Lena Hester

Lena Hester

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

I just made these banana bread cinnamon rolls and I’m pretty sure I’ve created the most perfect breakfast mashup that’s ever existed! I had some overripe bananas sitting on my counter that I was planning to turn into regular banana…

Garlic Parmesan Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs

I just made these garlic parmesan air-fryer chicken thighs and I’m completely obsessed – the skin is so incredibly crispy while the meat is juicy and packed with flavor! I was getting tired of the same old baked chicken routine…

Cranberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Blossoms

I just made these cranberry cream cheese puff pastry blossoms and they are seriously the most gorgeous and delicious things I’ve ever pulled out of my oven! I was looking for something festive to bring to my friend’s holiday party…

Warm Chai Triple-Seed Pudding

I’ve always been a big fan of cozy desserts, and this warm chai triple-seed pudding has quickly become one of my go-to comfort recipes. It’s creamy, spiced just right, and full of texture from chia, flax, and hemp seeds. The…

Gooey Pumpkin Crumble Cake

I just made this gooey pumpkin crumble cake and I’m literally losing my mind over how perfect it turned out – it’s like pumpkin pie and coffee cake had the most amazing fall baby! I was craving something with serious…

Creamy Southern Pea Salad

I just made this creamy Southern pea salad and I’m totally blown away by how something so simple can taste this amazing! I was at my aunt’s house last weekend and she served this incredible pea salad that had everyone…

Caramel Apple Puff Pastry

I just made this caramel apple puff pastry and I’m practically vibrating with excitement because it turned out even more amazing than I imagined! I was craving something that screamed fall but didn’t want to spend all day making an…

Chimichurri Chicken Salad

I’ve always loved chimichurri for its bright, herby kick, but the first time I tossed it into a chicken salad, it felt like a total upgrade. Instead of the usual mayo-based salad, this one is fresh, tangy, and full of…