Quick & Easy Recipes

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....

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...

Garam Masala Curry with Turkey & Spinach

This quick and easy Garam Masala Curry is made with tender turkey breast, fresh ginger, garlic and curry spices (a mix of garam masala,...

Quinoa Salad with Feta, Cranberries and Herbs

Get ready to elevate your salad game with the Quinoa Salad with Feta, Cranberries, and Herbs! This dish isn't just a recipe—it's a flavour-packed...

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...

Greek Chicken Skillet with Tomatoes, Feta & Olives

This Greek Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, one-pan meal packed with bold Mediterranean flavours. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then simmered in a...

Wholemeal Chocolate Cookies with Cashews & Cocoa Nibs

These lightly sweetened wholemeal chocolate cookies are made from wholesome ingredients -- ingredients like whole spelt flour, oats, raw cacao, coconut oil, unrefined muscovado...

Strawberry Cucumber Feta Salad 

This Strawberry Cucumber Feta Salad is everything you want in a warm-weather side: fresh, quick, and so satisfying. Think: sweet, juicy strawberries, crisp cucumbers, and creamy...

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...

Pasta with Lamb Merguez and Porcini Mushrooms

Pasta with Lamb Merguez. Sometimes you just crave something comforting. Comforting as I know it, usually means pasta. With 30 minutes, there is plenty...

Cucumber Salad with Dill and Feta

Cool, crisp and refreshing, I love a good cucumber salad - especially one made with adorable mini cucumbers! The combination of cucumber, sweet red...

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...

Asparagus Salad with Strawberries and Croutons

Today, I’m thrilled to bring you an Asparagus Salad recipe that epitomises the beauty of simplicity and the joy of seasonal eating. This vibrant dish combines...

Sicilian Roasted Eggplant & Cherry Tomatoes with Basil

Italian “perlina” eggplants (aubergine) are very similar to the Chinese eggplant. They have a thinner skin and a sweeter, more delicate flavor. They also...

Pasta with Artichokes and Wild Mushrooms

One of the things I love about fall is the assortment of wild mushrooms available at the farmers market. I absolutely love mushrooms---they are...

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...

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...

Black Bean Quesadillas – Quick and Easy!

It’s time you meet the easiest and quickest vegetarian quesadilla recipe. 15-minute black bean quesadillas. And it goes without saying, they are also super...

Creamy Wintery Radicchio Salad

Whenever I want to add a "splash of color" to my recipes radicchio does the trick. In this salad, radicchio isn’t just there to...

Easy Potato Salad Recipe (without Mayo)

This quick and easy potato salad is the perfect recipe for hot summer days. Packed with fresh herbs and tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette,...

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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!