Quick & Easy Recipes

Summer Quinoa Salad with Strawberries & Cucumber

Fresh, juicy strawberries in a quinoa salad? Yes, please! This refreshing Quinoa Salad with Strawberries and Cucumber recipe is a vibrant twist on the traditional Middle...

Curried Chicken Vol-au-Vent

Meet your new favourite dinner party dish: Curried Chicken Vol-au-Vent. Flaky, golden puff pastry shells filled with a rich, creamy chicken curry that’s spiced just...

Coconut Chicken with Tomatoes & Spinach

This coconut chicken with tomatoes and spinach is my kind of weeknight magic. It's insanely easy, full of flavor, and on the table in...

Simple Glass Noodle Salad with Vegetables

This light and refreshing vermicelli glass noodle salad gets its inspiration from one of my favorite lunch dishes: Vietnamese Bún salads. Fresh veggies and...

Salad with Smoked Salmon, Orange & Fennel

This salad with smoked salmon is one favourite kinds of salads. It’s light, fresh tasting, and packed with flavor. It’s made with sweet orange,...

Radicchio and Fennel Salad with Citrus and Pear

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...

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...

Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts

Shredded Brussels Sprout & Apple Salad is a fresh, seasonal dish that pairs finely shredded Brussels sprouts with sweet-tart apples, toasted hazelnuts, and nutty...

Harissa Sweet Potato Wedges with Yoghurt-Tahini

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...

Greek Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes, Feta & Olives

This Greek Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal packed with bold Mediterranean flavours. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a...

Zucchini Salad with Chickpeas, Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs

This simple and easy zucchini salad recipe takes less than 20 minutes to throw together. It’s packed with fresh Mediterranean inspired flavors: chickpeas, fresh...

Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Tahini Dressing

Winter is all about kale for me. And here’s a new favourite winter salad. Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes tossed in a tahini dressing....

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon. Simple, flavourful, hearty, and just half an hour, from start to finish. And just one single...

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint – a summer classic made with just a few ingredients and ready in less than 15...

Green Bean Potato Salad

A green bean potato salad is a summer classic! It’s a perfect bring-along side dish for picnics, potlucks and barbecues. This variation made with...

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...

Kohlrabi, Grapefruit, and Red Cabbage Salad

Don't hate me for introducing another salad in the midst of a cold and wet Hamburg winter. But this super simple one is featuring...

Millet Porridge with Banana and Coconut Milk

Millet porridge is a delicious alternative to classic oatmeal. In combination with naturally sweet mashed banana and creamy coconut milk (and what I also...

Grilled Vegetable Antipasti Sandwich

Meet your new sandwich, the grilled vegetable antipasti sandwich with pesto and lemon ricotta. Simple and delicious, this is for all veggie lovers out...

Asian-Style Broccoli Salad

A simple asian-style broccoli salad tossed in a miso-infused dressing with crunchy toasted almonds. Simple Japanese ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar and shiro...

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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!