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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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Sides

The right side dish can turn a simple dinner into a complete meal. Whether it’s something fresh and vibrant like Apple Cranberry Salad, cozy and comforting like Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or seasonal and roasted like Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, these recipes are designed to complement your main course without stealing the spotlight.

From weeknight dinners to holiday tables, these sides round out every meal beautifully.

Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Herb Vinaigrette

Easy 5 Minute Asian Cucumber Salad

Boiled Baby Potatoes With Garlic Butter And Dill

Sauteed baby bok choy on a pink plate with chop sticks. Sesame seeds and ginger sauce on the side.

Sautéed Baby Bok Choy With Ginger Sauce

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Pantry Staples Part 1: What to Stock In Your Pantry

This makes an easy side dish to any meat, fish or top with grilled veggies. Use Israeli couscous to make a cold salad with leftovers.

Pantry Staples Part 2: 35 Easy Pantry Recipes

roasted cauliflower on a plate with cheese and chimichurri sauce

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Recipe

This Creamy Grilled Smashed Potato Salad is crispy on the outside and creamy inside. Topped with a tangy and herby creamy sauce. #lenaskitchenblog #sides #potatosalad #4thofjulyrecipe #easydinnerrecipes #grillingrecipes

Creamy Grilled Smashed Potato Salad

Tender, golden and juicy CREAMY PORK CHOPS WITH CAULIFLOWER MASH. Served in a creamy garlic and spinach sauce filled to the brim with flavour. Low carb, gluten free, easy to make and ready on the table in less than 30 minutes! lenaskitchenblog.com #keto #porkchop #ketomeal #cauliflower

Creamy Pork Chops with Cauliflower Mash

CHEESY POLENTA

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

10 MINUTE APPLE CABBAGE SLAW

10 Minute Apple Cabbage Slaw

RUSSIAN SALAD HERRING UNDER FUR COAT

Shuba Salad (Herring Under a Fur Coat)

ROASTED SQUASH, GARLIC, HAZELNUT & CRISPY SAGE SPAGHETTI

MAPLE ROASTED PUMPKIN

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY EATS + DIP

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