Delicious, quick, and easy lunch and dinner recipes that are tasty but super-fast and simple to make. Here you will find many simple but tasty dishes for vegetarians and vegans and lots of seasonal recipe ideas that can be prepared quickly!
Tortellini in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce is my go-to for an easy, creamy pasta dinner. It’s packed with cheese tortellini, a rich Gorgonzola cream sauce,...
This Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing is one of my favourite ways to bring bold, fresh flavours to the table with just a...
These Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles are the ultimate 20-minute stir-fry—savoury, satisfying, and packed with umami flavour. With a simple hoisin-soy sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh greens, and...
This roasted broccoli with prosciutto is the kind of dish that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. Roasting transforms the broccoli into crispy,...
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach....
This Greek Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal packed with bold Mediterranean flavours. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a...
This Creamy Tortellini Skillet with Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach is a rich, flavor-packed one-pot pasta recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! Tender cheese tortellini simmer in a...
This baked penne with mushrooms and spinach is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, hearty, and packed with flavour. A rich tomato sauce, tender mushrooms, and...
Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that’s creamy, rich, and bursting with flavour. My traditional carbonara recipe stays true to the...
This Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Gnocchi is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Creamy feta roasts alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and...
Bircher Muesli is everything you want in a make-ahead breakfast—creamy, hearty, and endlessly customisable. With just 5 minutes of prep, this Swiss classic combines...
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a must-have for your meal rotation—bright, flavourful, and so easy to make! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, creamy...
A classic German dish, Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs made with ground veal (or a veal-beef mix), simmered in a flavourful broth, and served...
Meet your new favourite dinner party dish: Curried Chicken Vol-au-Vent. Flaky, golden puff pastry shells filled with a rich, creamy chicken curry that’s spiced just...
Dinner in 20 minutes? Yes, please. Gnocchi with Tomatoes is everything I love about weeknight cooking—simple ingredients, bold flavours, and minimal effort. It’s a one-skillet wonder...
Quick and easy recipes for effortlessly delicious meals in 30-35 minutes (or less!)
Most of these recipes can be prepared in less than 30 minutes. Even the ones esimated to take 35 minutes (I estimate extra time for chopping since some of us are quicker than others). All of the these quick recipes are made with fresh ingredients, and prepared by scratch. That means there are no shortcuts using a microwave and no frozen pizza involved. So whether you are stretched for time, or the weather is too nice to spend time in the kitchen, here you will find lots of recipes that are tasty and healthy and even ones that will satisfy the whole family.
Fresh ingredients are the key to simple and tasty meals
The secret to a simple and tasty meal is fresh, high-quality ingredients. If you shop right, then you can easily conjure up many delicious dishes in a short amount of time. Which is why I love my weekly farmers market. That’s Elle Republic’s claim. It’s possible to eat delicious and healthy food without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. So let yourself be inspired and get started. Whether salads, stews, soups or curries. The choice is vast. I have put together recipes for you from many different countries around the world and interpreted new ones. There’s nothing wrong with combining Asian and Mediterranean food. Or Germany meets Jamaica. Everything is possible as long as it tastes good and, in this case, is done quickly. You’ll also find quick and easy recipe ideas for breakfast and snacks. Have fun with these simple, healthy and tasty ideas!
