Welcome to Recipes Jars

Lina  kitchen
Lina in her kitchen, where she brings her creative mason jar recipes to life.

your go-to place for mason jar recipes that are healthy, fun, and practical! I’m Lina, and here I share my love for layered salads, overnight oats, chia puddings, and other creative meals — all packed neatly in jars.

I never set out to become a food blogger. For years, I was just someone who loved to play around in the kitchen, trying to make healthy meals that didn’t feel like a chore. I remember the moment when I first fell for mason jar recipes: it was a Sunday afternoon, I had a pile of veggies and no plan, and I thought, “What if I just layer everything into jars for the week?”

That little experiment turned into a small obsession. Soon, I was trying overnight oats in jars, layered salads, chia puddings, even desserts. My fridge started looking like a rainbow of stacked jars — and every time friends came over, they’d laugh and say, “Lina, you should share these online!”

So here I am.

Recipes Jars is my cozy corner of the internet where I share the recipes, tips, flops, and wins from my kitchen. I’m not a professional chef or nutritionist — just someone who genuinely believes that good, healthy food should feel fun and approachable. I know what it’s like to come home tired and just want something ready to grab, or to stand in the kitchen thinking, “Ugh, what do I pack for lunch tomorrow?” That’s why I love jar recipes: they’re practical, pretty, and honestly make me feel like I’m giving myself (or someone I love) a little present.

At first, not everything worked. I had soggy salads, overnight oats that were way too mushy, and some flavor combos I’d rather forget. But over time, I figured out what worked, what kept well, and what actually made me excited to eat healthy. I wanted to share that journey — not as some perfect expert, but as a fellow home cook who’s figuring it out alongside you.

When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll probably find me curled up with a cup of tea, planning my next recipe idea, or wandering the farmers market looking for new ingredients to play with. I truly believe food should bring a little spark of joy, and if even one of my recipes helps brighten your day or makes your meals easier, that makes me incredibly happy.

Thank you so much for being here, for reading, and for bringing a little piece of Recipes Jars into your home. I’m grateful you stopped by — and I hope you’ll stay a while.