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!

Baby Cuttlefish with White Wine and Cherry Tomatoes

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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

Lemon Balm Pesto

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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

Orange-Infused Couscous with Cherries and Arugula

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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

Spaghetti with Tuna-Caper-Olive Pesto

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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

Easy Baked Pesto Pasta

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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

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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

Warm Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Arugula

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

Watercress Salad with Persimmon and Rhubarb-Ginger Dressing

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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

Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes

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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

Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple

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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

Spring Radish Salad with Orange, Mint & Pine Nuts

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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

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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

Hazelnut Pesto

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

Spring Parsley and Radish Salad

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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...

Asparagus and Salmon Ceviche

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Simplicity itself. Thin slices of raw, ultra-fresh salmon and white asparagus are marinated in a mixture of sweet red onion, lime juice, and chili...
Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges

Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges

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Frisée Salad with Roquefort, Candied Walnuts and Oranges. I am 120% sure that this is what salad dreams are made of – a salad...
Shaved Viola Asparagus in a Lemon Vinaigrette

Shaved Viola Asparagus in a Lemon Vinaigrette

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Full of flavor and color, fresh asparagus, whether it be green, white or purple, is a celebration of spring! I love it when asparagus...
Pasta mit Feta und Basilikum (super schnell!)

Pasta with Feta, Basil & Parsley (Super Quick!)

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This one-pot recipe is inspired by a dish I’ve enjoyed many a times at my good friend Ines place. This thing about it is…well,...
Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive

Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive

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For me, asparagus signals the start of spring! The first signs are the purple and white varieties popping up at the farmers markets everywhere....
Belgian Endive Pink Grapefruit Salad with Joghurt Dressing

Belgian Endive Pink Grapefruit Salad with Joghurt Dressing

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In winter and early spring, grapefruits are plentiful and can be a refreshing addition to any salad. Sweet-tart pink grapefruit transforms slightly bitter endive...

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!