Quick & Easy Recipes

Orzo Risotto with Peas, Prosciutto and Pine Nuts

To my relief a great family meal. One child wants rice, the other noodles. What to do? Okay, peas are a hit. Bacon too....

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...

French Dressing (klassische French Vinaigrette)

A good salad dressing is the basic foundation to ANY salad! Homemade salad dressing is so much simpler than you could ever imagine and...

Pasta with Prosciutto and Arugula in a Lemon-Infused White Wine Sauce

Here’s a little secret: there are three things I really love - prosciutto, arugula and lemon! Put all three of them together and well...I'm...

Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber

This Chili Fruit Salad with Papaya, Watermelon & Cucumber is a vibrant, refreshing mix of tropical papaya, juicy watermelon and crisp cucumber, brightened with...

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...

Fresh Salmon Tartare with Avocado

The fabulous thing about salmon tartare is there's no cooking involved, just a little bit of chopping and adding some ingredients for a light...

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,...

Vegan Caesar Salad with Mixed Seeds & Herbs

I’m feeling a little bit of vegan Caesar salad love. And not for a cashew-based kind of vegan dressing, but rather a tahini-based Caesar...

Sicilian Pasta with Sardines, Capers & Breadcrumbs

This delicious and easy pasta with sardines recipe combines simple pantry staples — pasta, sardines, capers, and breadcrumbs — with fresh flavours — lemon...

Simple Lacinato Kale Salad

This simple lacinato kale salad, made with Tuscan kale, salty Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and toasted garlic panko breadcrumbs is a deliciously easy to...

Japanese-Style Glazed Salmon

This Japanese-Style Glazed Salmon is a flavour-packed dish where tender oven-baked salmon meets a fragrant marinade of sake, soy sauce, mirin, muscovado brown sugar,...

Spinach Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese

This Spinach Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Blue Cheese is the kind of dish that makes salads feel like a treat. Roasted parsnips bring warmth...

Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad with Feta

This Mediterranean orzo pasta salad is everything I love in a feel-good, fuss-free dish — vibrant, nourishing and full of flavour. It brings together...

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...

Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce

Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Hoisin Sauce is a quick and flavourful dish made with tender beef strips, crisp-tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and a rich,...

Grilled Corn Panzanella Recipe (Italian Bread Salad)

Meet my new late-summer favourite: Grilled Corn Panzanella. There’s something magical about this Italian bread salad that captures the essence of late summer. The...

Spaghetti with Anchovies (Spaghetti con Acciughe)

This dish tastes like it came directly from the Mediterranean. Literally. Yes, anchovies are harvested in the Mediterranean (and North Atlantic). I love anchovies,...

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash – With just chicken, onions, butter, stock, sweet paprika, salt, and sour cream, you can make one of the most comforting dishes...

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...

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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!