Mediterranean weeknight digest

Fresh dinners with lemon, herbs, and a calmer way to cook at home.

Linen & Lemon is Elena Vargas’s recipe journal for citrusy skillet suppers, herb-packed salads, sheet-pan dinners, and brunches that feel bright without becoming fussy.

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Simple Mediterranean cooking that still feels polished on a Tuesday.

Elena develops recipes around lemon, herbs, olive oil, and a few dependable pantry staples. Her approach keeps dinners clear and practical, with enough detail that home cooks can serve something fresh without overthinking it.

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One-Dish Lemon Butter Chicken with Herbs

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One-Dish Lemon Butter Chicken with Herbs

Juicy one-dish lemon butter chicken with potatoes, garlic, herbs, and a bright pan sauce. An easy Mediterranean weeknight dinner.

Prep 15 minutes Cook 40 minutes 4 servings