Quick & Easy Recipes

French Cucumber Salad with Crème Fraîche and Dill

30. August 2014 0

French cucumber salad with crème fraîche and fresh dill. Mmmm, it reeks of summer. One of the best smells of summer is fresh dill....

Lemon and Parsley Couscous with Pomegranate

23. August 2014 0

Lemon and parsley couscous makes for a quick and easy side or a refreshing afternoon meal. It's the perfect way make use of fresh...

German Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)

18. August 2014 0

My favorite Schwaber was traveling in South Germany this week, and so upon returning I thought I would surprise him by keeping that South...

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing

12. August 2014 0

Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....

Orzo Risotto with Peas, Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

11. August 2014 2

To my relief a great family meal. One child wants rice, the other noodles. What to do? Okay, peas are a hit. Bacon too....

Zucchini Lemon Couscous

30. July 2014 0

Couscous makes for a brilliant alternative to rice or everyday noodles. It’s versatile and easy to prepare, requiring little more than the addition of...

Fresh Salmon Tartare with Avocado

21. July 2014 0

The fabulous thing about salmon tartare is there's no cooking involved, just a little bit of chopping and adding some ingredients for a light...

Carrot Kohlrabi Salad

18. July 2014 0

I only really discovered kohlrabi a few years–emmm, it’s a vegetable. Heh, I was confused — It only sounded like a foreign word to...

Asian-Style Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Roasted Sesame Seeds

18. July 2014 0

Cucumbers add crunch and a refreshing flavor to all sorts of salads. This cool eastern-influenced cucumber salad makes for a tasty and refreshing side...

Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe)

26. June 2014 0

This dish tastes like it came directly from the Mediterranean. Literally. Yes, anchovies are harvested in the Mediterranean (and North Atlantic). I love anchovies,...

Spicy Tomato Salad

5. June 2014 0

About half the size of a roma tomato, egg-shaped baby roma tomatoes are deliciously sweet with a more intense flavor and aroma than the...

Asian Noodle Salad with Tender Greens

4. June 2014 0

This simple and delicious Asian noodle salad is topped with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, red pepper and green onions. I sometimes even through...

Japanese Daikon Carrot Coleslaw

3. June 2014 0

This Japanese style coleslaw is seriously simple and seriously delicious. Daikon and carrot pair fabulously together, especially in a tasty Asian-style dressing. Okay, I...

Japanese-Style Glazed Salmon

3. June 2014 0

Quick and delicious – it doesn’t much easier than this! This Japanese-style glazed salmon is marinaded in sake, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar and...

Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing

1. June 2014 0

The relationship with fennel and radicchio is one of either love or hate. Radicchio for its bitter and spicy taste, and fennel for its...

Coleslaw with Cranberries and Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

28. May 2014 0

The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term “koolsla”, meaning cabbage salad. “Kool” meaning cabbage and “sla” the Dutch abbreviation for “salade”. In...

Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

17. May 2014 0

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

Spaghetti Carbonara

15. May 2014 0

Quality ingredients play a very important role in the success of a good Spaghetti Carbonara. Foremost the eggs: use farm fresh eggs from free range...

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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!