Quick & Easy Recipes

Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber

This Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber is a vibrant, refreshing mix of tropical papaya, juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber, brightened with...

Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Gnocchi

This Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Gnocchi is the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner. Creamy feta roasts alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and...

Tabouleh with Pomegranate and Oyster Mushrooms

Tabouleh with Pomegranate and Oyster Mushrooms is not just a salad; it's a vibrant escapade into the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine with a...

Lemony Potato Salad with Peas

Lemony Potato Salad with Peas! Bursting with the freshness of spring peas and fragrant mint, this spring-inspired salad is hearty, flavourful and a true...

White Radish Salad with Apple, Fresh Dill & Pine Nuts

Italian white radishes are a cool-season crop which grows best in spring and fall. They are a great addition to salads or, as in...

Watermelon Salad‏ with Basil Oil & Pumpkin Seeds

As the juiciest fruit of summer, is there such a thing as savoring too much watermelon? I think not. Healthy and delicious it’s such...

Simple Oat Pancakes (High-Protein Recipe)

These Simple Oat Pancakes are fluffy, wholesome, and naturally high in protein thanks to cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt (or Skyr), and eggs. With just a handful...

Free-Form Spinach Pie

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...

Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Malfouf Salad)

Fresh, crunchy, and full of bright herbs, this Lebanese Cabbage Salad (Malfouf Salad) is a refreshing twist on traditional coleslaw. Made with finely shredded cabbage, lemon,...

Wholemeal Chocolate Cookies with Cashews & Cocoa Nibs

These lightly sweetened wholemeal chocolate cookies are made from wholesome ingredients -- ingredients like whole spelt flour, oats, raw cacao, coconut oil, unrefined muscovado...

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...

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...

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...

Pasta with White Beans, Arugula and Lemon

This pasta with white beans, arugula and lemon dish makes the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. And it only takes 20 minutes to...

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,...

Spanish Potato Salad (Patatas Aliñadas)

This simple Spanish potato salad is one of the most popular tapas in Cadiz. You can find many variations of this Andalusian potato salad...

Strawberry Cucumber Feta Salad 

This Strawberry Cucumber Feta Salad is everything you want in a warm-weather side: fresh, quick, and so satisfying. Think: sweet, juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and creamy...

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Meet my favorite Mediterranean Lentil Salad. It's quick, easy and full of happy sunshine! Sunshine that comes from all those tasty Mediterranean flavors of...

Greek Salad (Traditional Horiatiki Recipe)

This classic Greek Salad, or Horiatiki, is a vibrant showcase of simple, seasonal ingredients at their best. Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, bold red onion,...

Mediterranean Mixed Bean Salad

Next time you are wondering what to do with that can of beans in your cupboard, go ahead and give this simple, healthy and...

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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!