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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A plate of food with a bowl of sauce. Thai Chicken Bites

Crispy, salty-sweet nuggets of joy with Thai flavors, ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for any occasion.

A bowl of pasta with meatballs and cheese. Sticky Honey Garlic Sausage Pasta

A deliciously sticky pasta dish featuring Italian sausage and rich honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

A bowl of french fries with cheese and seasoning. Loaded Fries with Toppings

Crispy fries topped with melty cheese, colorful peppers, and a zesty sauce that makes for the perfect indulgent side dish.

A bowl of food with meat and peppers. Philly Cheesesteak Bowls

Enjoy tender steak, colorful peppers, and melty cheese in a satisfying bun-free version of the classic Philly favorite.

A bowl of pasta with bacon and peas. Creamy Pasta with Bacon

Al dente noodles, crispy bacon and sweet peas tossed in a homemade creamy dressing - the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish.

Two glasses of watermelon juice with mint leaves. Watermelon Slushie Icy Fresh

A refreshing summer drink blending sweet watermelon with zesty lime for an icy treat that's ready in just 10 minutes.

A slice of blueberry cheesecake on a plate. Magnolia Bakery Blueberry Jamboree

A layered dessert with fresh blueberry topping, creamy filling, and buttery pecan crust inspired by Magnolia Bakery's signature treat.

A slice of chocolate cake on a plate. No-Bake Eclair Cake

A delicious layered dessert with graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and chocolate topping that requires no baking.

A bowl of soup with tomatoes and herbs. Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato

Velvety smooth soup with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Rich, comforting, and packed with deep flavors.

A bowl of chicken with red peppers. Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Succulent slow-cooked chicken in creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs that's truly proposal-worthy.

Three pastries on a plate. Peach Pie Cruffins

Flaky crescent pastries filled with sweet peach preserves and cinnamon, topped with a delicate cream glaze.

A slice of cheesecake with honey drizzled on top. Lemon Lavender Honeycomb Cheesecake

A luxurious cheesecake blending zesty lemon with delicate lavender notes, topped with crunchy pieces of fresh honeycomb.