Lena Hester

Lena Hester

Cheeseburger Casserole

so this cheeseburger casserole might be one of my coziest, most crowd-pleasing dinners ever. I made it on a random Tuesday night when I needed something hearty and low-effort, and it was an instant hit. It’s like all the best…

Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies

I was craving something sweet the other night but didn’t want just another plain sugar cookie… and these chai-spiced sugar cookies came through like a warm hug in cookie form. They’re soft, chewy in the middle, with that perfect sugary…

Spiced Apple Jelly

There’s something special about a jar of Spiced Apple Jelly on the table—it’s a little taste of fall that you can enjoy all year long. Smooth and jewel‑toned, this jelly is made with apple juice, warm spices like cinnamon and…

Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes

If you’re in search of the perfect weekend breakfast that’s both wholesome and indulgent, look no further than these Fluffiest Blueberry Pancakes. They’re light and airy with golden, crisp edges and juicy bursts of fresh blueberries in every bite. These…

Rhubarb Vanilla Jelly

If you love homemade preserves with a touch of sophistication, Rhubarb Vanilla Jelly is a recipe you need to try. It combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the sweet warmth of vanilla for a smooth, jewel‑toned jelly that’s as…

Cashew Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

If you love melt‑in‑your‑mouth cookies with a touch of warm spice, these Cashew‑Cardamom Shortbread Cookies are a must‑try. They combine buttery shortbread with finely ground cashews and a hint of aromatic cardamom for a treat that’s both elegant and irresistible.…

Maple Chai Brown Sugar Cookies

If you love cozy flavors with a hint of maple sweetness, these Maple‑Chai Brown Sugar Cookies are a must‑try. They combine the caramel‑like flavor of brown sugar with warm chai spices and a touch of maple syrup for a cookie…

Chai‑Sugared Molasses Cookies

If you love warm spices and chewy cookies, these Chai‑Sugared Molasses Cookies are going to be your new favorite treat. They have the deep, rich flavor of classic molasses cookies with an added twist—rolled in chai‑spiced sugar for extra aroma…

Cardamom Sugar Cookies

If you’re looking for a cookie that’s simple yet elevated, these Cardamom Sugar Cookies are the perfect choice. They’re soft and buttery, with a subtle floral, citrus‑like flavor from ground cardamom. These cookies are easy to make, elegant enough for…

Coffee Jelly

For coffee lovers, Coffee Jelly is the ultimate treat. It’s a smooth, sweet jelly infused with bold coffee flavor that tastes amazing on toast, with desserts, or even as a fun topping for ice cream and yogurt. It’s a unique…