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!

Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive

Lemon-Dill Asparagus with Belgium Endive

For me, asparagus signals the start of spring! The first signs are the purple and white varieties popping up at the farmers markets everywhere....
Einfacher Zucchini-Salat (Roher Zucchinisalat)

Zucchini Ribbon Salad – Quick and Easy Recipe

his Zucchini Ribbon Salad recipe features raw zucchini, which is cut into beautiful ribbons, and tossed in a simple lemony dressing along with fresh...
Salsiccia Pasta mit Paprika und Tomatensauce

Sausage and Peppers Pasta

This quick and easy Sausage and Peppers Pasta is the ultimate 35-minute comfort food. it’s a simple pasta recipe with serious flavour. Italian salsiccia...
mediterranen Kichererbsensalat mit Feta und Gemüse

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a must-have for your meal rotation—bright, flavourful, and so easy to make! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, creamy...
Italienischer Nudelsalat Rezept mit Balsamico-Dressing, Cherry Tomaten, Parmesan

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

If you’re looking to elevate your summer picnic game, we’ve got just the thing for you: Easy Italian Pasta Salad with Balsamic Dressing. Loaded...
Quinoa Breakfast Cookies

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...
Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Artichokes, Parsley and Mint

Mediterranean Orzo with Tuna, Artichokes, Parsley and Mint

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to infuse your table with the tastes of the Mediterranean. There is nothing more Mediterranean, than...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate

So how do you transform these cute little cabbages into something amazing? -- Roast them! I love roasted Brussels sprouts! And I particularly love...

Celery Salad with Apple and Fennel

Celery salad with apple and fennel, is a light and refreshing salad which I absolutely love! It’s made with crisp celery ribs, sweet-tart apple,...
Muscheln in Kokosmilch Curry Sud Rezept

Coconut Curry Mussels

These juicy coconut curry mussels are quickly cooked in a delicious broth made from tomatoes, ginger, garlic, chili, coconut milk and warming spices. Serve...
Schwäbischer Wurstsalat Rezept

German Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)

A German Sausage Salad is a true delicacy. With my easy recipe, you'll have a delicious salad on the table in just 15 minutes—just...
Zitronen-Pasta mit Spargel, Erbsen und Kräutern

Lemon Pasta with Asparagus, Peas & Herbs

This Lemon Pasta with Asparagus, Peas & Herbs embrace the essence of spring with tender asparagus, vibrant peas, and a medley of fragrant herbs....
Mediterraner Nudelsalat Rezept

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is light and fresh, it’s loaded with summer’s favourite produce, olives, capers, and creamy feta cheese. Tossed in a...

Free-Form Spinach Pie

This spinach pie is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals -- one I have been making for years. It's easy to throw...
Homemade Blueberry Scones with spelt flour, rolled oats and unrefined sugar

Blueberry Scones

These are the best blueberry scones I’ve ever made! They are bursting with juicy blueberries and they are buttery and moist with a perfectly...
Grünkohl-Salat mit Rosenkohl & Knuspriger Parmaschinken

Shaved Brussels Sprout Kale Salad

Here’s a Brussels sprout kale salad bursting with flavor! All I can say is this combination of “love-em-or-hate-em Brussels sprouts” and “nothing-says-healthy-quite-like-kale” is a...

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon

Creamy One Pot Pasta with Artichokes & Lemon. Simple, flavourful, hearty, and just half an hour, from start to finish. And just one single...
Bratkartoffeln mit Spiegelei

Fried Potatoes and Eggs

Fried potatoes and eggs makes for a simple, tasty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed anytime of day. This classic is more than...
Asiatischer Brokkoli-Salat

Asian-Style Broccoli Salad

A simple asian-style broccoli salad tossed in a miso-infused dressing with crunchy toasted almonds. Simple Japanese ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar and shiro...
Griechische Hähnchenpfanne mit Tomaten, Feta & Oliven

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...

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!