Lauren Allen | Better From Scratch
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Easy recipes for real life. Mom of 4 Tastesbetterfromscratch.com
Notice how the thing you put off for 3 weeks usually takes 11 minutes and one sigh.
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Crispy edges, juicy 80/20 beef, melty American cheese, and burger sauce that does not play around. Homemade smash burgers are dinner in about 20 minutes. ๐ Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/smash-burgers/
#SmashBurgers
#BurgerRecipe
#EasyDinner
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30 minutes ago
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Cake people, which one do you think is homemade? ๐ One is store-bought, one is my chocolate chocolate chip Nothing Bundt Cake copycat with cream cheese frosting. Comment your guess before you peek at the recipe:
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#BundtCake
#CopycatRecipe
about 20 hours ago
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This weekโs family dinner lineup ๐ Honest reviews included!
#dinner
2 days ago
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Store-bought buns could never ๐ These homemade hamburger buns are soft, pillowy, and strong enough to hold ALL the toppings. (Butter, milk, egg, extra yolk for that brioche vibe.) Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/hamburger-bu...
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4 days ago
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Homemade pita bread ๐ in about an hour, with just pantry staples. Soft, warm, and perfect for gyros, hummus, or shawarma bowls. Freezer friendly too. Recipe link:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pita-bread/
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6 days ago
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๐ Okay Iโm genuinely excited about this ๐ญ๐ I made 16 printable recipe cards for kids with picture instructions and checkboxes so they can actually cook along. Free for email subscribers ๐ค Perfect for rainy days GET THEM ALL HERE!!
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8 days ago
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Dinner decision fatigue is real. ๐ Here are 8 easy 30-minute dinners for busy weeknights: lettuce wraps, BBQ chicken tacos, black bean burgers, creamy chicken gnocchi, Thai basil chicken, street corn bowls, pasta primavera, Korean beef bowls
#30MinuteMeals
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/8-easy-30-mi...
9 days ago
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๐ Plain chicken, meet your upgrade: my 5-minute โwowโ marinade Iโve used for decades. The combo sounds crazyโฆ but it works.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/grilled-chic...
#grilling
#chicken
#weeknightdinner
#bbq
#easyrecipes
#mealprep
11 days ago
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Taco night problem: steak tacos that taste meh or turn chewy. Solution: quick citrus-garlic marinade, grill hot and fast, then slice against the grain for juicy carne asada tacos in warm corn tortillas. ๐ Pico and avocado on top.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/carne-asada-...
#TacoNight
#CarneAsada
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12 days ago
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Cheese enchiladas ๐ are my โI need dinner nowโ fav! corn tortillas, red enchilada sauce, LOTS of cheese. Ready in about 30 minutes. Recipe link:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cheese-enchi...
#enchiladas
#mexicanfood
#weeknightdinner
#comfortfood
#easyrecipes
#cheeselover
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18 days ago
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I used to overthink โspecial occasion dinnerโ and end up ordering takeout. So I made a little cheat sheet. ๐ 7 dinners that look impressive, but the steps are totally doable
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/7-stunning-s...
19 days ago
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๐ The enchilada sauce that ruined canned sauce for me: homemade red enchilada sauce in about 15 minutes. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/enchilada-sa...
#MexicanFood
#HomemadeSauce
#Enchiladas
#EasyRecipe
20 days ago
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Ngl, I did a double take ๐ซ๐ These are reader-made blueberry muffins using my recipe, and they look straight from a bakery. Thank you for letting me share your pics!
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/blueberry-mu...
#BlueberryMuffins
#Muffins
#Baking
#BreakfastIdeas
#Brunch
21 days ago
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Homemade ranch: make it, donโt buy it ๐ Creamy, tangy, herby, and done in 5 minutes. Buttermilk, mayo, Greek yogurt or sour cream, fresh herbs. Your veggie tray deserves better:
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#homemaderanch
#ranchdressing
#fromscratch
#easyrecipes
#dips
#mealprep
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22 days ago
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๐ Chicken kebabs that actually stay juicy: a quick soy-sprite marinade, then skewers with bell peppers and onion. Grill night solved. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chicken-kabo...
#Grilling
#WeeknightDinner
#ChickenRecipes
#BBQ
#SummerCooking
#MealPrep
Whatโs your go-to kebab sauce?
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23 days ago
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Spring dinner inspo, but make it easy ๐ This roundup has bright salads, quick weeknight mains, brunch picks, and lemony desserts.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/15-fresh-and...
25 days ago
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๐ Bakery-style blueberry muffins in 30 minutes: soft, moist, bursting with berries, with that buttery cinnamon crumb on top. Fresh or frozen blueberries work. Recipe
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/blueberry-mu...
#baking
#breakfast
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26 days ago
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Two of yโall just sent me your homemade Coconut Cake with pineapple filling and Iโm obsessed ๐ Fluffy coconut layers, tangy pineapple, coconut cream cheese frostingโฆ YES.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/coconut-cake...
