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Lena's Kitchen

Lena's Kitchen

easy, elevated and approachable simple recipes for the everyday home cook

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30 Minutes or Less

Busy nights call for fast recipes that don’t feel rushed. From bold and flavorful Taco Skillet to quick favorites like Honey Sesame Chicken and simple seafood like Pan Fried Salmon, these dinners are designed to get food on the table fast.

Big flavor, minimal time, and no stress – exactly what weeknights need. All the recipes in this collection can be on the table in 30 minutes or less!

Three cheddar bay biscuits on a plate, one split open with butter melting inside. A butter knife with butter rests on the plate, garnished with parsley.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Hands pulling apart a round loaf of bread filled with melted cheese and herbs on a white plate, with ingredients like garlic and parmesan nearby.

Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

Loaded Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

A black bowl filled with stir-fried noodles and beef, garnished with chopped green onions, with chopsticks lifting some noodles. Other small dishes are in the background.

Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles

Turkey club sandwich.

Turkey Club Sandwich

Puff pastry brie bites being drizzled with honey.

Puff Pastry Brie Bites

Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe

A stack of golden-brown zucchini fritters topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprig of dill, served on a white plate with green garnish.

Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Swedish Meatballs (IKEA Copycat)

Instant Pot white chicken chili in a bowl.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

Turkish eggs.

Turkish Eggs

Healthy Taco Bowls

Honey sesame chicken in a bowl with rice and broccoli.

Honey Sesame Chicken

A bowl of chicken salad with chopped vegetables and herbs, garnished with fresh greens, sits on a marble surface with a spoon in the bowl.

Chicken Salad with Apples

A person holding an oval plate of garlicky green beans with seasonings, next to a small bowl of salt and a checkered napkin.

French Style Green Beans (Haricots Verts)

Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Bread)

Pan Fried Salmon

Smoked Fish Dip Recipe

Loaded Hummus

A hand drizzles honey over crepes made with an easy crepe recipe, topped with whipped cream and mixed berries on a white plate, with juice and fruit in the background.

Easy Crepe Recipe

A crack burger cut in half on a plate with lettuce, tomato, sauce, and pickles, next to a knife and a bowl of sliced pickles and tomatoes.

Crack Burger Recipe

A glass jar filled with homemade burger sauce recipe sits on a small plate with a spoon inside. Lettuce, tomato, and a sandwich bun are placed nearby.

Burger Sauce Recipe

Grilled salmon fillet on a blue and white platter, topped with corn, tomato, and avocado salsa, garnished with cilantro and lime halves.

Salmon with Avocado Salsa

A plate of tortilla chips with a small bowl of salsa and lime wedges on parchment paper.

Air Fryer Tortilla Chips

A tostada topped with mashed avocado and shrimp salad sits on a plate.

Shrimp Tostadas

Overhead shot of chicken caesar pasta salad with shaved parmesan cheese on top.

Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

A bowl of simple guacamole, garnished with tortilla chips, is surrounded by fresh cilantro, lime, and tortilla chips on a marble surface.

Simple Guacamole Recipe

A white bowl filled with easy artichoke dip, garnished with olive oil, and a spoon inside. Surrounding items include pita chips, fresh herbs, a lemon wedge, and a jar labeled “Farms.”.

Easy Artichoke Dip

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Welcome, glad you’re here!

Hi, I’m Lena Gladstone, the recipe developer and food photographer behind Lena’s Kitchen. Here you will find approachable food recipes to share with the whole family. Keto friendly, weeknight dinners all made with fresh ingredients. Click here to learn more!

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