These marinated herbed goat cheese balls will become your favorite appetizer to serve with toasted bread or crackers, top a salad or eat with a fork. We can all agree that the best thing in life is cheese right? Let’s be honest, we all know I’m all about simple recipes for the most part. With…
MARINATED HERBED GOAT CHEESE BALLS
BUCATINI WITH TOMATOES AND BURRATA
Simple, weeknight cooking should involve this bucatini with tomatoes and burrata. Topped with corn, parmesan cheese, basil and a little lemon zest. With the weather cooling down and the last of tomatoes collected, I’m sharing a recipe that can easily be made with home grown or store-bought tomatoes. The bursting flavors of summer might be…
BANANA COCONUT BREAKFAST PUDDING
Chiquita Banana Coconut Breakfast Pudding, layered with fresh bananas mixed with coconut flour, yogurt, pecans and coconut flakes. A great way to start your day.
LOW CARB MEDITERRANEAN BURGER SALAD
Low carb MEDITERRANEAN BURGER SALAD with a seasoned beef patty, served with a refreshing tomato, cucumber & olive salad with feta on a bed of arugula. Topped with my famous LENASKITCHEN PICKLED ONIONS. Make this ahead of time if you want to take your lunch to go. You can pan fry or grill the burger meat…
CRUNCHY KALE SALAD
This Crunchy Kale Salad topped with apples, pomegranates, sweet and smokey pepitas and a yummy shallot vinaigrette has the perfect fall flavors in one bite. Are you team curly kale or flat kale (also known as lacinato or dino kale). I am hands down flat kale, it’s like curly parsley or flat… always team flat, like…
EASY SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
This flavor-packed, Easy Shallot Vinaigrette comes together in just a few minutes and is far healthier and cheaper than any store-bought dressing. If you’re looking for a light, fresh and flavor packed dressing… which is exactly what this one delivers! You’re in the right place.
INSTANT POT BEEF RAGU
What better way to enjoy the chilly nights then with this fork tender Instant Pot beef ragu with cheesy polenta done in a little over an hour. I partnered with Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger Family of Stores to bring you a delicious fall inspired meal from kitchen to dining table in less than an…
CREAMY CHEESY POLENTA
Easy creamy cheesy polenta makes the perfect savory side dish to any meat or veggies. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I served mine with my Instant Pot Beef Ragu. This creamy cheesy polenta is served with the delicious Instant Pot Beef Ragu. The recipe is so easy and perfect for this chilly fall…
LUNCHES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
To make sure that you don’t put the same old things into your kids lunches for back to school, I’ve got three easy, delicious and fun lunch ideas. For most parents, it’s so easy to get into a school lunch rut. We find ourself sending kids to school with the same thing day after day….
FLAKY TOMATO AND HERBED RICOTTA TART
The perfect appetizer when you are short on time and need to whip something up for your guests, try this simple flaky tomato and herbed ricotta tart. Yesterday, I had a friend over for brunch and I had no time to go grocery shopping but had all the ingredients to create something yummy. So I…