27 days ago
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Weeknight dinner panic? Solved. ๐ I rounded up 7 cozy one-pot meals with big flavor and minimal cleanup, from red curry to skillet lasagna to beef stroganoff. Save this for busy nights.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/these-7-one-...
#OnePotMeals
#WeeknightDinner
#EasyDinner
28 days ago
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๐ Carrot Muffins that taste like carrot cake but weekday friendly: Greek yogurt, applesauce, oats, banana, and shredded carrots make them super moist and meal prep perfect. Bake 15 to 18 min at 375ยฐF
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/carrot-muffi...
#Muffins
#Baking
#Breakfast
#MealPrep
#CarrotCake
#Snack
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29 days ago
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NEW RECIPE ALERT!! ๐ The most-requested bake is here: Hummingbird Cake ๐๐ฐ Moist banana + crushed pineapple layers, toasted pecans, and tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Easter/Spring parties.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/hummingbird-...
#HummingbirdCake
#CakeRecipe
#Baking
#EasterDessert
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30 days ago
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Old-fashioned Lemon Chiffon Pie = cloud-level creamy + bright fresh lemon ๐ Light custard filling folded with fluffy egg whites, chilled in a baked pie crust, topped with whipped cream.
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Whatโs your #1 lemon dessert?
about 1 month ago
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๐ OKAY ITโS HERE ๐ I spent the last year living in Spain + traveling through Europe, and I turned nearly 50 of my favorite Europe-inspired recipes into a digital cookbook: A Taste of Europe.Itโs FREE for new email subscribers (usually $14.99).
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Free Cookbook for New Subscribers!
https://tastes-better-from-scratch.kit.com/9207a2a1fc
about 1 month ago
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Carrot cakeโฆbut make it choose-your-own-adventure ๐๐ฅ Layer cake? Cozy loaf? Sheet pan for a crowd? Easy 9ร13 for potlucks? One Cream Cheese Frosting to rule them all. recipes:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/pick-your-ca...
#CarrotCake
#Baking
#Dessert
#EasterBaking
about 1 month ago
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Itโs here ๐ The #1 thing youโve asked for in polls + DMs: easy one-pot dinners ๐ Get it Free Here!!
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about 1 month ago
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If you grew up with โFrog Eye Salad,โ you get it ๐ฅ๐ Sweet, creamy Acini de Pepe fruit salad that somehow counts as a โside.โ Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/acini-de-pep...
#Potluck
#DessertSalad
#FruitSalad
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about 1 month ago
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๐ I rounded up 10 easy Easter side dishes that travel well + pair with ham, lamb, or brunch (mac + cheese, green bean casserole, broccoli apple salad, rolls + more). Grab the list:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/10-easy-east...
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10 Easy Easter Side Dish Recipes Are Always a Hit at the Potluck Table
A roundup of easy Easter side dish recipes that are simple to make, easy to transport, and perfect for bringing to a family gathering.
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/10-easy-easter-side-dish-recipes-that-are-always-a-hit-at-the-potluck-table/
about 1 month ago
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๐ OKAY ITโS HERE ๐ I spent the last year living in Spain + traveling through Europe, and I turned nearly 50 of my favorite Europe-inspired recipes into a digital cookbook: A Taste of Europe.Itโs FREE now. (usually $14.99). Grab it instantly here:
tastes-better-from-scratch.kit.com/9207a2a1fc
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Free Cookbook for New Subscribers!
https://tastes-better-from-scratch.kit.com/9207a2a1fc
about 1 month ago
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Big project energy over here. Iโve been quietly testing + tweaking something Europe-inspired for months and Iโm this close to sharing it. If you love cozy, travel-y flavorsโฆ keep an eye out. ๐ (Link drops soon.)
about 1 month ago
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๐ Easter dessert table, handled โ I rounded up 16 Easter dessert recipes: carrot cake sheet cake, lemon brownies, berry cake, coconut + pineapple cake, key lime pie, cookie bars, lemon tiramisu & more. Save this for weekend baking:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/16-easter-de...
about 1 month ago
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๐ Coconut cake with pineapple filling and coconut cream cheese frosting. Itโs fluffy, creamy, and very โsomeone bring me another slice.โ I chill it before serving so it cuts clean and pretty. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/coconut-cake...
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#CoconutCake
#Pineapple
#CakeRecipe
#Baking
#Dessert
about 1 month ago
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๐ Taquito night is always an instant kid approval. I make a big batch of shredded beef (slow cooker or Instant Pot), roll with in tortillas, then fry until crispy. Easy weeknight dinner. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/taquitos/
#EasyDinner
#WeeknightMeals
#SlowCooker
#InstantPot
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about 1 month ago
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Ultimate carrot cake energy. ๐ Extra-moist layers thanks to buttermilk and crushed pineapple and a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Nuts/raisins optional. choose your own adventure. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/the-ultimate...
