Tastes Better From Scratch Cookbook: Easy Recipes for Everyday Life

by Lauren Allen

Overview

Lauren Allen, owner and creator of the Tastes Better From Scratch website is best known for recipes you can count on. Her much anticipated first cookbook includes recipes she terms, “The Best of the Best,” including her personal favorite recipes and fan favorites from her website, and several new recipes. Inside you’ll find recipes for every meal of the day, and more, as well as a variety of different cuisines.

What’s inside:

• 116 recipes
• Images with every recipe
• QR codes linking to a video of how to make the recipe
• Make ahead and freezer tips for recipes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578335865
Publisher:	Tastes Better from Scratch, LLC
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	259,013
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Lauren Allen is the recipe creator behind the popular food blog Tastes Better from Scratch, where millions of readers come each month to find easy and approachable, family-friendly recipes. The book contains a collection of her favorite classic recipes, plus many fan favorites from her website, and some enticing new creations.

Lauren has four adorable children with her husband, Jeff, and when she's not creating recipes, she enjoys time spent outdoors in the warm Arizona weather with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction 10

How to Use this Book 15

A Few Tips for Confidence in the Kitchen 16

A Word on Picky Eaters 18

Breakfast

Belgian Waffles 23

Buttermilk Pancakes 24

Classic French Toast 27

German Pancakes 28

Easy Buttermilk Syrup 31

Biscuits and Gravy 32

Buttermilk Biscuits 35

Bacon Tomato Avocado Toast 36

Healthy Granola 39

Easy Homemade Scones 40

Overnight Oats 43

Breakfast Casserole 44

Muffins and Breads

Healthy Applesauce Oat Muffins 48

Blueberry Muffins 51

Bran Muffins 52

Buttermilk Cornbread 55

Pumpkin Bread 56

Skinny Banana Bread 59

Zucchini Bread 60

Perfect Cinnamon Rolls 63

Best Homemade Rolls 67

Easy Artisan Bread 68

Pretzels 71

Homemade White Bread 74

Dinner

Black Bean Burgers 79

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwiches 80

Chicken Gyros 83

Italian Meatball Subs 84

French Dip Sandwiches 87

Pad Thai 88

Cajun Chicken Pasta 91

Beef Stroganoff 92

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce 95

Baked Ziti 96

Spaghetti Pie 99

Classic Italian Lasagna 100

Grilled Fish Tacos 103

Street Tacos 104

One-Pan Fajitas 107

Baked Tacos 108

Crispy Southwest Wraps 111

Navajo Tacos 112

Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas 115

Taco Pie 116

Grilled Marinated Chicken 119

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry 120

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Teriyaki Bowls 123

Butter Chicken 124

Panang Curry 127

One-Pan Jambalaya 128

Sheet-Pan Sausage and Veggies 131

Mini Meatloaves 132

Marinated Flank Steak 135

Slow Cooker Ribs 136

Braised Short Ribs 139

Soup

Beef Stew 142

Corn Chowder 145

Broccoli Cheese Soup 147

Classic Homemade Chili 148

Chicken Noodle Soup 151

Chicken Tortilla Soup 153

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup 154

Lasagna Soup 157

Creamy White Chicken Chili 158

Zuppa Toscana 161

Salads and Sides

Artichoke Dip 164

Balsamic Bread Dip 167

Guacamole 168

Homemade Salsa 171

Cowboy Caviar 172

Baked Wedge Fries 175

Authentic Mexican Rise 176

Mushroom Bacon Swiss Salad 179

Butternut Squash Salad 180

Italian Pasta Salad 183

Teriyaki Pasta Salad 184

Macaroni Salad 187

Baked Potato Salad 188

Gourmet Mac and Cheese 191

Dessert

Chocolate Brownies 194

Banana Bread Bars 197

Peanut Butter Bars 198

S'mores Bars 201

Peanut Butter Blossoms 202

Chocolate Chip Cookies 205

Rolo Cookies 206

Snickerdoodles 209

Pumpkin Cookies 210

Sugar Cookies 213

Apple Crisp 214

Peach Cobbler 217

Triple Berry Pie 218

Blueberry Sour Cream Pie 221

Chocolate Cream Pie 222

Perfect Pie Crust 225

German Chocolate Cake 226

Tres Leches Cake 229

Texas Sheet Cake 230

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 233

Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling 234

Caramel Popcorn 237

Fudge 239

Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats 240

Acknowledgments 242

Index 244

Editorial Reviews

07/11/2022

Photographer, mother and world-traveler Allen imparts wholesome warmth and wisdom as she brings over one hundred tried and true recipes, curated over a lifetime, from her eponymous blog to physical format. Beginning with a deceptively simple introduction, she credits her family for her love of food: “Thanks to my family, my love for cooking came easily, and so did my love for trying new foods. I was blessed to travel many places with my parents and learn about different foods and cultures.” That passion lends itself to a lusciously photographed, decadent book filled with recipes aimed at the budget-conscious home-cook.

With an accessible “how to use” section and a welcome set of tips and tricks, the focus is continually on the food and creating a healthy, fun experience in the kitchen. Parents of young children will appreciate Allen’s own experiences cooking with and introducing her four children, all widely featured in the photos, to the wealth of foods offered in the world. Split into the traditional sections– Breakfast, Salads and Sides, Dessert–each recipe features the prep and cook time at the top, simple ingredient lists and tips for storing the planned-overs, thanks to the author’s focus on time-saving and efficiency. Most of the recipes also come with QR codes readers can scan, leading them back to step-by-step videos featured on the website.

Novice and veteran cooks alike will relish these foundational dishes which provide ample culinary variety reflecting a wide palate (everything from Panang Curry to Biscuits and Gravy to Lasagna Soup). In addition, many of the featured recipes include ideas for variation (Lauren’s Tips) and encouragement for cooks to experiment and add their own spin to classic staples. While many of the offerings feature healthier alternatives and ingredients, no nutritional information is given within the pages. That, however, shouldn’t keep aspiring home culinary artists from finding inspiration in the pages of this delightful cookbook.

Takeaway: An enticing, practical cookbook presented with joy, flavor, and respect for the home cook’s time.

Great for fans of: Antoni Porowski, Carla Lalli Music.

Production grades Cover: A Design and typography: A Illustrations: A Editing: A Marketing copy: A

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