Quick & Easy Recipes

Shaved Viola Asparagus in a Lemon Vinaigrette

Full of flavor and color, fresh asparagus, whether it be green, white or purple, is a celebration of spring! I love it when asparagus...

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....

Crispy Chickpea Tomato Salad

Chickpea tomato salad. Simply in love with it. Fresh summer tomatoes, crisp cumin-coated chickpeas, sweet red onion, and parsley, tossed with just the right...

The Best Tabbouleh Recipes: from Traditional to Modern

Zingy and full of flavour, tabbouleh (also spelled tabouli) is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad. There are loads of variations for a...

Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish that’s creamy, rich, and bursting with flavour. My traditional carbonara recipe stays true to the...

Sautéed Spätzle with Cabbage

Sautéed Spätzle with Cabbage is a quick and easy dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family! Tender spätzle is tossed with...

Lentil Puttanesca Pasta

Lentil Puttanesca is a bold, flavour-packed twist on the Italian classic — hearty, satisfying, and ready in no time. This quick tomato-based pasta sauce...

Beetroot and Orange Salad with Fresh Herbs

This vibrant beetroot and orange salad is full of flavour and simple to make. The citrusy sweetness of the orange and the earthy sweetness...

Turkish White Bean Salad (Piyaz)

This Turkish white bean salad is infused with flavor thanks to lots of fresh herbs, red onion and a delicious tahini lemon dressing. Inspired...

Spicy Gnocchi Skillet with Feta and Tomatoes

This spicy gnocchi skillet with feta and tomatoes is a weeknight hero! If you're looking for an easy and delicious one-pan meal, here it...

Pasta with Smoked Trout in a Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce

What I love about this recipe, other than the ingredients (smoked trout, pine nuts, yum!) is that it can be pulled together so quickly....

Easy White Bean Salad with Herbs

This Easy White Bean Salad with Herbs is a celebration of simplicity and taste. It's about bringing together basic ingredients in a way that...

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...

Couscous Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes

You may have noticed by now that I am a huge salad fan. I eat them every day -- not only is this insanely...

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...

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts

Brussels Sprout Salad with Blue Cheese and Hazelnuts. It doesn’t get simpler than this. Three simple ingredients that make such a tasty trio when...

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...

Warm Potato Smoked Salmon Salad

Experience a Scandinavian-style warm potato smoked salmon salad: tender new potatoes tossed in a fresh green spinach-and-parsley dressing, kissed with lemon. Paired with smoked...

Blueberry Spinach Salad with Feta

This delicious spinach salad with feta is brought to life with blueberries, a honey-Dijon balsamic dressing and a crunchy mix of sunflower seeds, pumpkin...

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...

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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!