#CarrotCake
#Baking
#Dessert
#CreamCheeseFrosting
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about 1 month ago
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๐ Sheet pan carrot cake for a crowd: super moist and warmly spiced, with crushed pineapple in the batter. Finished with light, fluffy whipped cream cheese frosting.
#CarrotCake
#SheetPanDessert
#EasterDessert
Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/carrot-cake-...
about 1 month ago
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Easter deviled eggsโฆ but make them a flight ๐ 4 ways: Classic paprika, bacon + chive, chili crisp + chive, and dill pickle + fresh dill. Creamy, tangy, gone in minutes. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/traditional-...
Which one are you grabbing first?
#Easter
#DeviledEggs
#EasterRecipes
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about 2 months ago
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๐ Sheet Pan Carrot Cake!! carrot cake for a crowd with zero fuss. Moist, warmly spiced, with pineapple for extra tenderness + a light whipped cream cheese frosting. Easter/party dessert perfection. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/carrot-cake-...
#dessert
#baking
#carrotcake
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about 2 months ago
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True dump and bake dinner: one pan meatball casserole. Uncooked ziti, marinara, milk, water, spices, cooked meatballs. Cover and bake, then blanket with mozzarella til bubbly ๐ Weeknight comfort without babysitting.
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/one-pan-meat...
#EasyDinner
#DumpAndBake
#Casserole
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about 2 months ago
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๐ Itโs live: 8 must-make recipes for March. All are weeknight-friendly and make it again energy Read it here:
tastes-better-from-scratch.kit.com/f0264dc389
about 2 months ago
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๐ Iโm putting the finishing touches on 8 must-make recipes for March!! fresh, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights. Dropping tomorrow. Whatโs your March vibe: soup season lingeringโฆ or bright desserts?
about 2 months ago
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๐ Overripe bananas? Turn โem into Chocolate Banana Bread: deep cocoa and melty chocolate chips, one bowl, cozy loaf-pan vibes. Less sugar and no oil, but still dessert-level. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chocolate-ba...
#BananaBread
#ChocolateBananaBread
#QuickBread
#Baking
#Dessert
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about 2 months ago
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๐ Butterfinger Poke Cake = chocolate cake + caramel + sweetened condensed milk + fluffy peanut butter whipped cream + crunchy Butterfingers on top. Potluck-proof, make-ahead friendly, and dangerously easy. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/butterfinger...
#dessert
#cake
#chocolate
about 2 months ago
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๐ I first fell for Yogurtlu Kebabs overseasโcool garlicky yogurt, warm spiced tomato-butter sauce, and juicy ground beef kebabs that taste way fancier than they are. impress without stress dinner vibes. ๐ฅ Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/yogurtlu-keb...
#DinnerIdeas
#GroundBeef
#MediterraneanFood
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about 2 months ago
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๐ The clock hits 9 PM and suddenly you need dessert now. I rounded up 15 quick late-night treats (30 min or less) for the โone episode leftโ moment. ๐
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/15-simple-la...
about 2 months ago
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps are my favorite 20 minute lunch/dinner. Tangy buffalo chicken with crunchy romaine and shredded carrots + avocado + cheddar + ranch/blue cheese in a warm tortilla. ๐ Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/buffalo-chic...
#DinnerIdeas
#WeeknightDinner
#LunchIdeas
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about 2 months ago
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Soft, fluffy homemade Garlic Knots brushed with buttery garlic โpaintโ is an instant crowd-pleaser ๐ Perfect with pasta night, pizza, or marinara dunking. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/garlic-knots/
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#BreadBaking
#HomemadeBread
#SideDish
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The Garlic Knots I Make Instead of Ordering Pizza
Soft, buttery garlic knots that taste like your favorite pizza place but even better warm from your oven. Theyโre simple enough for a weeknight and special enough for pasta night guests. Brush on that...
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/garlic-knots/
about 2 months ago
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๐ Crispy-on-the-outside, creamy on the inside cheese blintzes are my new favorite thing. Thin crepe-like pancakes stuffed with ricotta and cream cheese, pan-fried in butter, then drowned in quick berry sauce. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/blintzes/
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Dessert
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about 2 months ago
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Cordon bleu sounds fancyโฆ but this oneโs easy-easy ๐ Crispy cornflake coating, ham and Swiss inside, baked (not fried). Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chicken-cord...
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about 2 months ago
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๐ Mardi Gras at home, zero chaos: 15 easy recipes with big Louisiana flavor!! gumbo, one-pan jambalaya, shrimp & grits, crawfish รฉtouffรฉe + desserts like bread pudding & bananas foster. Pick a main, add a side, party on ๐ญ
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/15-easy-mard...
about 2 months ago
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๐ Coconut cake with pineapple filling. Soft coconut layers, bright pineapple in the middle, coconut cream cheese frosting all over. Itโs a little tropical, a little nostalgic, and very hard to stop eating. Recipe:
tastesbetterfromscratch.com/coconut-cake...
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2 months ago
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