Quick & Easy Recipes

Creamy Alla Vodka Pasta with Coconut Milk

31. May 2024 0

Hey there, pasta lovers! Today, I’m sharing a recipe that's been stealing the show in my kitchen lately: Alla Vodka Pasta with Coconut Milk...

The Best Tabbouleh Recipes: from Traditional to Modern

22. August 2020 0

Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a...

Quinoa Salad with Orange, Mint, Parsley & Almonds

13. March 2018 2

This is a pretty salad featuring quinoa, naturally sweetened dried berries, juicy oranges, fresh mint and parsley in an orange garlic vinaigrette, topped with...

Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)

9. September 2014 0

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

Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta

1. April 2020 0

If you are looking for ways to give vegetables a boost of flavour then Roasted Vegetable and Chickpeas with Za’atar, Mint and Feta is...

Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

10. October 2016 0

Enter stage left for it's grand debut; za’atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor....

Grilled Pizza on the LeMax Grill

28. January 2021 0

If you're craving brick-oven crispy pizza crust, you can get the same results right a home with grilled pizza. And this pizza is everything!...

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Waffles with Buttermilk

11. November 2015 0

Come fall and I'm in love with hot tasty whole wheat oatmeal waffles! So why is it fall waffle time? No idea. Perhaps because...

Bircher Muesli (Swiss Overnight Oats)

10. January 2025 0

Bircher Muesli is everything you want in a make-ahead breakfast—creamy, hearty, and endlessly customisable. With just 5 minutes of prep, this Swiss classic combines...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

19. February 2015 0

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...

Fennel Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Celery

19. March 2018 0

My love affair with raw fennel is far from over. Perhaps it's a love of all licorice-like things. Anise – yes, love it. Fennel...

Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pink Peppercorns & Mascarpone

25. September 2022 0

A quick and easy pasta dish -- pasta with wild chanterelle mushrooms. Pink peppercorns, white wine mascarpone turn it into something delectable! If you are...

Beluga Lentil Salad with Green Beans & Lemon-Mint Dressing

17. June 2020 0

This beluga lentil salad is beyond delicious. It features black beluga lentils, which is my favorite lentils for salads. Their earthy flavour is perfectly...

Blueberry Hand Pies (Quick & Easy)

14. July 2021 0

Blueberry hand pies are made with buttery puff pastry that bakes to golden brown perfection. The filling is bursting with fresh blueberries that have...

Green Bean Tomato Salad

29. July 2022 0

This simple green bean tomato salad is one of my go-to summer side dish recipes. It’s quick and easy to make, is packed with...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Chickpeas, Almonds & Herbs

6. July 2019 0

Tomato Nectarine Salad, because juicy nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, roasted almonds, basil and mint definitely go together, right? Yes! They do. :)...

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

1. December 2018 2

For those of you, that are already convinced of the Brussels sprouts merits, this salad is for you. Yes, a Brussels sprouts salad! One...

Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

29. May 2017 2

Lentil Puttanesca! Say what? Here's the deal. It's a quick and tasty pasta sauce made with red lentils, puréed tomatoes, garlic, shallots, herbs, chili...

Coleslaw with Cranberries and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

28. May 2014 0

The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term “koolsla”, meaning cabbage salad. “Kool” meaning cabbage and “sla” the Dutch abbreviation for “salade”. In...

German Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse)

27. December 2024 0

A classic German dish, Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs made with ground veal (or a veal-beef mix), simmered in a flavourful broth, and served...

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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!