Lauren Allen | Better From Scratch

Tender Slow Cooker Pork Chops in Creamy Ranch Sauce – 10‑Minute Dump‑and‑Go Dinner Sink your teeth into these ultra‑tender pork chops cooked low and slow in a rich, homemade creamy ranch sauce—no packet seasoning needed! Perfectly easy for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 10 ...

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My son’s all-time fave? Slow Cooker Pork Chops. 🐷💛
This version skips the ranch packet and goes full DIY with pantry spices for that rich, cozy gravy. Just toss it all in the slow cooker and let the magic happen.
#slowcooker #porkchops #comfortfood #easyrecipes #homemade

This Secret Ingredient Makes Peach Cobbler Irresistible Juicy, ripe peaches baked under a crisp, golden crust—this Southern classic brings back memories of warm evenings, backyard cookouts, and Grandma’s kitchen. It’s simple, comforting, and the ultimate w...

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Old-fashioned Southern peach cobbler like grandma used to make 🍑🧈
Sticky sweet peaches. Buttery, golden crust. No shortcuts.
This one’s the real deal — not a dump cake in sight.

Got a scoop of vanilla? You’re gonna need it.

#peachcobbler #southernrecipes #vintagerecipes #comfortfood

obsessed: chocolate babka 🍫🍞
if you know, you know. rich, swirly, sweet & worth every rise + overnight chill. tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chocolate-ba...

Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars - Tastes Better From Scratch Add some American pride to your summer bbq or potluck with these easy Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars! They're thick, soft and chewy Fourth of July cookies decorated with red, white and blue sprinkles and...

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🎆Red, white, and chew—these Patriotic Sugar Cookie Bars are your Fourth of July MVP!🇺🇸

Thick, soft, and decked out in red, white & blue, they bring homemade sugar cookie flavor without the fuss—no chilling, no rolling, just instant BBQ hero status.🍪🎉

Perfect for cookouts!

Lemon Tiramisu is the best no-bake dessert of summer! #recipe #desserts tastesbetterfromscratch.com/lemon-tirami...

We are SO behind!

CHOCOLATE TURTLES!! I'm not gatekeeping the recipe.
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Tomato pie szn 🍅🥧
Cheesy, tangy, and barely holding it together — just like me.
Garden tomatoes + mayo + cheese magic.
Link: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/tomato-pie/
#tomatopie #summerbakes #savorypie #gardenfresh

Bidets are everywhere in Spain. The USA? Still pretending baby wipes are a solution.
Why don’t we have these?? 🧻🛁 #travel #bathroomculture #bidetlife

Paella's pasta-loving cousin? Meet Fideuà. 🍝🔥
Golden noodles, smoky seafood, and all the one-pan magic you crave.
Authentic, easy, and unforgettable.
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#fideuà #paella #seafoodrecipes #easymeals #onepanwonder #weeknightdinner #homecooking #Spanishfood

lemon 🍋 + chicken + pasta = summer dinner magic
fast, fresh, and done in 20 mins
perfect for when it’s too hot to think, let alone cook
recipe link in bio / comments / wherever you stash good stuff 🧡

#lemonchicken #summerdinner #quickrecipe #pastanight #weeknightdinner

This Mexican-inspired Street Corn Pasta Salad is the main character at every BBQ. Roasted corn, creamy lime sauce, and pasta = flavor bomb 💣 Get the full recipe here: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/street-corn-... #BBQSeason #EasyRecipes #TastesBetterFromScratch

CHOCOLATE for breakfast? Always yes.
These Chocolate Overnight Oats taste like dessert but are secretly wholesome.
✅ 5-min prep
✅ Meal-prep friendly
✅ No refined sugar

Save this banger.

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#OvernightOats #MealPrep #HealthyBreakfast

made a batch of chocolate overnight oats for the kids
…they lasted 6 minutes.
not complaining though—5 minutes of prep, zero cooking, and I look like a hero
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Waffles that flex back 💪🧇
These protein-packed waffles are cottage cheese-powered and ready in 10.
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Juicy steak. Golden fries. Big flavor. Lomo Saltado is stir-fry, Peruvian style—and it absolutely slaps.
Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/lomo-saltado/

Soft, fluffy, lemony magic 🍋🥞 These ricotta pancakes are weekend energy.
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FRENCH ONION BURGERS!! Heaven sent dinner idea that will have you craving them all summer! tastesbetterfromscratch.com/french-onion...

German Pancakes were my favorite breakfast growing up—and now my kids are just as obsessed. Puffy, golden, and SO easy. Top with powdered sugar and syrup and thank me later.

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#GermanPancakes #EasyBreakfast #BrunchRecipe #FromScratch

Pesto Pasta perfection in just 30 minutes—fresh, vibrant, and tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Homemade pesto is always worth it.

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#PestoPasta #EasyDinner #30MinuteMeals #HomemadePesto #WeeknightDinner

Homemade Focaccia is golden, chewy, and loaded with olive oil flavor. Crisp edges, fluffy center—easier than you'd think and totally bakery-worthy.

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#Focaccia #HomemadeBread #EasyBaking #ItalianBread #FromScratch #BreadRecipe #OliveOilBread

Homemade BBQ Sauce is rich, tangy, and way better than anything from a bottle. Easy to make, fridge-friendly, and perfect for grilling season.

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#BBQSauce #HomemadeSauce #GrillingSeason #BBQRecipes #FromScratch #EasyCondiments #MakeItDontBuyIt

Find me making Zucchini Cake all summer long. Moist, nostalgic, and packed with pineapple and zucchini—like carrot cake’s summer twin. Topped with cream cheese frosting, because of course.

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#ZucchiniCake #SummerDessert #CreamCheeseFrosting

The best BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches are piled high with tender pork, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, and crunchy pineapple slaw. Easy, make-ahead friendly, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
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#BBQRecipes #SlowCookedPork #EasyDinner #SummerMeals #FromScratch

So glad you tried it, it's one of my favorites!!

Looks so amazing Liz!

There’s something about rum cake.
The kind your aunt wrapped in foil.
The kind that made the whole kitchen smell like butter and brown sugar.
The kind that got better the longer it sat.
Old-fashioned happiness.

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