Quick & Easy Recipes

Caesar Pasta Salad (vegan)

Caesar pasta salad....what a combo! Pasta and crispy salad together? Yeeeess! Lots of crisp romaine leaves and a little radicchio are tossed together in...

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad with Pickled Grapes is a quick and easy dish that combines tender chicken, juicy grapes, vibrant pesto, and fresh spinach....

Crunchy Barley Granola with Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Homemade granola has never been easier. This crunchy barley granola is made with just 7 ingredients and takes a whole of 35 minutes --...

Lacinato Kale Pesto – quick, easy, delicious!

Lacinato Kale Pesto is a spin on the traditional Genoese pesto. Take some green leaves, extra virgin olive oil, some pine nuts, a little...

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...

Cheddar Cheese Scones

These savoury cheddar cheese scones are a delicious treat! Made with spelt flour and fine-cut oats and flavoured cheddar, sautéed red onions and a...

Chinese Cabbage Shiitake Noodle Bowl

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

Easy Potato Salad Recipe (without Mayo)

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette,...

Pasta with Broccoli, Lemon and Chili

There are those that think pasta should be drenched in some kind of tomato sauce to be delicious. That’s actually not the case. This...

Orange-Beet Porridge

Orange‑Beet Porridge is a vibrant, plant‑based breakfast bowl combining earthy beetroot, zesty orange and creamy oats. Whipped up in around 20 minutes using just a...

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...

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,...

Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Fresh, vibrant, and full of bold flavour — this Mediterranean Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lemon-Caper Dressing is everything you want in a...

Pasta with Fava Bean Pesto

Pasta with fava bean pesto (pesto di fave) tastes so excitingly fresh, vibrant and delicious! It’s made with fresh fava beans (also known as...

Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad

Here’s the Coconut Edamame Quinoa Salad low down: we’ve got quinoa, a whole load of edamame, a wicked amount of unsweetened coconut flakes, plus...

How to Cook Potatoes | Tips, Tricks & Easy Fried Potatoes

With over 200 varieties in the USA and Germany, potatoes are the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. Which means,...

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a must-have for your meal rotation—bright, flavourful, and so easy to make! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, creamy...

Tomato-Melon Salad with Crispy Prosciutto & Mint

This tomato-melon salad with crispy prosciutto and mint screams warm weather! Yes, this is the time of year for something fresh, summery, light and...

The Best Tabbouleh Recipes: from Traditional to Modern

Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a...

Vegan Lentil Salad with Orange & Ginger Dressing

This colourful vegan lentil salad is packed with good for you ingredients. It’s clean eating at it’s best. Black beluga lentils are tossed together...

1234...23Page 3 of 23

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!