Quick & Easy Recipes

Baked Tortilla Chips with Za’atar

Tortilla chips baked at home using whole wheat tortillas are so much better than store-bought chips. Seasoned with za’atar gives them a delicious Middle...

Easy Coconut Thai Chicken Curry

This Easy, One-Pot Coconut Thai Chicken Curry is a warm, comforting dish packed with bold flavours and nourishing ingredients. It’s the perfect mix of creamy coconut...

Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomato and Basil

Fresh corn on the cob and sweet cherry tomatoes are right up there along with garden fresh basil as being some of those things...

Arugula Salad with Pears and Walnuts

This Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts and Honey-Mustard Dressing is one of my favourite ways to bring bold, fresh flavours to the table with just a...

Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Artichokes, Parsley and Mint

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your table with the tastes of the Mediterranean. There is nothing more Mediterranean, than...

Tomato and Thyme Salmon

This salmon recipe is full of wonderful Mediterranean flavors.Tomato, garlic, thyme and white wine. Splendid. Perfect if you are looking for a "quick and...

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....

Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio

This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike...

Classic Caesar Salad with Roasted Chicken

This classic caesar salad with romaine lettuce, radicchio (for a pop of color) homemade croutons, Parmesan cheese, and rotisserie chicken is tossed with delicious...

Tomato Caper Salad

This is a deliciously simple side salad inspired by a brunch get together at my friend Anna’s place recently. She is an amazing host...

Greek Style Jumbo White Bean Salad

A simple jumbo white bean salad loaded with bright flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives and fresh herbs. Light,...

Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing

The relationship with fennel and radicchio is one of either love or hate. Radicchio for its bitter and spicy taste, and fennel for its...

Wild Salad Greens & Herbs in a Lemon Dressing

A good salad dressing makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable. Go wild and load up on a combination of wild greens, baby greens...

Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce

Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce is a quick and flavourful dish made with tender beef strips, crisp-tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and a rich,...

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....

Easy Potato Salad Recipe (without Mayo)

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette,...

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...

Chinese Cabbage Shiitake Noodle Bowl

Here my friend's is a Chinese cabbage shiitake noodle bowl. It's sort of a half soup, half noodle bowl. More noodle, than soup. One...

Grilled Vegetable Antipasti Sandwich

Meet your new sandwich, the grilled vegetable antipasti sandwich with pesto and lemon ricotta. Simple and delicious, this is for all veggie lovers out...

Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)

This Yakitori recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken grilled on skewers and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savoury glaze — a simple, flavour-packed dish inspired...

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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!