Quick & Easy Recipes

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that’s creamy, rich, and bursting with flavour. My traditional carbonara recipe stays true to the...

Green Beans with Pears and Bacon

An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...

Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Spinach

This quinoa salad with tomato, cucumber and spinach is a healthy salad – perfect for summer as it’s easy and quick to make. Plus...

Garam Masala Curry with Turkey & Spinach

This quick and easy Garam Masala Curry is made with tender turkey breast, fresh ginger, garlic and curry spices (a mix of garam masala,...

Asian-Style Chioggia Beet and Carrot Salad

What could be prettier than a beet and carrot salad? Both have an amazingly beautiful color, especially chioggia beets with their candy cane stripes....

Sautéed Beet Greens with Garlic, Lemon & Almonds

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

Tabbouleh with Sweet Potatoes, Feta and Pumpkin Seeds

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....

Miso Mushroom Pasta

Nudeln mit Pilzen in einer Miso Rahmsoße ist ein leckeres Essen, das Gemütlichkeit verströmt. Die cremige Pilzrahmsoße und das Miso sorgen für einen einzigartigen...

Pasta with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pink Peppercorns & Mascarpone

A quick and easy pasta dish -- pasta with wild chanterelle mushrooms. Pink peppercorns, white wine mascarpone turn it into something delectable! If you are...

Minted Couscous Salad with Watermelon & Baby Cucumber

Watermelon and mint transform a humble couscous salad into something wonderfully refreshing and light, and perfect for heat-wave like summery days. Tossed together with...

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolatey, soft and lightly sweet! That’s what these tahini chocolate chip cookies are. And there is no butter! Rich and creamy tahini paste eliminates...

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita & Pomegranate

Spinach Salad with Tahini-Dressing, Sumac Pita and Pomegranate. Introduce your taste buds to something tasty tonight! If you're not already familiar sumac, it's a...

Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio

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...

Asparagus Salad with Strawberries and Croutons

Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an Asparagus Salad recipe that epitomises the beauty of simplicity and the joy of seasonal eating. This vibrant dish combines...

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...

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...

Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Bulgur, Red Pepper & Mint

Turkish red lentil soup is heartwarming and sooo delicious, you’ll want to make this one time and time again!! It‘s so easy to make...

Thai Brussels Sprout Salad

This Thai-style shaved Brussels sprout salad is satisfyingly crunchy and comes with sliced apple, fresh herbs and a dressing infused with punchy sweet, tart...

Quinoa Breakfast Cookies

The perfect, portable, all-natural breakfast cookies for people on-the-go. Packed with three superfoods (goji berries, quinoa and almonds) this soft breakfast cookie is full of lots of good-for-you ingredients. Keep...

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort

Green Bean Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Roquefort – what a delicious combo!! Toasted walnuts and blue cheese are a classic combo, but add...

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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!