Quick & Easy Recipes

Koulouria Ravioli with Caramelized Onions, Oregano & Feta

Caramelizing onions may sound like a lot of effort but really it’s not. It gives you a chance to get some other things done....

Whole Wheat Pancakes with Oats

Whole Wheat Pancakes with Oats are everything you want in a breakfast—comforting, hearty, and just a little bit healthy. They’re fluffy, thanks to buttermilk, but...

Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans

This flavour-packed chimichurri potato salad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that is easy to prepare....

Tomato Avocado Corn Salad

This tomato avocado corn salad is so EASY, so FRESH tasting, and so YUM! Loaded with ripe tomatoes, sweet red pepper, creamy avocado, cilantro,...

Lacinato Kale Pesto – quick, easy, delicious!

Lacinato Kale Pesto is a spin on the traditional Genoese pesto. Take some green leaves, extra virgin olive oil, some pine nuts, a little...

Zucchini Pancakes

f you are looking for a great recipe to use up your summer zucchini, give these zucchini pancakes a try. There are similar to...

Shiitake Mushroom Blue Cheese Risotto

This shiitake mushroom risotto with blue cheese and spinach is Italian comfort food at its ABSOLUTE best! It's got fresh shiitake mushrooms sautéed until...

Soba Noodle Salad with Mango and Tofu

This Soba Noodle Salad with Mangoand Tofu is everything we crave in a quick, healthy meal — cool, crisp, and full of flavour. Buckwheat soba noodles...

Thai Watermelon Salad

This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta — the best BBQ salad! It’s quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. It’s made with a stunning...

Tabbouleh with Sweet Potatoes, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds

Tabbouleh with sweet potatoes? Yeeees! Seriously, you're going to love it! There's lots of good stuff going on here, first there's well...sweet potatoes. LOVE....

Miso Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

Miso roasted carrots and parsnips - a simple and flavourful side dish! Carrots and parsnips are tossed in a Japanese style glaze made with...

Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

This Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce is a game-changer. Juicy, golden chicken breasts are simmered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with the bold...

Lemon Anchovy Dressing

On a recent trip to Aix de Provence, I had an amazing yet simple Provencal style salad consisting of Belgium endives in a lemony...

Coconut Chicken with Tomatoes & Spinach

This coconut chicken with tomatoes and spinach is my kind of weeknight magic. It's insanely easy, full of flavor, and on the table in...

Mediterranean Bean Salad with Roasted Peppers

This Mediterranean Bean Salad with chickpeas and white beans is packed with fresh tasting flavours – thanks to market fresh vegetables and herbs, plus...

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Meet my favorite Mediterranean Lentil Salad. It's quick, easy and full of happy sunshine! Sunshine that comes from all those tasty Mediterranean flavors of...

Maple Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and spicy maple Sriracha Brussels sprouts. There is something magical about this combination and I am hooked. Crispy oven roasted Brussel sprouts are...

Free-Form Spinach Pie

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...

Warm Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

This Salmon Nicoise Salad is a little less than traditional, but like the original it is a fantastically tasty and a terrific summer salad....

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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!