Quick & Easy Recipes

Hazelnut Pesto

I mean who could say no to creamy homemade hazelnut pesto made from fragrant roasted hazelnuts? The robust flavor of the roasted hazelnuts gets...

Pasta Puttanesca: Tuna, Olives and Capers in a Tomato Sauce

Traditionally, puttanesca sauce is served with spaghetti in a dish known for being “in the style of the whore”. Oooh so devilish. There is...

Mushroom Omelette with Tomato & Goat’s Cheese

Elevate your breakfast game with this chanterelle mushroom omelette with tomato and goat's cheese. This quick and easy omelette recipe is a delicious way...

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Tomato, Basil and Pine Nuts

Despite the chilly Hamburg weather, I am embracing summer... fully. And it starts this summer zucchini noodle salad. Seriously, we left 38°C in France,...

Potato and Green Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

If there is one thing I love about spring and summer, it's all the fresh produce. Which means there are endless options for salads...

Pointed Cabbage Stir-fry with Potatoes (Bengali-Style)

The inspiration for this pointed cabbage stir-fry recipe comes from the Bengali dish Bandhakopi Torkari, which is a simple stir-fried cabbage side dish, made...

Pesto 3-Ways

Glorious Pesto. A marvel of simplicity, I love this Italian green gem. Fresh, versatile and more than just a sauce for pasta, it’s can...

Warm Smoked Salmon Niçoise Salad

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

Spring Parsley and Radish Salad

This quick and easy parsley and radish salad is all about radishes in their wholesome, simple state. Don’t expect to have your socks blown...

Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds

As the juiciest fruit of summer, is there such a thing as savoring too much watermelon? I think not. Healthy and delicious it’s such...

Black Bean Salad with Avocado and Mango

This Black Bean Salad with Avocado and Mango is perfect for a summer BBQ (or taco night!). Simple ingredients come together to make...

Apple Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Honey Mustard

These fast and easy grilled cheese sandwiches with brie and apple make the perfect snack or appetiser! If you haven't tried an apple brie...

Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Fresh Sage

Combined with the subtlety of pasta with oyster mushrooms and the delicate saltiness of prosciutto, this dish makes for an easy, elegant midweek meal...

Fresh Fava Bean Dip – Green Hummus

This fresh fava bean dip is made with just 8 ingredients. Simple! I guess you could say it's a delicious alternative to the chickpea...

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...

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...

Roasted Cauliflower Millet Salad

Roasted cauliflower. Yep, I'm becoming ultra-hip. So here it is, I finally found a way to make cauliflower taste great. A year ago with...

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...

Granola Recipe with Figs, Coconut and Nuts

Are you ready for a new homemade granola recipe? About time, right? Well, say hello to a simple and delicious granola with figs, coconut...

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...

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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!