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!

Bärlauch-Scones mit Cheddar

Wild Garlic and Cheddar Scones

Wild garlic and cheddar scones are the perfect way to enjoy springs abundance of wild garlic. Scones are one of my favourite comfort food...
Rosenkohlsalat nach Thai-Art

Thai Brussels Sprout Salad

This Thai-style shaved Brussels sprout salad is satisfyingly crunchy and comes with sliced apple, fresh herbs and a dressing infused with punchy sweet, tart...
Italienischer Brotsalat (Panzanella) Rezept mit Pfirsich

Peach Panzenella Salad

This Italian Peach Panzanella Bread Salad recipe is the ultimate summer salad. Unlike the original Tuscan recipe, which involves soaking stale bread, this version...
Hähnchen Piccata in Zitronen-Kapern-Soße

Chicken Piccata 

This Chicken Piccata is a quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breasts in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers and garlic. With just...
Super einfacher Brokkoli Salat Rezept mit Parmesan, Mandeln und Butterbohnen

Super Easy Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad is my favorite way to enjoy crisp, crunchy, fresh broccoli. This is a healthy no-mayo recipe where lightly steamed broccoli is...
Spaghetti Carbonara Rezeot Original mit Guanciale, Eiern und Pecorino

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...
Pilz-Stroganoff - Cremige Champignon-Sauce mit Pasta

Mushroom Stroganoff

This Mushroom Stroganoff features tender mushrooms and egg noodles in a light and creamy sauce. This easy to make vegetarian pasta recipe is comfort...
Thailändischer Wassermelonen-Salat Rezept mit Gurke, Chili und Koriander

Thai Watermelon Salad

This Thai watermelon salad is the ULTIMATE refresher salad for a warm summer evening. It has loads of crispy textures, thanks to the irresistible...
Spanischer Kartoffelsalat (Patatas Aliñadas)

Spanish Potato Salad (Patatas Aliñadas)

This simple Spanish potato salad is one of the most popular tapas in Cadiz. You can find many variations of this Andalusian potato salad...
Römersalat Rezept mit Blauschimmelkäse Dressing, Speck, Cherrytomaten, Walnüsse

Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing 

This Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is everything you want in a quick and flavourful salad: crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a...
Quinoa Salat mit Za'atar, Kräuter und Pistazien

Quinoa Salad with Za’atar, Herbs & Pistachio

This quinoa salad with za’atar is so flavorful. Inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine this quinoa salad is made with lots of herbs (not unlike...
Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts

Barley Salad with Kaki, Pomegranate & Pine Nuts

Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally...
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

If there is a "Hall of Fame" for cookies, then my Aunt Heather’s 30-year-old recipe for soft chocolate chippers would have definitely found a...
Buttermilch Biscuits mit Bärlauch


Buttermilk Biscuits with Wild Garlic

Simple, delicious, homemade buttermilk biscuits made with wild garlic and 6 simple ingredients. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these tasty biscuits are great...
Spargel geschmort mit Orangen und Estragon

White Asparagus with Orange and Tarragon

This braised asparagus with oranges and tarragon is a bright, elegant side dish that celebrates spring in the most delicious way. White asparagus is gently braised...
Einfacher griechischer Nudelsalat

Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Easy Greek Pasta Salad: Picture this—it's a warm summer day, and you're craving something light, fresh, and bursting with flavour. This vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish...
Gebratene grüne Bohnen nach asiatischer Art 
Rezept

Asian Style Stir-Fried Green Beans

This stir fried green beans recipe is such an easy and flavorful side dish! Fresh green beans are stir-fried in a wok until blistered...
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Hier seht Ihr einen Spargelsalat mit Zitronen Tahin Dressing. Vielleicht finden manche, dass das eine komische Kombination ist. Aber sie funktioniert wirklich (vor allem...
Herzhafte Scones mit Feta & getrocknete Tomaten

Savory Scones with Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs

This recipe for savory scones with feta, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs is makes for a great snack or something to savor with soup for...
Soba Nudeln Rezept mit Gemüse 

Miso Soba Noodles with Stir-Fried Vegetables

A quick and easy soba noodle recipe with a miso sauce and stir-fried vegetables. The perfect weeknight meal that is healthy, comforting and ready...

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!