Quick & Easy Recipes

35 Minutes or Less: Breakfast, Dinner & Beyond

Delicious, quick, and easy lunch and dinner recipes that are tasty but super-fast and simple to make. Here you will find many simple but tasty dishes for vegetarians and vegans and lots of seasonal recipe ideas that can be prepared quickly!

Ramen Noodle Salad with Tender Greens

This ramen noodle salad with lamb’s lettuce is the kind of simple yet vibrant dish that makes you fall in love with quick, fresh...
Ultimate Liver Flush Detox Drink

Ultimate Liver Flush Detox Drink

There are all sorts of things that can leave us feeling in need of a recharge, especially this time of year after weeks of...
Summer Beans with Pears and Bacon

Green Beans with Pears and Bacon

An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...
Udon Nudeln mit Pilzen Rezept mit Pak Choi in Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles (Quick Stir-Fry Recipe)

These Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles are the ultimate 20-minute stir-fry—savoury, satisfying, and packed with umami flavour. With a simple hoisin-soy sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh greens, and...
Bananen Porridge mit Ahornsirup

Banana Porridge with Maple Syrup

This healthy banana porridge recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious breakfasts you will ever make! It’s naturally sweet, creamy and filling...
Orzo Salad with Zucchini and Chickpeas, summer pasta salad

Orzo Salad with Zucchini and Chickpeas

This orzo salad with zucchini and chickpeas is light, fresh and full of Mediterranean flavour. Tender orzo pasta, golden pan-fried zucchini, protein-packed chickpeas and...
Gluten-free Buckwheat Pancakes with Bananas and Coconut

Buckwheat Pancakes

I happen to love buckwheat pancakes. Okay maybe they aren’t the sexiest sounding pancakes around. Yeah, buckwheat sounds a little too healthy for some...
Warmer Spinatsalat mit gebratenen Pilzen

Warm Mushroom Spinach Salad

This simple warm mushroom spinach salad is a great salad recipe for anyone who loves spinach and mushrooms. This is a hearty salad that...
Kartoffelsalat mit Pesto und Grünen Bohnen

Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

This Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans is the ultimate warm-weather side dish. It’s light, herby, and packed with seasonal goodness. Made with tender new potatoes,...
Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

Lentil Puttanesca is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the Italian classic — hearty, satisfying, and ready in no time. This quick tomato-based pasta sauce...
Harissa-Süßkartoffeln mit Joghurt-Tahini

Harissa Sweet Potato Wedges with Yoghurt-Tahini

Roasted harissa sweet potato wedges served with yoghurt tahini sauce is a delicious side dish that can also be enjoyed as a plant-based main...
Nudelsalat mit Pesto Rezept mit Haehnchen,  Spinat und Rote Trauben

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach....

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...
Türkischer Weiße Bohnensalat (Piyaz)

Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz)

This Turkish white bean salad is infused with flavor thanks to lots of fresh herbs, red onion and a delicious tahini lemon dressing. Inspired...
Zucchini Lemon Couscous

Zucchini Lemon Couscous

Couscous makes for a brilliant alternative to rice or everyday noodles. It’s versatile and easy to prepare, requiring little more than the addition of...
Mediterraner Quinoa-Salat mit getrockneten Tomaten & Kapern

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...
Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing

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...
Warm Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Warm Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Arugula

Originating from the South America Andes, quinoa has been referred to by the Incas as being the "mother of all grains" (though, technically quinoa...
Rote Linsensuppe Rezept mit Bulgur, Roter Paprika und Minze

Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Bulgur, Red Pepper & Mint

Turkish red lentil soup is heartwarming and sooo delicious, you’ll want to make this one time and time again!! It‘s so easy to make...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...

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!