Lenas Kitchen

Lenas Kitchen Food stylist and photographer. Recipe developer. Sharing my love for making food in the kitchen and entertaining guests. Good food is simple, fresh, and seasonal.

Eating well doesn’t have to be a budget-breaker. I believe that full flavors don’t have to be complicated and the words “from scratch” don’t necessarily mean time-consuming. As a working mom, it’s important to me to provide wholesome, flavorful and nutritious meals. Yet, most days I want to minimize my time in the kitchen so I can maximize my time with my family and friends. In this blog, I’ll sha

re tips and tricks to make cooking more fun, more efficient and more of a family activity. When a recipe requires more effort, Ill provide suggestions for advance preparation and step-by-step instructions to keep the guesswork and stress out of the kitchen. Whether you’re new to the kitchen or have been cooking your entire life, I hope you’ll find the recipes and ideas here that will gather your family around the table and create memories that will last a lifetime. My passion and the purpose of my blog is simply this: to connect people and families through food and take the time to enjoy it.

08/28/2026

Comment “Chicken” and I’ll DM you the recipe for my Peruvian Chicken and Rice. Juicy, smoky Peruvian chicken and fluffy rice with the creamy aji sauce. This one is a Must Make!
The grilled chicken is packed with garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and touch of honey., then finished with plenty of fresh cilantro and lime.
https://lenaskitchenblog.com/peruvian-chicken-and-rice/

08/25/2026

Comment Recipe and I’ll send you the recipe! 💌 The last of summer’s juicy tomatoes + sweet peaches deserve one more moment. 🍅🍑
This Panzanella Salad is basically summer in a bowl, it’s crispy toasted ciabatta, ripe tomatoes, sweet peaches, fresh basil, creamy mozzarella or burrata, and a simple honey Dijon dressing that ties it all together.
The secret? Let it sit for 15-20 minutes before serving so the bread soaks up all that delicious dressing and tomato juice while staying perfectly chewy and crisp around the edges.
It’s the perfect side for anything coming off the grill, or honestly… good enough to eat straight from the bowl.
Save this one before summer produce disappears! 🍑🍅
Full recipe on https://lenaskitchenblog.com/panzanella-salad-recipe/

06/15/2026

The star for today’s brunch catering event was the Beet Cured Salmon. If you want to try the recipe, comment “LOX” and I’ll dm it to you.
So thankful to be able to serve you and your family Nikki Nikki to celebrate your beautiful mother in laws 80th birthday brunch celebration.
On the menu I had the lox with all the fixings, mini bagels, mini croissant, avocados, sausages, soft scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, Caesar salad and an array of fruits and berries.
So thankful and blessed to be able to witness people celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, special events while I serve them food.
https://lenaskitchenblog.com/low-carb-beet-and-dill-cured-salmon/

05/26/2026

Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it straight to your DMs 💌
The ultimate easy summer dinner. Buttery shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, and Cajun flavor all on ONE pan with minimal clean up, that’s a win in my book.
https://lenaskitchenblog.com/sheet-pan-shrimp-boil/

05/25/2026

Comment BURGER and I’ll send you the recipe straight to your DMs 💌

✨🍔Burger cravings turned into fresh bowl energy 🍔✨
This Burger Bowl has crispy lettuce, fries, juicy seasoned beef, all your favorite toppings, and the BEST burger sauce 😍
Full recipe on https://lenaskitchenblog.com/burger-bowl-recipe/

05/09/2026

Catered grand opening party yesterday sponsored by and . What a beautiful space, congratulations to the new space.
Comment “Recipe” to get these recipes. Or visit lenaskitchenblog.com
I served mini potatoes topped with sirloin steak and chimichurri sauce. Mini hash browns with salmon mousse and smoked salmon and dill on top. Polenta bites with whipped herbed goat cheese and mushrooms. And veggies with hummus, caramelized onion dip and spinach artichoke dip. Everyone loved the bites and it was so fun to cater such a beautiful space.

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