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!

Brokkoli Taboulé mit gerösteten Nüssen

Broccoli Tabbouleh with Toasted Nuts

Broccoli Tabbouleh. Say what? Yes, in this variation, the classic Middle Eastern salad has been upgraded with oh-so nourishing broccoli. And it’s delicious. Some...
Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint

Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint

This tomato-melon salad with crispy prosciutto and mint screams warm weather! Yes, this is the time of year for something fresh, summery, light and...
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...
Green Bean Potato Salad with bacon, capers, herbs, radishes

Green Bean Potato Salad

A green bean potato salad is a summer classic! It’s a perfect bring-along side dish for picnics, potlucks and barbecues. This variation made with...
Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon Caper Dressing

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon...

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich and sweet flavor, and in this salad, roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with artichokes, the tasty ones, the...
Quinoa-Salat mit Ofen-Champignons und Soja-Sesam Dressing

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and Soy-Sesame Dressing

What is this simple and magical quinoa salad! Oven roasted mushrooms, quinoa, spinach and green onions are dressed with a delicious asian-style dressing made...
Gemüsepfanne mit Hähnchen, Brokkoli und Zuckerschoten

Easy Chicken Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Snow Peas

This quick and easy chicken stir-fry with broccoli and snow peas is a dream come true for busy weeknights. It’s a fresh and flavour-packed Asian-style wok recipe,...

Ricotta Pancakes

What would a weekend be without pancakes? They are a tasty way to treat yourself after a hard week of work. Especially when you...
Pasta mit Sardinen, Zitrone, Kapern & Brotkrümel Rezept

Sicilian Pasta with Sardines, Capers & Breadcrumbs

This delicious and easy pasta with sardines recipe combines simple pantry staples — pasta, sardines, capers, and breadcrumbs — with fresh flavours — lemon...
Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing

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...
Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers

This dish is delicious and quick to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients, making it the perfect mid-week meal. And one that remains impressive enough...
Thailändischer Wassermelonen-Salat Rezept mit Gurke, Chili und Koriander

Thai Watermelon Salad

This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...
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...
Coconut-Lime Cabbage and Mango Salad

Coconut-Lime Cabbage and Mango Salad

Spring has seemed to wake my taste buds to fresh, assertive and bold flavors. And this coconut-lime cabbage and mango salad is the new...
Salat mit Hähnchenbrust, Dinkel, getrockneten Tomaten & Mandeln

Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Almonds

This Spinach Salad with Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Almonds is everything I love in a feel-good, wholesome meal: tender grilled chicken, hearty spelt grain,...
Grillsalat mit Halloumi, Nektarine und Tomaten

Grilled Halloumi Salad with Nectarines and Tomatoes

A summer grilled halloumi salad with the combination of creamy avocado, sweet nectarine, juicy tomatoes and fresh herbs is super refreshing and so easy...

Canapés Recipe à la James Bond

“Room Service? I’d like to order breakfast. Half a pint of orange juice, three eggs, lightly scrambled, with bacon, a double portion of café...
Quinoa Salat mit Feta, Spinat, Cranberries und Kräutern

Quinoa Salad with Feta, Cranberries and Herbs

Get ready to elevate your salad game with the Quinoa Salad with Feta, Cranberries, and Herbs! This dish isn't just a recipe—it's a flavour-packed...
Nahaufnahme von Rezept für Hähnchen mit Parmesan-Sahnesoße, getrockneten Tomaten und Spinat, zartes Hähnchen in einer cremigen Parmesan-Soße.

Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

This Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce is a game-changer. Juicy, golden chicken breasts are simmered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce infused with the bold...
Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe) and tomatoes

Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe)

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

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!