Quick & Easy Recipes

Pasta Puttanesca: Tuna, Olives and Capers in a Tomato Sauce

Traditionally, puttanesca sauce is served with spaghetti in a dish known for being “in the style of the whore”. Oooh so devilish. There is...

Pasta with Broccoli, Lemon and Chili

There are those that think pasta should be drenched in some kind of tomato sauce to be delicious. That’s actually not the case. This...

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,...

White Asparagus Salad with Fennel

This recipe for asparagus salad with fennel also works well with green asparagus if you fancy this salad outside the asparagus season. “White gold”...

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...

Chimichurri Potato Salad with Green Beans

This flavour-packed chimichurri potato salad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish that is easy to prepare....

Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto

This Tomato and Peach Salad with Crispy Prosciutto is a sunshine-on-a-plate kind of dish. Sweet juicy peaches, vibrant heirloom tomatoes, salty prosciutto and crumbled feta, all...

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...

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....

Vegetable Thai Green Curry

One of the things I love about Thai curries is that they are so adaptable. They can be anything from simple to complex, soupy...

French Toast – Quick & Easy Recipe

French toasts — what could be more delicious on a Sunday morning? Thick slices of your favourite bread, soaked in a mixture of beaten...

Classic Potato Salad

This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...

Pasta with Oyster Mushrooms, Prosciutto and Fresh Sage

Combined with the subtlety of pasta with oyster mushrooms and the delicate saltiness of prosciutto, this dish makes for an easy, elegant midweek meal...

Warm Smoked Salmon Nicoise Salad

This Salmon Nicoise Salad is a little less than traditional, but like the original it is a fantastically tasty and a terrific summer salad....

Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives

Summer was made for salads like this Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Pepper and Olives. Mediterranean salads such as this simple vegetarian orzo...

Greek Style Jumbo White Bean Salad

A simple jumbo white bean salad loaded with bright flavors reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast with sun-dried tomatoes, feta, olives and fresh herbs. Light,...

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint Dressing 

Today, I’ve got a dish that’s as easy as it is beautiful – Fresh and Easy Watermelon Salad with Feta, Strawberries and Tomatoes. Featuring...

Za’atar Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas

Enter stage left for it's grand debut; za’atar roasted carrots and chickpeas. There are those occasions when I get stuck on a new flavor....

Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing

This classic Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing is everything you want in a simple side dish — cool, crisp, creamy, and full of fresh herbs....

Thai Red Curry with Grilled Pineapple-Prawn-Skewers

Thai Red Curry — delicious, bold Thai flavours and a creamy red curry sauce that is so good you can put anything in it...

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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!