Quick & Easy Recipes

Sicilian Puttanesca Chicken with Eggplant

Chicken Puttanesca is a delicious and easy one-skillet meal. It starts with pan fried chicken breasts, aubergine and a classic puttanesca sauce. It’s made...

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...

Black Bean Corn Salad

This black bean corn salad is so flavorful and refreshing! A classic Southwestern combo of black beans, corn, tomato, red pepper, avocado and cilantro...

Asian-Style Salad with Edamame

Inspired from a supermarket-bought takeaway salad in Amsterdam, this is a deliciously light main meal salad with edamame that's full of tasty Oriental flavors,...

Tarte Flambée with Salmon (Flammkuchen)

Tarte flambée with salmon is my truly all-time favourite way to enjoy classic Flammkuchen. It’s incredibly simple to make but at the same time...

Celery Salad with Apple & Blue Cheese

Crunchy celery salad with apple is a light and refreshing salad made with crisp celery stalks, tart apple, pleasantly bitter endive, fennel, parsley, blue...

Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles (Quick Stir-Fry Recipe)

These Hoisin Mushroom Udon Noodles are the ultimate 20-minute stir-fry—savoury, satisfying, and packed with umami flavour. With a simple hoisin-soy sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fresh greens, and...

Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Spinach

This quinoa salad with tomato, cucumber and spinach is a healthy salad – perfect for summer as it’s easy and quick to make. Plus...

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...

Baked Tortilla Chips with Za’atar

Tortilla chips baked at home using whole wheat tortillas are so much better than store-bought chips. Seasoned with za’atar gives them a delicious Middle...

Tomato Avocado Corn Salad

This tomato avocado corn salad is so EASY, so FRESH tasting, and so YUM! Loaded with ripe tomatoes, sweet red pepper, creamy avocado, cilantro,...

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...

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....

Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans

This Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans is the ultimate warm-weather side dish. It’s light, herby, and packed with seasonal goodness. Made with tender new potatoes,...

Lemon Poppyseed Scones

Get ready to elevate your tea-time game with these Lemon Poppyseed Scones – a perfect blend of zesty lemon, wholesome oats, and delicate poppy...

Spicy Red Lentil Soup with Bulgur, Red Pepper & Mint

Turkish red lentil soup is heartwarming and sooo delicious, you’ll want to make this one time and time again!! It‘s so easy to make...

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...

Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

A classic Mediterranean combination of lemon, thyme, lemon balm (lemon verbena leaves) and tarragon add a certain depth of flavor to an otherwise elegantly...

Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing

This Salad with Grapes, Walnuts & Blue Cheese Dressing is a new favourite. It’s made with simple ingredients and is packed with flavour thanks...

Tagliatelle Pasta with Mushrooms and Thyme Sauce

This is a spectacular way to showcase tasty cremini mushrooms – in a simple and delicious pasta with mushrooms and thyme sauce! This recipe...

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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!