Quick & Easy Recipes

Asian Kale Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing‏

Massflavors -- roasted sesame oil, Japanese rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and a couple other delicious flavorings. Really, what's not to love? Actually, this should...

Buttermilk Biscuits with Wild Garlic

Simple, delicious, homemade buttermilk biscuits made with wild garlic and 6 simple ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these tasty biscuits are great...

Warm Potato Salad with Wild Garlic (Ramsons)

This warm potato salad with wild garlic is a fresh and simple way to celebrate spring. Made with tender new potatoes, a tangy mustard dressing,...

Caesar Pasta Salad (vegan)

Caesar pasta salad....what a combo! Pasta and crispy salad together? Yeeeess! Lots of crisp romaine leaves and a little radicchio are tossed together in...

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

This quick and easy Sausage and Peppers Pasta is the ultimate 35-minute comfort food. it’s a simple pasta recipe with serious flavour. Italian salsiccia...

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...

Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds

One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...

Salsiccia and Kale Pasta

Hey there, pasta lovers! Get ready to elevate your dinner game with this Salsiccia and Kale Pasta recipe. It’s a simple yet sensational dish...

Mediterranean Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Dill & Lemon

Brussels sprouts lovers behold, here's a recipe to pull you out of the same old, same old doldrums. These Mediterranean style roasted Brussels sprouts...

Pasta with Smoked Sardines and Lemon

This was one of those unintended successful dinners. I had planned to make a nice homemade corn chowder, however that takes time. Yes, the...

Warm Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

This Salmon Nicoise Salad is a little less than traditional, but like the original it is a fantastically tasty and a terrific summer salad....

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

If there is a "Hall of Fame" for cookies, then my Aunt Heather’s 30-year-old recipe for soft chocolate chippers would have definitely found a...

Sage Scones with Berries

When I was 18, I spent and summer in Scotland working on a little island called Colonsay. That is where I first discovered and...

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Tomato, Basil and Pine Nuts

Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad is everything a warm-weather dish should be — fresh, vibrant, and incredibly easy to throw together. Made with spiralised zucchini...

Cappellini with Parsley Walnut Pesto

Cappellini with Parsley Walnut Pesto. Think of this as your next weeknight meal. This parsley walnut pesto is as simple as it gets. Inspired...

Classic Potato Salad

This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...

Roasted Carrot Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing

Healthy, hearty and easy to throw together. This roasted carrot lentil salad makes the perfect plant-based (100% vegan) meal. Carrots are roasted in...

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...

Fattoush Salad (Lebanese Bread Salad)

This fattoush salad recipe is made with a delicious mix of seasonal vegetables and herbs, crispy toasted za’atar spiced tortilla or pita chips and...

Pasta with Prosciutto and Arugula in a Lemon-Infused White Wine Sauce

Here’s a little secret: there are three things I really love - prosciutto, arugula and lemon! Put all three of them together and well...I'm...

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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!