Quick & Easy Recipes

Caprese Pasta Salad with Artichokes and Olives

14. July 2016 0

I know that a caprese pasta salad isn't exactly GROUNDBREAKING, but this one has gone a little gourmet. First of all it’s made with...

Sage Scones with Berries

26. August 2015 0

When I was 18, I spent and summer in Scotland working on a little island called Colonsay. That is where I first discovered and...

Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Artichokes and Bocconcini in a Lemon...

9. April 2015 0

Roasting tomatoes brings out their rich and sweet flavor, and in this salad, roasted cherry tomatoes are combined with artichokes, the tasty ones, the...

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...

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...

Salmon Coconut Curry with Spinach and Chickpeas

15. May 2021 0

Salmon Coconut Curry is a quick, easy and delicious fish curry recipe. It’s a mild and aromatic curry dish made with chickpeas, spinach, and...

Mushroom Stir-Fry

25. February 2022 0

Love mushrooms? Then you are going to love this simple mushroom stir-fry recipe. A mixture of mushrooms — shiitake, cremini, oyster and king trumpet...

Porridge with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote

7. May 2023 0

This porridge with strawberry-rhubarb compote is the perfect way to use up extra rhubarb. Made with oats, wheat bran and coconut rice drink, this...

Easy Maple Mustard Chicken Recipe – Quick Skillet Dinner

8. May 2024 0

Easy Maple Mustard Chicken — Imagine the irresistible combination of sweet maple syrup and bold Dijon mustard, all jazzed up with a dash of...

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Sumac Dressing

18. May 2019 2

If you’re looking for a simple and tasty--no-mayonnaise--best potato salad…here it is! This Mediterranean potato salad with sumac dressing is sure to please! New...

Fennel Salad with Pink Grapefruit and Celery

19. March 2018 0

My love affair with raw fennel is far from over. Perhaps it's a love of all licorice-like things. Anise – yes, love it. Fennel...

Shredded Cabbage Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing

27. February 2017 0

Let’s talk about this shredded cabbage salad with tahini-lemon dressing recipe for a minute. Yes, cabbage salad. Or perhaps I should call it a...

Chinese Cabbage Shiitake Noodle Bowl

9. March 2016 0

Here my friend's is a shiitake noodle bowl. It's sort of a half soup, half noodle bowl. More noodle, than soup. One made with...

Smoked Trout Orzo Salad with Artichokes & Fennel

2. June 2015 0

Not everyone is as infatuated with artichokes as I am. I could eat them any possible way imaginable, whether they are fresh, marinated or...

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...

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...

Red Cabbage Mango Slaw

21. November 2020 0

Red cabbage mango salad. It doesn’t get easier than this. Red cabbage, mango, lime zest and juice, fresh cilantro — plus a drizzle of...

Fresh Fava Bean Salad with Arugula, Fennel and Radishes

2. August 2021 0

This fresh fava bean salad is simple, basic and full of fresh flavors. Buttery, nutty fava beans are tossed with green onions, fennel, radishes,...

Green Bean Tomato Salad

29. July 2022 0

This simple green bean tomato salad is one of my go-to summer side dish recipes. It’s quick and easy to make, is packed with...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta

26. July 2023 0

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta — the best BBQ salad! It’s quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. It’s made with a stunning...

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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!