Quick & Easy Recipes

Braised Belgium Endive with Blood Oranges

16. March 2015 0

If you’re a lover of Belgium endive and it’s pleasantly bitter flavor, then you are in luck! You’ll love it braised and bathing in...

Sicilian-Style Romanesco with Capers and Lemon

13. March 2015 0

It may seem new to some of us, but actually romanesco has actually been around forever! Forever as in ages, ages as in 16th...

Aunt Ilse’s Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

10. March 2015 0

Was 'Caesar salad' invented by or named after Julius Caesar? Or did it originate from the Italian owner's of Caesar's restaurant in Tijuana? Whatever the...

Winter Purslane Salad with Belgium Endive

6. March 2015 0

Here's a super salad dressing that makes even the simplest plate of greens memorable. Walnut oil lends the salad a light nutty flavor and blends...

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita & Pomegranate

3. March 2015 0

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita and Pomegranate. Introduce your taste buds to something tasty tonight! If you're not already familiar sumac, it's a...

Pesto 3-Ways

2. March 2015 0

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...

Pasta with Smoked Sardines and Lemon

23. February 2015 0

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

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing

22. February 2015 0

Fruit is a great addition to any salad. Try pairing creamy, buttery papaya and avocado with crisp red pepper and romaine lettuce. Together with...

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

19. February 2015 0

Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...

Belgian Endive Salad with Pink Grapefruit

18. February 2015 0

This is a lovely and light wintery Belgian endive salad, for when you are craving something light and crunchy in the midst of a...

Tomato Caper Salad

10. February 2015 0

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...

King Trumpet Mushroom Salad

9. February 2015 0

I really loves salads. And I am pretty big fan of mushrooms too. BUT I’m not all the particular to the all too “vanilla”...

Spaghetti with Pesto, Arugula, Prawns & Cherry Tomatoes

7. February 2015 0

A simple pesto with spaghetti is delicious topped with fresh arugula, plump cherry tomatoes and juicy prawns. This is great stand back and throw...

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

2. February 2015 0

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

Pasta with Smoked Trout in a Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce

29. January 2015 0

What I love about this recipe, other than the ingredients (smoked trout, pine nuts, yum!) is that it can be pulled together so quickly....

Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad

20. January 2015 0

I love the thought of zucchini noodles but I can’t convince my favorite Schwabe of their worthiness. He claims that no zucchini compares to...

Pasta in a Gorgonzola Sauce with Spinach, Mushrooms and Fresh Herbs

19. January 2015 0

This dish is inspired by a pizza that ABSOLUTELY love and used to quite often make for myself. I remember this phase well. I...

Pasta with Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms

27. December 2014 0

One of the things I love about fall is the assortment of wild mushrooms available at the farmers market. I absolutely love mushrooms---they are...

Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers

27. November 2014 0

This dish is delicious and quick to prepare, requiring only a few ingredients, making it the perfect mid-week meal. And one that remains impressive enough...

Miso-Soup with Beef and Shiitake Mushrooms

20. November 2014 0

Cold season has approached and I am in serious need of hearty, warming foods. With all the veggies in this miso soup, it’s a...

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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!