Quick & Easy Recipes

Tortellini in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce 

Tortellini in Gorgonzola Cream Sauce is my go-to for an easy, creamy pasta dinner. It’s packed with cheese tortellini, a rich Gorgonzola cream sauce,...

Shiitake Mushroom Blue Cheese Risotto

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...

German Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)

A German Sausage Salad is a true delicacy. With my easy recipe, you'll have a delicious salad on the table in just 15 minutes—just...

Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad

This crunchy ramen noodle salad recipe is quick and easy to make, tossed with a simple Asian-style vinaigrette, and perfect for picnics and BBQs,...

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...

Zoodle Ramen Soup (Easy Vegan Recipe)

Zoodle ramen soup makes for the perfect one-pot soup to cleanse and detox. It’s packed with plant-based, immunity boosting ingredients and rather than traditional...

Roasted Eggplant Tomato Pasta

Simple roasted eggplant tomato pasta is a delicious fast and easy recipe making it perfect for the summer months. It’s made with roasted eggplant,...

Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives

Summer was made for salads like this Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives. Mediterranean salads such as this simple vegetarian orzo...

Broccoli Tabbouleh with Toasted Nuts

Broccoli Tabbouleh. Say what? Yes, in this variation, the classic Middle Eastern salad has been upgraded with oh-so nourishing broccoli. And it’s delicious. Some...

Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli (Thai-Style)

This Thai-Style Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli recipe is your answer to a fast, flavourful, and fuss-free weeknight dinner. Juicy, oven-roasted salmon fillets get bathed in...

Tomato Orange Soup

Simple ingredients is all you need for homemade tomato orange soup -- a little onion, pure organic diced tomatoes, fragrant thyme, fresh squeezed orange...

Asian Chicken Noodle Soup

Ridiculously delicious. That’s what this Asian chicken noodle soup is. Not only is it the best thing ever for fighting off a summer cold,...

Baked Penne with Mushrooms & Spinach

This baked penne with mushrooms and spinach is the ultimate comfort food—cheesy, hearty, and packed with flavour. A rich tomato sauce, tender mushrooms, and...

Tomato and Thyme Salmon

This salmon recipe is full of wonderful Mediterranean flavors.Tomato, garlic, thyme and white wine. Splendid. Perfect if you are looking for a "quick and...

Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

Enter stage left for it's grand debut; za’atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor....

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...

Crispy Chickpea Tomato Salad

Chickpea tomato salad. Simply in love with it. Fresh summer tomatoes, crisp cumin-coated chickpeas, sweet red onion, and parsley, tossed with just the right...

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

If you’re looking to elevate your summer picnic game, we’ve got just the thing for you: Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing. Loaded...

Mushroom Omelette with Tomato & Goat’s Cheese

Elevate your breakfast game with this chanterelle mushroom omelette with tomato and goat's cheese. This quick and easy omelette recipe is a delicious way...

Orange Quinoa Salad

This quick Orange Quinoa Salad is what fresh, feel-good eating looks like. It’s light yet satisfying, bursting with citrusy flavour, and comes together in just about...

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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!