overpowering with a light lemon flavor that makes it perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or even a snack. Dress it up with some powdered sugar or sprinkle it with berries, this easy and impressive delight comes…
Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
Easy to make Pumpkin Cake is made with simple ingredients that come together in a flash! Moist and tender cake with just the right amount of spice! Don’t buy boxed when you can make fresh just as easy! Time for pumpkin everything! You either love it or get annoyed with it….I’m somwhere in the middle….
Easy Fish in Tomato Sauce
This Easy Fish in Tomato Sauce recipe is perfect for your favorite variety of white fish like Mahi, Cod Halibut or Tilapia. Made with canned crushed tomatoes and a hint of cream with Italian seasoning it’s a super easy one pan healthy dinner! We took our popular Chicken in Tomato Sauce recipe and swapped the…
Miso Glazed Salmon
We are huge salmon lovers in this household, and on this blog! We need a salmon recipe with loads of flavor and who doesn’t love Asian flavoring- meet, Miso Glazed Salmon! A quick marinade and a brush of it under the broiler give this salmon a sticky & sweet flavor. We love this served with…
Mexican Chicken and Rice
Easy One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice comes together for a fast a filling dinner! Even the rice goes right into the same pot! Beans, corn and Mexican spices round out this fast and easy meal! How to make Mexican Chicken and Rice: Start my browning onion, chicken and garlic in a large skillet. Remember…
Carrot Cake Bars
These simple Carrot Cake Bars are delicious! Swirled with a cream cheese mixture, these bake up quickly and slice nicely for a crowd. Who doesn’t love Carrot Cake? Easter is quickly approaching, which means my Squishy Boy’s first birthday is coming up. How was 2020-2021 the fastest, yet slowest year? This time last year for…
