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!

Blumenkohl-Steaks mit Tahini-Sauce und Kapern-Salsa

Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini & Caper-Herb Salsa

Cauliflower steaks make an impressive side dish — one that is highly versatile. Cauliflower is simply cut into “steaks”, brushed with olive oil and...
Broccoli Pesto

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Luckily, we have one child that absolutely loves broccoli. Another is very lukewarm about the prospects of eating it, while the third, I had...
Kritharaki Salat mit Feta Rezept (griechischer Orzo Nudelsalat)

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta

This Mediterranean orzo pasta salad is everything I love in a feel-good, fuss-free dish — vibrant, nourishing and full of flavour. It brings together...
Orzo-Nudel-Pfanne mit Pilzen (One-Pot Rezept)

One-Pot Orzo with Mushrooms

This orzo with mushrooms and miso is my new favourite one-pot recipe. It’s packed with umami-rich, savoury flavour, and it’s ready in about 30...
Pasta mit Pfifferlingen

Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pink Peppercorns & Mascarpone

A quick and easy pasta dish -- pasta with wild chanterelle mushrooms. Pink peppercorns, white wine mascarpone turn it into something delectable! If you are...
Gebackener Wirsing mit Walnuss-Parmesan-Krümel

Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Walnut-Parmensan-Crumbs

This recipe for roasted savoy cabbage shows you that you can easily bring a simple vegetable side dish to a whole new level. I...
Kohlrabi Apple Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

Kohlrabi Apple Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

This Kohlrabi Apple Salad recipe was ignited by my French friend Magali who continues to inspire me. It's based on a salad she makes...
Brokkoli-Nudelsalat mit Buttermilch-Dressing 

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

This isn’t your regular broccoli pasta salad — this one is made with oven roasted broccoli and it’s healthy. It’s packed with fresh herbs...

Quick Hummus with Sumac

The secret to a good traditional hummus is really no secret. The ingredients are simple: chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt....
French Toast Rezept - Einfach und schnell, ohne Zucker

French Toast – Quick & Easy Recipe

French toasts — what could be more delicious on a Sunday morning? Thick slices of your favourite bread, soaked in a mixture of beaten...
Tagliatelle Pasta with Mushrooms and Thyme Sauce

Tagliatelle Pasta with Mushrooms and Thyme Sauce

This is a spectacular way to showcase tasty cremini mushrooms – in a simple and delicious pasta with mushrooms and thyme sauce! This recipe...
Spargel mit Zitronenbutter & frischen Kräuter-Bröseln

Asparagus with Lemon Butter & Parsley Breadcrumbs

This White Asparagus with Lemon Butter and Herbed Breadcrumbs is springtime comfort on a plate. Delicate, tender white asparagus is gently cooked and topped...
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

Shredded Brussels Sprout & Apple Salad is a fresh, seasonal dish that pairs finely shredded Brussels sprouts with sweet-tart apples, toasted hazelnuts, and nutty...
Pasta mit Artischocken und wilden Pilzen

Pasta with Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms

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...
Gegrillter Saibling: Ganzer Fisch vom Grill

Grilled Char: Whole Grilled Fish

Grilled char is one of my absolute favourite types of fish to enjoy whole. And the beauty of cooking whole fish is that it's...
Gnocchi mit grünem Spargel und Erbsen

Gnocchi with Asparagus and Peas in Cream Sauce

Gnocchi with asparagus and peas in cream sauce is one of those weeknight dinners that feels effortless, but still a little special. Made with pillowy...
Thailändischer Wassermelonen-Salat Rezept mit Gurke, Chili und Koriander

Thai Watermelon Salad

This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...
Asparagus Salad with Mixed Beans, Lemon and Herbs

Asparagus Salad with Mixed Beans, Lemon and Herbs

Asparagus salad with mixed beans – quick, simple and SUPER delicious. I absolutely love recipes like this...ones made of just a few fresh ingredients...
Gegrillte Lammkoteletts mit Zitronen-Minze-Gremolata Rezept

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon-Mint Gremolata

Sizzling grilled lamb chops topped with a lemon-mint gremolata makes for a fast and stunning meal. Whether you are looking for a holiday-worthy meal...
Thai-Curry mit Rindfleisch und Gemüse Rezept

Thai Red Beef Curry

This Thai Red Beef Curry is a perfect blend of spicy, savoury, and sweet flavours that will make your taste buds sing. Ideal for...

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!