Quick & Easy Recipes

Wild Garlic Pesto

This wild garlic pesto is a refreshing change to a classic basil pesto. Easy to make, this pesto sauce combines spring garlic (also known...

Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Cream

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...

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons

Love them or hate them. That’s how it is. No matter how tasty I think this Brussels sprouts caesar salad is, if these mini...

Kohlrabi, Grapefruit, and Red Cabbage Salad

Don't hate me for introducing another salad in the midst of a cold and wet Hamburg winter. But this super simple one is featuring...

Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple

I can't begin to tell you how yummy this Thai salad with prawns and pineapple was! It might just be the simplest, most heavenly...

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita & Pomegranate

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita and Pomegranate. Introduce your taste buds to something tasty tonight! If you're not already familiar sumac, it's a...

Japanese Daikon Carrot Coleslaw

This Japanese style coleslaw is seriously simple and seriously delicious. Daikon and carrot pair fabulously together, especially in a tasty Asian-style dressing. Okay, I...

Grilled Ling Fish & Cabbage with a Buttermilk-Dill-Sauce

This grilled ling fish recipe has to be one of the easiest and quickest ways to prepare a delicious tasting meal in less than...

Grilled Char: Whole Grilled Fish

Grilled char is one of my absolute favourite types of fish to enjoy whole. And the beauty of cooking whole fish is that it's...

Easy Marinated Mushrooms

Homemade marinated mushrooms are super easy to prepare! Tender mushrooms are cooked and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, lemon, white wine, garlic...

Three Bean Salad with Tarragon Dressing

This quick and easy Three Bean Salad is a combination of several different kinds of beans (green, yellow and white), plus a pop of...

Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Greek Pasta Salad: Picture this—it's a warm summer day, and you're craving something light, fresh, and bursting with flavour. This vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish...

White Asparagus with Orange and Tarragon

This braised asparagus with oranges and tarragon is a bright, elegant side dish that celebrates spring in the most delicious way. White asparagus is gently braised...

Tahini Medjool Date Cookies (vegan)

Dattel Tahini Kekse: these little babies are absolutely delicious. They are made with zarte Haferflocken, ground almonds, and tahini, and are packed with natural...

Oven-Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Hazelnut Gremolata

These oven-roasted parsnips and carrots are cooked to perfection then served with a splash of lemon and a nutty hazelnut gremolata, making them the...

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad. It's the perfect portable, easy-to-make summertime crowd pleaser. And what sets this pasta salad apart from the rest is...

Asian-Style Chioggia Beet and Carrot Salad

What could be prettier than a beet and carrot salad? Both have an amazingly beautiful color, especially chioggia beets with their candy cane stripes....

Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas in a Cream Sauce

Give peas a chance. Peas are much more than boring. Bursting with green goodness, they can be ridiculously yummy! Harmonious and perfect together with...

Spring Salad with Strawberries, Asparagus & Avocado

Champagne vinegar is considered the “king of vinegars” in France as it is incomparably smooth, subtle, and light. It makes a great choice for...

Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad

I love the thought of zucchini noodles but I can’t convince my favorite Schwabe of their worthiness. He claims that no zucchini compares to...

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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!