Quick & Easy Recipes

Asparagus Orzo Salad with Herbs and Lemon

To celebrate the spring season, I’m sharing this fresh, bright and irresistible asparagus orzo salad recipe. It’s bursting with fresh and zesty Mediterranean flavors....

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...

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Luckily, we have one child that absolutely loves broccoli. Another is very lukewarm about the prospects of eating it, while the third, I had...

Classic German Coleslaw

This quick and easy homemade German coleslaw recipe is everything a good slaw should be — crisp, tangy, and loaded with flavour. Made with...

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Sweet Papaya Seed Dressing

Fruit is a great addition to any salad. Try pairing creamy, buttery papaya and avocado with crisp red pepper and romaine lettuce. Together with...

Asparagus and Mango Salad

This Asparagus and Mango Salad is everything you want from a spring recipe. Fresh, vibrant, and just a little unexpected. It’s one of those...

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

This isn’t your regular broccoli pasta salad — this one is made with oven roasted broccoli and it’s healthy. It’s packed with fresh herbs...

Baked Tortilla Chips with Za’atar

Tortilla chips baked at home using whole wheat tortillas are so much better than store-bought chips. Seasoned with za’atar gives them a delicious Middle...

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...

Crunchy Beet and Carrot Slaw

Loaded with color, texture and crunch. That's this candy cane beet and carrot slaw is. It is beautifully colored, bright-tasting and nutritious. Yes, there...

One-Pot Orzo with Mushrooms

This orzo with mushrooms and miso is my new favourite one-pot recipe. It’s packed with umami-rich, savoury flavour, and it’s ready in about 30...

Cucumber Salad with Feta and Chickpeas

This cucumber salad with feta and chickpeas is so simple, refreshing and full of flavor. It’s loaded with chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese,...

Warm Mushroom Spinach Salad

This simple warm mushroom spinach salad is a great salad recipe for anyone who loves spinach and mushrooms. This is a hearty salad that...

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 Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers

This Mediterranean quinoa salad is bursting with bold, vibrant flavours thanks to sun-dried tomatoes, briny capers, fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s...

Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta

Cool, crisp and refreshing, I love a good cucumber salad - especially one made with adorable mini cucumbers! The combination of cucumber, sweet red...

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...

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach

Get ready to dive into the flavours of this Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach recipe. Tender chicken breasts are seared and bathed in a...

Potato and Green Bean Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

If there is one thing I love about spring and summer, it's all the fresh produce. Which means there are endless options for salads...

Biscuits with Cheddar and Chives

Fantastically flavorful, these homemade biscuits with cheddar and chives are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! They are so quick and easy to make!...

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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!