Quick & Easy Recipes

Orzo Risotto with Peas, Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

11. August 2014 2

To my relief a great family meal. One child wants rice, the other noodles. What to do? Okay, peas are a hit. Bacon too....

Bulgur Salad with Roasted Tomatoes and Chickpeas

22. July 2017 0

I love simple salads that simply taste good. I when I say good, I mean good with a capital "G". And guess where the...

Potato Latkes with Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche

19. December 2021 0

Classic potato latkes infused with extra flavor and goodness. Elevated with parsnip, green onion and kale, these latkes are fantastic served for brunch or...

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

5. June 2021 0

This isn’t your regular broccoli pasta salad — this one is made with oven roasted broccoli and it’s healthy. It’s packed with fresh herbs...

Spelt Salad with Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Almonds

22. April 2017 0

Here's a super delicious spelt salad. I mean S U P E R delicious! Many of you already know that I don't eat a...

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

8. September 2014 0

Luckily, we have one child that absolutely loves broccoli. Another is very lukewarm about the prospects of eating it, while the third, I had...

Tahini Medjool Date Cookies (vegan)

19. September 2019 0

Dattel Tahini Kekse: these little babies are absolutely delicious. They are made with zarte Haferflocken, ground almonds, and tahini, and are packed with natural...

Easy White Bean Salad with Herbs

22. March 2024 0

This Easy White Bean Salad with Herbs is a celebration of simplicity and taste. It's about bringing together basic ingredients in a way that...

Savory Scones with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs

17. March 2021 0

This recipe for savory scones with feta, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs is makes for a great snack or something to savor with soup for...

White Radish Salad with Apple, Fresh Dill & Pine Nuts

24. March 2015 0

Italian white radishes are a cool-season crop which grows best in spring and fall. They are a great addition to salads or, as in...

Oven Roasted Pumpkin with Chili, Almonds and Feta

20. November 2019 0

Say hello to my new favorite way to enjoy oven roasted pumpkin. Imagine...Hokkaido pumpkin, sweet red onion and almonds tossed together with pure Canadian...

Spicy Asian Hotpot with Udon Noodles

30. March 2015 0

This is one of my all time favorite one-pot-meals and definitely a go-to dish when there's a time crunch. It's something you can get...

Sicilian Pasta with Sardines, Capers & Breadcrumbs

16. July 2022 0

This delicious and easy pasta with sardines recipe combines simple pantry staples — pasta, sardines, capers, and breadcrumbs — with fresh flavours — lemon...

Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe)

26. June 2014 0

This dish tastes like it came directly from the Mediterranean. Literally. Yes, anchovies are harvested in the Mediterranean (and North Atlantic). I love anchovies,...

Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

29. May 2017 2

Lentil Puttanesca! Say what? Here's the deal. It's a quick and tasty pasta sauce made with red lentils, puréed tomatoes, garlic, shallots, herbs, chili...

Greek Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes, Feta & Olives

16. February 2025 0

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...

Purple Cauliflower Salad with Caper-Lemon-Dressing

1. August 2017 0

Purple cauliflower. Is it not beautiful? And you may be thinking “is this really natural?”. Yes, it is! As part of the Brassicaceae family,...

Avocado and Prawn Salad with Cilantro, Chili and Lime

31. May 2016 0

Light and highly flavored, consider this avocado and prawn salad a guilt-free indulgence! Avocado and Prawn Salad -- a fantastic summer salad This south-of-the-border inspired salad...

Roasted Carrot Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing

11. April 2020 0

Healthy, hearty and easy to throw together. This roasted carrot lentil salad makes the perfect plant-based (100% vegan) meal. Carrots are roasted in...

Wholemeal Chocolate Cookies with Cashews & Cocoa Nibs

20. December 2020 1

These lightly sweetened wholemeal chocolate cookies are made from wholesome ingredients -- ingredients like whole spelt flour, oats, raw cacao, coconut oil, unrefined muscovado...

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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!