Quick & Easy Recipes

Papaya Avocado Salad in a Lime-Mint Dressing

Now that my favorite Schwabe has come to the realization that papayas are powerfully healthy, he’s been on a bit of a papaya fix....

Pimientos de Padrón (Spanish Green Peppers)

Have you ever heard about Padron peppers? Padron peppers or pimientos de padrón, are small, Spanish green peppers with a sweet mild taste. The...

Salmon Coconut Curry with Spinach and Chickpeas

Salmon Coconut Curry is a quick, easy and delicious fish curry recipe. It’s a mild and aromatic curry dish made with chickpeas, spinach, and...

Pasta with Fava Bean Pesto

Pasta with fava bean pesto (pesto di fave) tastes so excitingly fresh, vibrant and delicious! It’s made with fresh fava beans (also known as...

Arugula Salad with Figs and Goat’s Cheese 

This Arugula Salad with Figs and Goat's Cheese is the perfect combination of sweet, savoury, and earthy. The fresh figs are tender and sweet, the goat...

Yakitori (Japanese Grilled Chicken Skewers)

This Yakitori recipe features bite-sized pieces of chicken grilled on skewers and coated in a sticky, sweet-and-savoury glaze — a simple, flavour-packed dish inspired...

Zucchini Noodle Salad with Tomato, Basil and Pine Nuts

Summer Zucchini Noodle Salad is everything a warm-weather dish should be — fresh, vibrant, and incredibly easy to throw together. Made with spiralised zucchini...

Celery Salad with Apple and Fennel

Celery salad with apple and fennel, is a light and refreshing salad which I absolutely love! It’s made with crisp celery ribs, sweet-tart apple,...

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...

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...

Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear and Roquefort

This Beluga Lentil Salad with Pear, Roquefort, and Crispy Bacon is a delightful balance of savoury, sweet, and crunchy! It's an easy-to-make, elegant salad that’s ready...

Thai Salad with Prawns and Pineapple

I can't begin to tell you how yummy this Thai salad with prawns and pineapple was! It might just be the simplest, most heavenly...

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta

Tomato Nectarine Salad with Feta — the best BBQ salad! It’s quick and easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. It’s made with a stunning...

Mediterranean Gnocchi Bake

This Mediterranean Gnocchi Bake is the perfect twist on a classic pasta bake. Inspired by the vibrant flavours of Pasta Puttanesca, it brings together...

Blueberry Scones

These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly...

Fennel, Radicchio and Apple Salad in a Tangy Lemon Dressing

The relationship with fennel and radicchio is one of either love or hate. Radicchio for its bitter and spicy taste, and fennel for its...

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...

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...

Mediterranean Mixed Bean Salad

Next time you are wondering what to do with that can of beans in your cupboard, go ahead and give this simple, healthy and...

Simple Carrot Soup with Fennel

Simple and fragrant with only a handful of ingredients, this simple carrot soup recipe is perfect served as a tasty lunch or dinner any...

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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!