Quick & Easy Recipes

Sage Scones with Berries

26. August 2015 0

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

Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Anchovies, Capers & Olives

18. August 2015 0

The best thing about this ridiculously easy pasta dish is that it packs a ton of fresh flavor. The key is sweet, ripe summer...

Green Beans with Pears and Bacon

16. August 2015 0

An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...

Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

14. August 2015 0

Watermelon and mint transform a humble couscous salad into something wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave like summery days. Tossed together with...

Avocado Salad with Papaya and Sweet Red Onion

12. August 2015 0

The combination of papaya, avocado, sweet red onion and cilantro is a perfect match. It’s what I call a summer papaya salad of the...

Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds

31. July 2015 0

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...

Baby Cuttlefish with White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes

23. July 2015 2

Cuttlefish, also known as sepia is a relative of the squid and octopus. Not only is it great tasting, it’s easy to cook and...

Lemon Balm Pesto

19. July 2015 6

A new favorite: Lemon Balm Pesto! I am always dreaming up ways to incorporate more fresh summer herbs into my diet. Pesto is just...

Orange-Infused Couscous with Cherries and Arugula

17. July 2015 0

I really love couscous in salads and the way those tiny semolina granules have the ability to keep you feeling full and satisfied. With...

Spaghetti with Tuna-Caper-Olive Pesto

9. July 2015 0

Not only does this dish taste splendid, it’s perfect for when you are simply hungry and are craving something satisfying but don’t have the...

Easy Baked Pesto Pasta

27. June 2015 0

As you know, I love anything green, delicious, and fresh. And because a large part of me also loves good ole comfort food, I...

Mango Insalata Caprese

22. June 2015 0

Insalata caprese (meaning, the salad from Capri) is the perfect summertime dish. I first experienced how delicious mangos in a caprese salad could be...

Warm Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Arugula

20. June 2015 0

Originating from the South America Andes, quinoa has been referred to by the Incas as being the "mother of all grains" (though, technically quinoa...

Smoked Trout Orzo Salad with Artichokes & Fennel

2. June 2015 0

Not everyone is as infatuated with artichokes as I am. I could eat them any possible way imaginable, whether they are fresh, marinated or...

Watercress Salad with Persimmon and Rhubarb-Ginger Dressing

31. May 2015 0

I love creative salads like this watercress salad. Inspired by the wonderful assortment of fresh farm produce, abundance of spring herbs, and exotic fruit...

Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes

29. May 2015 0

You may have noticed by now that I am a huge salad fan. I eat them every day -- not only is this insanely...

Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple

23. May 2015 0

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...

Spring Radish Salad with Orange, Mint & Pine Nuts

19. May 2015 0

With the abundance of fresh local spring radishes picked at their height of freshness and flavor, I’ve been trying to think of other ways...

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Lemon Dressing

15. May 2015 0

This is a tasty and easy salad that can be prepared well in advance of guests arriving. The salad can be prepared beforehand and...

Hazelnut Pesto

12. May 2015 0

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

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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!