Quick & Easy Recipes

35 Minutes or Less: Breakfast, Dinner & Beyond

Delicious, quick, and easy lunch and dinner recipes that are tasty but super-fast and simple to make. Here you will find many simple but tasty dishes for vegetarians and vegans and lots of seasonal recipe ideas that can be prepared quickly!

Curry mit Hähnchen und Kokos (Einfaches Thai Curry)

Easy Coconut Thai Chicken Curry

This Easy, One-Pot Coconut Thai Chicken Curry is a warm, comforting dish packed with bold flavours and nourishing ingredients. It’s the perfect mix of creamy coconut...
Lemon Balm Pesto

Lemon Balm Pesto

A new favorite: Lemon Balm Pesto! I am always dreaming up ways to incorporate more fresh summer herbs into my diet. Pesto is just...
Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Herb-Loaded Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Say hello to an awesome herb-loaded chickpea tabbouleh salad – my kind of pure healthy food that’s light but filling, full of vibrant flavors...
Überbackene Nachos (vegetarisch)

Vegetarian Nachos!

Vegetarian Nachos! Picture this: rich, savoury mushrooms sautéed with a tantalising blend of spices, all layered over crunchy tortilla chips and crowned with melted...
Quinoa Breakfast Cookies

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...
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Waffles with Buttermilk

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Waffles with Buttermilk

Come fall and I'm in love with hot tasty whole wheat oatmeal waffles! So why is it fall waffle time? No idea. Perhaps because...
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives

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...
Die beste Tomatensuppe - leicht cremig, fruchtig und einfach zu machen

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...
Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomato and Basil

Summer Pasta Salad with Fresh Corn, Tomato and Basil

Fresh corn on the cob and sweet cherry tomatoes are right up there along with garden fresh basil as being some of those things...
Apricot Couscous Salad

Apricot Couscous Salad

Apricot couscous salad. So easy. So good. And quick! I talking all of 15 minutes -- MAX! This simple apricot couscous salad is made...
Summer Beans with Pears and Bacon

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...
Kabeljau im Ofen Rezept mit Olivenöl und Zitronenscheiben

Easy Baked Cod

Kabeljau im Ofen ist ein leckeres Kabeljau Rezept, das immer gelingt und keine Kochkenntnisse benötigt. Ihr braucht nur wenige Zutaten. In 30 Minuten könnt...
Gebackener Wirsing mit Walnuss-Parmesan-Krümel

Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Walnut-Parmensan-Crumbs

This recipe for roasted savoy cabbage shows you that you can easily bring a simple vegetable side dish to a whole new level. I...
Zuaten für Gebratene Mairübchen und Kartoffeln Rezept

Turnip and Potato Hash

Turnip and Potato Hash is a cosy, one-pan dish made with tender white turnips, buttery new potatoes, savoury ham and fresh herbs, all crisped...
Crunchy Barley Granola with Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Crunchy Barley Granola with Almonds and Dark Chocolate

Homemade granola has never been easier. This crunchy barley granola is made with just 7 ingredients and takes a whole of 35 minutes --...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Lemon

Think you don't like brussels sprouts? Just like vegemite and marmite, they seem to conjure up reactions of love or hate. And of course...
Italienischer Nudelsalat mit getrockneten Tomaten Dressing

Caprese Pasta Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Pasta salad with sun-dried tomato dressing might sound simple, but this version takes it to a whole new level of gourmet. Think of it...
Knuspriger asiatischer Ramen-Nudelsalat Rezept mit Kohl, Karotten, Mie Nudeln

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,...

Citrus Salad with Pistachios and Mint

This, my friends, is a beautiful tasting winter citrus salad. It’s full of the bright colors and the refreshing taste of liquid sunshine --...
Gnocchi mit grünem Spargel und Erbsen

Gnocchi with Asparagus and Peas in Cream Sauce

Gnocchi with asparagus and peas in cream sauce is one of those weeknight dinners that feels effortless, but still a little special. Made with pillowy...

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!