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Lena's Kitchen

Lena's Kitchen

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

  • Weeknight Meals
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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!

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

A plate of butter lettuce cups filled with grilled corn, sliced radishes, prosciutto bits, shredded cheese, and creamy dressing.

Butter Lettuce Salad

A glass jar filled with lemon vinaigrette sits on a small round coaster.

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Overhead shot of air fryer carrots on a plate topped with parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

Air Fryer Carrots

Garlic parmesan roasted asparagus topped with grated cheese served on a white plate with lemon wedges and a gold fork.

Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

A stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes with syrup and berries on top.

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

Plate of homemade steak bites and potatoes with herbs, surrounded by a skillet and additional plates on a white marble surface.

Steak Bites and Potatoes

Grated beet salad.

Grated Beet Salad

Salmon piccata with sides.

Salmon Piccata

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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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