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Easy Recipes | Mom of 4 | Living abroad in Spain Tastesbetterfromscratch.com

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๐Ÿœ 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 ๐ŸŽญ tastesbetterfromscratch.com/15-easy-mard...

28.02.2026 18:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We love it so much! Not as sweet as new york style!

28.02.2026 18:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's the spirit!!!

28.02.2026 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One of my all time favs!!

28.02.2026 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everything looks amazing!

28.02.2026 00:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Classic!

28.02.2026 00:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿœ Coconut cake with pineapple filling. Soft coconut layers, bright pineapple in the middle, coconut cream cheese frosting all over. Itโ€™s a little tropical, a little nostalgic, and very hard to stop eating. Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/coconut-cake...

28.02.2026 00:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 42    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are in for SUCH a treat! It's so easy to make!!

28.02.2026 00:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm so PUMPED for you to try it!! Pls LMK how it was!!

28.02.2026 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

OH MY GOODNESS!

26.02.2026 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

GET IN MY. BELLY

26.02.2026 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿœ Basque cheesecake (aka burnt cheesecake): caramelized top, custardy center, no crust and no water bath. Only ~45 min active time, then chill overnight. Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/basque-chees...
Anyone else obsessed with that crackly โ€œburntโ€ top?

26.02.2026 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I can almost smell it from here!

25.02.2026 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can we normalize ordering appetizers as your meal and calling it dinner? I don't need an entree, I need 4 different small plates. Who's with me? #FoodTalk #SmallPlates #DinnerIdeas #RestaurantLife #Appetizers #Foodie

25.02.2026 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Garlic croutons are danger snacks ๐Ÿ˜ญ

24.02.2026 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Smiling woman in a home kitchen holding two halves of a buffalo chicken wrap toward the camera. Buffalo Chicken Wrap with buffalo-sauced chicken, avocado, shredded carrots, lettuce, and cheddar in a flour tortilla. ๐Ÿœ

Smiling woman in a home kitchen holding two halves of a buffalo chicken wrap toward the camera. Buffalo Chicken Wrap with buffalo-sauced chicken, avocado, shredded carrots, lettuce, and cheddar in a flour tortilla. ๐Ÿœ

Weeknight craving = handled. ๐Ÿœ Buffalo Chicken Wraps: tangy Frankโ€™s hot sauce chicken + crunchy romaine & carrots + avocado + cheddar + ranch/bleu in a warm tortilla. 30 minutes, lunch-perfect.
Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/buffalo-chic...
#BuffaloChicken #Wraps #WeeknightDinner #LunchIdeas

24.02.2026 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You're an inspiration to us all

23.02.2026 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These look amazing!!!

23.02.2026 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿœ German Pancakes (aka Dutch Baby) that PUFF like magic: 6 ingredients + 5 minutes prep, baked golden in a 9x13. Powdered sugar + syrup + berries = weekend happiness. Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/german-panca... #Breakfast #Pancakes #DutchBaby

23.02.2026 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

YUM

22.02.2026 22:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A round cookie cake topped with piped chocolate frosting swirls and rainbow sprinkles, sliced like a cake. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake made with brown sugar cookie dough, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla, and homemade cocoa chocolate frosting.

A round cookie cake topped with piped chocolate frosting swirls and rainbow sprinkles, sliced like a cake. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake made with brown sugar cookie dough, semisweet chocolate chips, vanilla, and homemade cocoa chocolate frosting.

๐Ÿœ Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake = soft, chewy center + swoopy homemade chocolate frosting + sprinkles. Made in a 9" pan in under an hour. way better than store-bought. tastesbetterfromscratch.com/cookie-cake/ Birthday cake, but cookie. ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿช

22.02.2026 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Totally get the impatience ๐Ÿ˜…

21.02.2026 16:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿœ Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) in 30 minutes: wide rice noodles + chicken + veggies + Thai basil in a savory-sweet spicy sauce. Make it mild or fiery ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/drunken-nood... #ThaiFood #StirFry #Noodles

21.02.2026 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

City Bakery cookie obsession is so real

20.02.2026 15:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That sauce looks ridiculously cozy

20.02.2026 15:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿœ Triple Berry Crisp = frozen raspberries + blueberries + blackberries bubbling under a golden oat crumble. 10 min prep, 45 min bake, and mandatory vanilla ice cream on top.
Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/triple-berry...
#Dessert #Baking #FruitDessert

20.02.2026 15:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well done sir

17.02.2026 18:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A sheet pan filled with roasted chicken strips, bell peppers, and sliced onions coated in fajita seasoning. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime, and cilantro served with warm tortillas.

A sheet pan filled with roasted chicken strips, bell peppers, and sliced onions coated in fajita seasoning. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime, and cilantro served with warm tortillas.

A sheet pan filled with roasted chicken strips, bell peppers, and sliced onions coated in fajita seasoning. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime, and cilantro served with warm tortillas.

A sheet pan filled with roasted chicken strips, bell peppers, and sliced onions coated in fajita seasoning. Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic, lime, and cilantro served with warm tortillas.

๐Ÿœ Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas = the weeknight win: juicy chili-cumin chicken + bell peppers + onions, all roasted on ONE pan in ~25 min. Warm tortillas, squeeze of lime, pile on toppings. Recipe: tastesbetterfromscratch.com/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas ๐ŸŒฎ

17.02.2026 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13 Hearty Winter Soups to Make on Repeat When Itโ€™s Freezing These hearty winter soups will keep you warm all season long - ideal for family dinners or easy make-ahead meals.

I'm so sorry about that! Here's a better one that hopefully works tastesbetterfromscratch.com/13-hearty-wi...

16.02.2026 17:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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13 Hearty Winter Soups to Make on Repeat When Itโ€™s Freezing These hearty winter soups will keep you warm all season long - ideal for family dinners or easy make-ahead meals.

๐Ÿœ Freezing out? I pulled together 13 hearty winter soups (plus stews, yes ๐Ÿ˜‰) I make on repeat: gumbo, baked potato soup, chicken & dumplings, tortellini soup, lentil stew + more. Perfect cozy family dinners. Recipe link: bit.ly/3MzV1Hz

15.02.2026 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0