Quick & Easy Recipes

Tuna Pasta Salad (No Mayo!)

If you love the bold, briny flavours of pasta puttanesca, this tuna pasta salad is your fresh, summer-ready twist. Imagine tender pasta shells tossed with meaty...

Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Fresh, vibrant, and full of bold flavour — this Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon-Caper Dressing is everything you want in a...

Nectarine Lentil Salad

Looking for a fresh and healthy salad to celebrate the best of summer? This nectarine lentil salad with feta is light, quick to make,...

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

This quick and easy Sausage and Peppers Pasta is the ultimate 35-minute comfort food. it’s a simple pasta recipe with serious flavour. Italian salsiccia...

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers

This Mediterranean quinoa salad is bursting with bold, vibrant flavours thanks to sun-dried tomatoes, briny capers, fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s...

Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)

This Yakitori recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken grilled on skewers and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savoury glaze — a simple, flavour-packed dish inspired...

Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Almonds

This Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Almonds is everything I love in a feel-good, wholesome meal: tender grilled chicken, hearty spelt grain,...

Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

This Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto is a sunshine-on-a-plate kind of dish. Sweet juicy peaches, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, salty prosciutto and crumbled feta, all...

Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives

Pasta with fresh tomatoes is one of those simple yet healthy pasta recipes that never goes out of style. The secret? Sweet, ripe summer...

Bean Salad with Tuna – Easy Mediterranean Recipe

This Mediterranean bean salad with tuna is a fresh, fuss-free recipe you’ll be making on repeat. With just a few pantry staples, fresh herbs,...

Green Bean Potato Salad

A green bean potato salad is a summer classic! It’s a perfect bring-along side dish for picnics, potlucks and barbecues. This variation made with...

Caprese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Pasta salad with sun-dried tomato dressing might sound simple, but this version takes it to a whole new level of gourmet. Think of it...

Warm Potato Smoked Salmon Salad

Experience a Scandinavian-style warm potato smoked salmon salad: tender new potatoes tossed in a fresh green spinach-and-parsley dressing, kissed with lemon. Paired with smoked...

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snow Peas

This quick and easy chicken stir-fry with broccoli and snow peas is a dream come true for busy weeknights. It’s a fresh and flavour-packed Asian-style wok recipe,...

Miso Soba Noodle Salad

This Miso Soba Noodle Salad features crisp snow peas, edamame, and julienned carrots tossed with soba noodles and a tangy-savoury miso dressing that’s quick,...

Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli (Thai-Style)

This Thai-Style Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli recipe is your answer to a fast, flavourful, and fuss-free weeknight dinner. Juicy, oven-roasted salmon fillets get bathed in...

Easy Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Arugula & Mozzerella

This quick and easy pasta salad is your go-to summer dish—fresh, colourful and packed with Mediterranean flavour. It’s made with juicy cherry tomatoes, crispy...

Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber

This Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber is a vibrant, refreshing mix of tropical papaya, juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber, brightened with...

Mediterranean Gnocchi Bake

This Mediterranean Gnocchi Bake is the perfect twist on a classic pasta bake. Inspired by the vibrant flavours of Pasta Puttanesca, it brings together...

Classic German Coleslaw

This quick and easy homemade German coleslaw recipe is everything a good slaw should be — crisp, tangy, and loaded with flavour. Made with...

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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!