Quick & Easy Recipes

Spring Parsley and Radish Salad

This quick and easy parsley and radish salad is all about radishes in their wholesome, simple state. Don’t expect to have your socks blown...

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing

Fruit is a great addition to any salad. Try pairing creamy, buttery papaya and avocado with crisp red pepper and romaine lettuce. Together with...

Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds

Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...

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...

Apple Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Honey Mustard

These fast and easy grilled cheese sandwiches with brie and apple make the perfect snack or appetiser! If you haven't tried an apple brie...

Pasta with Green Beans, Potatoes and Pesto

Pasta with green beans, new potatoes and basil pesto or pesto alla Genovese is an easy and delicious recipe inspired by a traditional Ligurian...

Apple Fennel Salad

Savoury, sweet and crunchy, this Apple Fennel Salad is made with sweet-tart apples, grapes, celery, and fennel tossed in a light and creamy dressing...

Arugula Salad with Figs and Goat’s Cheese 

This Arugula Salad with Figs and Goat's Cheese is the perfect combination of sweet, savoury, and earthy. The fresh figs are tender and sweet, the goat...

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...

Blueberry Scones

These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly...

Asparagus with Lemon Butter & Parsley Breadcrumbs

This White Asparagus with Lemon Butter and Herbed Breadcrumbs is springtime comfort on a plate. Delicate, tender white asparagus is gently cooked and topped...

Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

A Persian cucumber and tomato salad, served with some crumbled feta or sliced avocado, a crusty baguette, and a crisp glass of wine makes...

Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives

Summer was made for salads like this Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives. Mediterranean salads such as this simple vegetarian orzo...

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...

North Sea Shrimp Salad (Original Büsumer Krabbensalat)

The inspiration for this recipe came from my regular strolls through the Isemarkt, Europe’s largest outdoor market. It's one of my favorite farmer's market...

Pasta with Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms

One of the things I love about fall is the assortment of wild mushrooms available at the farmers market. I absolutely love mushrooms---they are...

Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)

Have you ever heard about Padron peppers? Padron peppers or pimientos de padrón, are small, Spanish green peppers with a sweet mild taste. The...

Buttermilk Biscuits with Wild Garlic

Simple, delicious, homemade buttermilk biscuits made with wild garlic and 6 simple ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these tasty biscuits are great...

Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Citrus and Pear

Citrus is the star of this radicchio and fennel salad. Made with slices of juicy pink Cara Cara and navel oranges it’s bound to...

Moroccan White Bean Stew (Loubia)

This Moroccan White Bean Stew (also known as Loubia) is the perfect weeknight meal that is bursting with flavour. A classic in Middle Eastern...

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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!