Quick & Easy Recipes

35 Minutes or Less: Breakfast, Dinner & Beyond

Delicious, quick, and easy lunch and dinner recipes that are tasty but super-fast and simple to make. Here you will find many simple but tasty dishes for vegetarians and vegans and lots of seasonal recipe ideas that can be prepared quickly!

Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Persian Cucumber and Tomato Salad

A Persian cucumber and tomato salad, served with some crumbled feta or sliced avocado, a crusty baguette, and a crisp glass of wine makes...
Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomato and Basil

Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomato and Basil

Fresh corn on the cob and sweet cherry tomatoes are right up there along with garden fresh basil as being some of those things...

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...
Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

Lentil Puttanesca is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the Italian classic — hearty, satisfying, and ready in no time. This quick tomato-based pasta sauce...
Potato and Green Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

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...
Salmon and Asparagus Tart

Salmon and Asparagus Tart

This savory salmon and asparagus tart is a what I would call a "blitz" recipe. It's super easy to prepare and takes all of...
Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Say hello to an awesome herb-loaded chickpea tabbouleh salad – my kind of pure healthy food that’s light but filling, full of vibrant flavors...
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Hier seht Ihr einen Spargelsalat mit Zitronen Tahin Dressing. Vielleicht finden manche, dass das eine komische Kombination ist. Aber sie funktioniert wirklich (vor allem...

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Three words come to mind here. I love these. Or better yet... to die for. Yes, healthy chocolate chip cookies that I am ready...

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Peas

Creamy Smoked Salmon Pasta with Peas is your new go-to for a quick, comforting dinner that feels a little fancy without the fuss. Busy...

Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing

Let’s talk about this shredded cabbage salad with tahini-lemon dressing recipe for a minute. Yes, cabbage salad. Or perhaps I should call it a...

Orange-Beet Porridge

Orange‑Beet Porridge is a vibrant, plant‑based breakfast bowl combining earthy beetroot, zesty orange and creamy oats. Whipped up in around 20 minutes using just a...
Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts

Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts

Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally...
Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad with Herbed Croutons

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...

Free-Form Spinach Pie

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...
Roasted Cauliflower and Millet Salad

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...
Za'atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

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....
Pear Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Roasted Hazelnuts

Pear Quinoa Salad with Arugula and Roasted Hazelnuts

Light and healthy this pear quinoa salad with arugula and roasted hazelnuts is not like your ordinary bunny food. Yes, of course it’s a...
Gluten-free Buckwheat Pancakes with Bananas and Coconut

Buckwheat Pancakes

I happen to love buckwheat pancakes. Okay maybe they aren’t the sexiest sounding pancakes around. Yeah, buckwheat sounds a little too healthy for some...
Miso Kohlrabi Apple Salad

Miso Kohlrabi Apple Salad

This crunchy miso kohlrabi apple salad tossed in a Japanese inspired miso dressing is the perfect way to introduce Germany’s darling to your table...

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!