Looking for easy and quick recipes? These recipes fit the bill! All of these are simple and come together in 30 minutes and don’t take much effort, so they’re perfect for times you just want a meal without turning the kitchen into an episode of MasterChef. Try out these recipes and don’t forget to check out these recipes and many others on our Food Monster App!

1. Pineapple Black Bean Salsa 

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This Pineapple Black Bean Salsa by Laura Nockett is perfect for summer and warm weather! It’s fresh and delicious, and makes a perfect appetizer to bring to backyard BBQ or a fun compliment to your next cocktail party!

2. Peach, Raspberry and Coconut Yogurt Chia Pudding 

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Up your breakfast game with this Peach, Raspberry and Coconut Yogurt Chia Pudding by Hayley Canning! Not only is this pudding perfect to take on the go, but it only requires you to wait a couple of hours so the chia seeds to soak and absorb the flavor.

3. Steel-Cut Apple Porridge 

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When it comes to morning porridge, steel-cut oats give a creamier and heartier porridge than rolled oats. Even after cooking, steel-cut oats retain their shape and are chewier, more palatable and nuttier in taste. This Steel-Cut Apple Porridge recipe by Julie Zimmer is perfect for when you’re looking for a filling breakfast.

4. Paleo Thai Noodles 

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These flavorful and crunchy Paleo Thai Noodles by Daniela Modesto are just what you need for dinner tonight! The crunch from the vegetables and cashews mixed with the gooey creaminess from the almond butter and tahini, will hopefully make you swoon.

5. Penne with Spiced Caramelized Onions 

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This is another example of economical, everyday ingredients being combined to create a deliciously aromatic meal in the time-honored thrifty Greek tradition. As always, the emphasis is on getting the best balance of flavors from the simplest and healthiest foods. This Penne with Spiced Caramelized Onions by Heather Thomas is a must-make!

6. Chocolate Drizzled Stuffed Dates 

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Serve these delicious Chocolate Drizzled Stuffed Dates by Heather Thomas as a snack or with coffee after dinner. Almonds, walnuts, and pistachios are grown throughout Greece on the mainland and the islands, and they feature in many sweet and savory recipes from savory sauces and dips, such as skordalia, to traditional honey-soaked pastries and sweetmeats.

7. Frozen Blueberry Cheesecake Bars 

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These Frozen Blueberry Cheesecake Bars by Vicky Coates made with only real fruit! These healthy snack bars are packed with healthy fats and are loaded with protein! Not only that they also contain gut friendly probiotics. Picture a thick biscuity base with a creamy blueberry frozen yoghurt topping without the guilt of a regular cheesecake.

8. Coconut Date Puffed Millet Bars 

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These energy-packed Coconut Date Puffed Millet Bars by Angelina Papanikolaou are a delicious snack that will keep you satisfied when hunger hits!

9. Black Plum Popsicle 

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Summer isn’t summer, until you’ve had a brain freeze from all those frozen treats. Enjoy these Black Plum Popsicle by Anu Kadkol as the humidity rises along with your desire for an icy treat. The popsicles get their sweet flavor from jamuns, also known as jambul, which are fruits native to India and Southeast Asia. These dark purple plums have been gaining popularity internationally in the culinary world for their refreshing bite and health promoting properties.

10. Zucchini Cakes

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Make these Zucchini Cakes by Diane Smith for a party appetizer, lunch snack or even side dish for dinner. It’s unique to serve at gatherings because we’ve all seen those spinach balls at parties. Well, these zucchini cakes are healthier and tastier and your guests would really appreciate something different to snack on.

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