Quick & Easy Recipes

Apricot Couscous Salad

15. August 2016 0

Apricot couscous salad. So easy. So good. And quick! I talking all of 15 minutes -- MAX! This simple apricot couscous salad is made...

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...

Pasta with Prosciutto and Peas in a Cream Sauce

23. October 2015 0

Give peas a chance. Peas are much more than boring. Bursting with green goodness, they can be ridiculously yummy! Harmonious and perfect together with...

Tabbouleh with Sweet Potatoes, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds

15. September 2018 0

Tabbouleh with sweet potatoes? Yeeees! Seriously, you're going to love it! There's lots of good stuff going on here, first there's well...sweet potatoes. LOVE....

Blueberry Scones

17. August 2019 0

These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly...

Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds

13. June 2016 0

One of the really great things I love about the arrival of spring is all the fresh produce available at the farmers market. In...

Harissa Sweet Potato Wedges with Yoghurt-Tahini

17. December 2022 2

Roasted harissa sweet potato wedges served with yoghurt tahini sauce is a delicious side dish that can also be enjoyed as a plant-based main...

Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Citrus and Pear

15. January 2022 0

Citrus is the star of this radicchio and fennel salad. Made with slices of juicy pink Cara Cara and navel oranges it’s bound to...

Roasted Carrot Lentil Salad with Tahini Dressing

11. April 2020 0

Healthy, hearty and easy to throw together. This roasted carrot lentil salad makes the perfect plant-based (100% vegan) meal. Carrots are roasted in...

Grilled Asparagus with Italian Salsa Verde & Tiger Prawns

18. May 2021 0

Grilled asparagus makes for an easy, delicious and healthy side dish that’s ready to serve in 15-minutes. In this recipe, it's topped with Italian...

Granola Recipe with Figs, Coconut and Nuts

26. January 2019 0

Are you ready for a new homemade granola recipe? About time, right? Well, say hello to a simple and delicious granola with figs, coconut...

Crunchy Barley Granola with Almonds and Dark Chocolate

2. December 2017 0

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

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

22. March 2017 0

Three words come to mind here. I love these. Or better yet... to die for. Yes, healthy chocolate chip cookies that I am ready...

Heirloom Beet Carpaccio

22. January 2016 0

Introducing a candy striped heirloom beet carpaccio. Mainly found at farmers’ markets, the whimsical Chioggia beet (pronounced kee-OH-gee-uh) with its mild flavor and natural...

Pumpkin and Red Lentil Curry with Garam Masala & Coconut

13. October 2018 0

This glorious pumpkin and red lentil curry is the ultimate in comfort food. Creamy and utterly delicious, this is a healthy and easy recipe...

Sicilian Pasta with Sardines, Capers & Breadcrumbs

16. July 2022 0

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

Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear and Roquefort

23. October 2024 0

This Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear, Roquefort, and Crispy Bacon is a delightful balance of savoury, sweet, and crunchy! It's an easy-to-make, elegant salad that’s ready...

Shiitake Mushroom Blue Cheese Risotto

18. August 2018 2

This shiitake mushroom risotto with blue cheese and spinach is Italian comfort food at its ABSOLUTE best! It's got fresh shiitake mushrooms sautéed until...

Warm Potato and Smoked Salmon Salad

29. September 2014 0

After a few days working in Stockholm, I was inspired by the simplicity of Swedish food. It may not be known as being the...

Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio

8. August 2020 0

This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike...

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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!