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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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Weeknight Meals

These are the kinds of easy dinner recipes we come back to again and again – comforting, flavorful, and realistic for busy weeknights.

From cozy bowls of Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup to bold favorites like Mongolian Ground Beef Noodles and elegant-but-easy dishes like Salmon Piccata, these recipes make getting dinner on the table feel effortless.

Whether you’re craving pasta, protein-packed bowls, or something hearty from the oven, this collection is full of dependable meals your family will actually request again.

A bowl of freshly made pico de gallo with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeño, surrounded by lime, salt, chips, and fresh ingredients.

Fresh Pico De Gallo

A white plate with slices of grilled steak, some medium-rare, with a gold serving fork; surrounded by bowls of chopped vegetables and herbs.

Easy Carne Asada Recipe

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

Crispy Roast Potatoes

Grated beet salad.

Grated Beet Salad

Salmon piccata with sides.

Salmon Piccata

Chicken coq au vin recipe.

Chicken Coq Au Vin Recipe

Instant pot beets.

Instant Pot Beets

Copycat Panera broccoli cheddar soup.

Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Parker house rolls with garlic and sage.

Parker House Rolls

Cheesy au gratin potatoes in a skillet and plate.

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

A plate with cooked scallops and sauce.

Pan Seared Scallops

Air fryer ribeye steak.

Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Pulled pork in a serving pan with sauce.

Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork

Sausage and gnocchi soup in a bowl.

Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

Taco skillet.

Taco Skillet

White lasagna soup.

White Lasagna Soup

Roasted red pepper and tomato soup.

Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup

No beans chili.

No Beans Chili

Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

Buffalo chicken meatballs.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

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