Quick and Easy Recipes for the Whole Family

Welcome to Recipes by Lena 👩‍🍳! Effortless cooking for everyone. No pressure here: easy recipes, simple ingredients, and the joy of sharing homemade meals without spending a fortune. Milkshakes, macarons, omelets, fries, tagines, couscous... Whether you love using a Thermomix or prefer doing it all by hand, Recipes by Lena makes your cooking adventures wonderfully simple!

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Newest Recipes

A plate of food with a meatball in the center. Garlic Parmesan Cheeseburger Bombs

Savory biscuit bombs filled with garlicky beef and cheese, brushed with parmesan butter for a mouthwatering appetizer or snack.

Bacon wrapped apples with sauce. Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log

A luxurious goat cheese log encrusted with sweet-spicy candied bacon, paired with crispy homemade crostini for elegant entertaining.

A sandwich with bacon and tomato on a wooden table. Cowboy Club Sandwich

Triple-decker sandwich with turkey, ham, bacon and special Cowboy Mayo, stacked between toasted bread with fresh vegetables.

A plate of food with a fork in it. Rotisserie Chicken Alfredo

Tender rotisserie chicken with fettuccine in a rich, homemade Parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.

A plate of food with a burrito on it. Rotisserie Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy green sauce and tender rotisserie chicken wrapped in flour tortillas, topped with melted cheese for a quick family dinner.

A bowl of soup with a piece of bread on top. Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Silky smooth soup featuring roasted Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and a touch of cream, topped with homemade garlic-herb croutons.

A plate of food with cheese and sauce. Crispy Crab Rangoon Bombs

Golden-fried wontons with a creamy crab and cheese filling, perfect for entertaining or as a delicious appetizer.

A bowl of rice with chicken and vegetables. Rotisserie Chicken Jambalaya

A hearty one-pot Cajun classic with rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage, bell peppers, and perfectly seasoned rice.

A bowl of pasta with chicken and cheese. Southwest Chicken Alfredo

Creamy pasta with rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and southwest spices ready in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

A bowl of food with meat and vegetables. Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage

A deconstructed version of the classic dish with ground beef, cabbage and tomato sauce simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

A plate of food with a few pieces missing. Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Bites

Fluffy, protein-packed mini bites with sweet apples and warm cinnamon—ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect nutritious snack.

Two pieces of bread with herbs on top. Cottage Cheese Flatbread

A quick, protein-rich flatbread made with just cottage cheese and egg that bakes to golden perfection in minutes.