Quick & Easy Recipes

Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers

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...

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...

Greek Style Jumbo White Bean Salad

A simple jumbo white bean salad loaded with bright flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives and fresh herbs. Light,...

Simple Lacinato Kale Salad

This simple lacinato kale salad, made with Tuscan kale, salty Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and toasted garlic panko breadcrumbs is a deliciously easy to...

Pasta Primavera (Spring Pasta)

Pasta primavera is creamy, yet light celebration of spring! It’s the perfect combination of fresh, green spring produce together with pasta in a delicious...

Lemon Poppyseed Scones

Get ready to elevate your tea-time game with these Lemon Poppyseed Scones – a perfect blend of zesty lemon, wholesome oats, and delicate poppy...

German Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse)

A classic German dish, Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs made with ground veal (or a veal-beef mix), simmered in a flavourful broth, and served...

Classic German Coleslaw

This quick and easy homemade German coleslaw recipe is everything a good slaw should be — crisp, tangy, and loaded with flavour. Made with...

Summer Salad with Strawberries, Tomatoes, Mint & Basil

Summer in a bowl is what this salad with strawberries, tomatoes, mint and basil is! This salad is loaded with fresh strawberries! And then...

Vegan Caesar Salad with Mixed Seeds & Herbs

I’m feeling a little bit of vegan Caesar salad love. And not for a cashew-based kind of vegan dressing, but rather a tahini-based Caesar...

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...

Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Mint

This, my friends, is a beautiful tasting winter citrus salad. It’s full of the bright colors and the refreshing taste of liquid sunshine --...

Warm Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Arugula

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

Oxheart Cabbage Coleslaw with Apple and Mango

Oxheart cabbage is the one with the pointy head and my absolute favorite cabbage. Actually it’s the only cabbage I buy on a regular...

Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

A classic Mediterranean combination of lemon, thyme, lemon balm (lemon verbena leaves) and tarragon add a certain depth of flavor to an otherwise elegantly...

Grilled Steak Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Seasoned strips of grilled steak elevate a simple salad to entree salad status. Romaine leaves are tossed in a Dijon-balsamic dressing, along with grapes,...

Black Bean Quesadillas – Quick and Easy!

It’s time you meet the easiest and quickest vegetarian quesadilla recipe. 15-minute black bean quesadillas. And it goes without saying, they are also super...

Sicilian Pasta with Sardines, Capers & Breadcrumbs

This delicious and easy pasta with sardines recipe combines simple pantry staples — pasta, sardines, capers, and breadcrumbs — with fresh flavours — lemon...

Zucchini Ribbon Salad – Quick and Easy Recipe

his Zucchini Ribbon Salad recipe features raw zucchini, which is cut into beautiful ribbons, and tossed in a simple lemony dressing along with fresh...

Vegetarian Nachos!

Vegetarian Nachos! Picture this: rich, savoury mushrooms sautéed with a tantalising blend of spices, all layered over crunchy tortilla chips and crowned with melted...

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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!