Quick & Easy Recipes

Bulgur Salad with Halloumi and Lemon-Caper Dressing

8. December 2018 0

Yes, the weather is chilly, but fresh-tasting dishes like bulgur salad with halloumi still find a way into my kitchen. This salad is packed...

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

1. December 2018 2

For those of you, that are already convinced of the Brussels sprouts merits, this salad is for you. Yes, a Brussels sprouts salad! One...

Easy Lemon Almond Cookies (Gluten-Free)

28. November 2018 0

I have three words for these lemon almond cookies - quick, easy, delicious! This simple cookie recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and...

Almond-Tahini-Date Cookies (Gluten-free)

19. November 2018 0

YES to sugar-free Almond-Tahini-Date Cookies! With these almond date cookies there is absolutely no sacrifice on flavor. They are made with naturally sweet Medjool...

Roasted Japanese Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

14. November 2018 0

So I thought it was high-time I share one of my favorite ways to enjoy roasted eggplant. Sweet and tender roasted Japanese eggplant (char-grilled...

Mediterranean Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Dill & Lemon

31. October 2018 0

Brussels sprouts lovers behold, here's a recipe to pull you out of the same old, same old doldrums. These Mediterranean style roasted Brussels sprouts...

Pumpkin and Red Lentil Curry with Garam Masala & Coconut

13. October 2018 0

This glorious pumpkin and red lentil curry is the ultimate in comfort food. Creamy and utterly delicious, this is a healthy and easy recipe...

Tabbouleh with Sweet Potatoes, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds

15. September 2018 0

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....

Shiitake Mushroom Blue Cheese Risotto

18. August 2018 2

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...

Tomato Avocado Corn Salad

4. August 2018 0

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

Thai Watermelon Salad

21. July 2018 0

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

Bulgur Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

9. June 2018 0

Here's a beautiful, insanely delicious and very do-able recipe using featuring bulgur, fresh summer herbs, sweet cherry tomatoes, green onions and toasted pecans. Inspired...

Vegan Caesar Salad with Mixed Seeds & Herbs

17. May 2018 0

I’m feeling a little bit of vegan Caesar salad love. And not for a cashew-based kind of vegan dressing, but rather a tahini-based Caesar...

Pasta with Broccoli, Lemon and Chili

14. April 2018 0

There are those that think pasta should be drenched in some kind of tomato sauce to be delicious. That’s actually not the case. This...

Fennel Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Celery

19. March 2018 0

My love affair with raw fennel is far from over. Perhaps it's a love of all licorice-like things. Anise – yes, love it. Fennel...

Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Parsley & Almonds

13. March 2018 2

This is a pretty salad featuring quinoa, naturally sweetened dried berries, juicy oranges, fresh mint and parsley in an orange garlic vinaigrette, topped with...

Coconut Chicken with Tomatoes & Spinach

7. March 2018 0

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...

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Cream

21. December 2017 0

It's the time of year again, so I am busting out another Brussels sprouts recipe. This time, oven roasted Brussels sprouts with smoked pork...

Red Cabbage Orange Salad with Cranberries & Herbs

19. December 2017 0

I love simple, raw, shredded red cabbage salads. This red cabbage orange salad with dried cranberries, sweet and juicy citrus fruit, green onions and...

Simple Kale Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

9. December 2017 0

Here's a simple kale salad for lovers of dark leafy greens! Yep, that's me! I crave kale salads at this time of year. And...

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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!