Who doesn’t love a good lasagna? The only thing not to love about it is how it presented in the dish, but this rolled version solves all of the problems. I figured this might be the perfect Valentines Day meal to make for your family or for a significant other. Plus it is so easy to make and makes for such a pretty presentation.
Mini hasselback – Hasselhoff potatoes with duck fat, thyme & homemade mustard sauce
| APPETIZERS, DINNER, GAME DAY, GLUTEN FREE, POTATOES, SIDE, WHOLE30
If you’re looking for a striking side dish or appetizer that will impress your guests, try these Mini Hasselback or Hasselhoff’s as I am starting to call them now. The first time I made these a few weeks ago I was doing an Instagram Live video and accidentally called them Hasselhoffs and that caught on and now that’s what I call them, jokingly. These would be perfect for next weeks Game Day party for sure. These were featured on Food and Wine Instagram account today, so you know they are good. (more…)
MY FAVORITE KITCHEN ITEMS
Since I started doing my Instagram Live videos a few weeks ago, So many of you have been asking me for my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets that I use. I thought it would be better to put it in writing and give you direct links to all my favorite things that I use in my kitchen. If there is anything I missed, please leave a comment and ask away. I will keep this blog live and continue to add things and update them. For most things I will give you the direct tools that I own and use and some will be on the higher end price, but in my opinion worth it, if you take care of them. (more…)
HEALTHY, EASY, CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
| DINNER, FAMILY FRIENDLY RECIPE, GLUTEN FREE, HEALTHY, MEXICAN, QUICK MEAL, SOUPS
I don’t know about you guys, but we do taco Tuesday’s at our house often, because we just love them. But, sometimes on a cold winter evening I change it up and make my super easy tortilla soup instead. Soup is one of my favorite winter meals. With this soup you get the same great Mexican flavors as if you would if having tacos, but in a soup form. It’s the perfect soup to warm up around the table with my family. It takes me about 30 minutes, if that to make this.
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COLORFUL COBB SALAD WITH LIME CILANTRO WHOLE30 DRESSING
| DINNER, HEALTHY, QUICK MEAL, SALAD, WHOLE30
Happy New Years! Can’t believe it’s already the first week of January. I am super excited for 2017 and the opportunities and fun things that are in store for me this year. It’s January, so I think most people look over their diet and exercise routine and try to start something new and fresh after the holidays have passed. So come see what I have made for you to try and add to your healthier dinner routine.
Finex 1 QT CAST IRON SAUCE POT giveaway
Super excited for this great giveaway with Finex. To enter, simply follow Lena’s Kitchen Blog & Finex Cookware on Instagram and tag your friends in the comments section to spread the word! Fill out the form below and you will be entered in a drawing to win a 1 Quart Cast Iron Sauce Pot ($125). The contest ends December 23rd 12:00 pm PST so be sure to get your entries in by Friday!
See below for the full contest rules… (more…)
EDIBLE GIFTS – FLAVORED SALTS
Can’t believe that Christmas is around the corner. I am excited for this week because my birthday is on the 17th and my husband and I are adventuring out to the mountains to cozy up by the fire, enjoy some jacuzzi time, eat some yummy eats and drink some tasty drinks. But before we head out, I wanted to share this super easy idea for your holiday gifts. Flavored salts are so easy to make and I bet you have everything in your cupboards and refrigerator to make these great gifts.
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shortbread cookies three ways
Holiday baking at my house is in full swing. We are baking dozens of these shortbread cookies to give away to friends, family, teachers and coworkers. I love this time of the year when the weather outside is cold, but it’s nice and cozy inside. We wear our pajamas most of the day while playing christmas tunes and making the house smell great while baking. There is nothing better than the combination of butter, flour and sugar to make these easy cookies. But I figured why not elevate them a bit and make three different flavors this year, every bite will be special. (more…)
crispy smashed potatoes with roasted garlic, parmesan & balsamic shallots
| DINNER, FAMILY FRIENDLY RECIPE, HOLIDAY, POTATOES, SIDE, THANKSGIVING
I could never turn down a crispy potato, friends. These are so delicious! I’m assuming you don’t have leftover potatoes in your fridge right now so I wrote this recipe starting with raw yukon gold baby potatoes. So excited to share this recipe with you for these crispy smashed potatoes topped with roasted garlic, balsamic shallots, freshly grated parmesan, lemon zest and green onions! These are heavenly and are sure to please all your guests. (more…)
roasted squash, garlic, hazelnut & crispy sage spaghetti
| DINNER, EVENT, FAMILY FRIENDLY RECIPE, INFLUENCER, KROGER, PASTA, QUICK MEAL, SIDE, THANKSGIVING, VEGETARIAN
The air outside is nice and crisp and the weather calls for comforting dishes like this yummy simple spaghetti. It’s filled with roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, crispy sage leaves, hazelnuts and shaved parmesan.
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