Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out.

But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love.

Also, i will share some of my german recipes which can easily be prepared even if you’re living in the US.

The german potatoe salad can be prepared in advance and is a good side dish for many meals- all items are available in regular grocery stores like Walmart.

Ingredients (serving size 2)
* 500g waxy potatoes 
* 1 bunch of spring onions
* 1/2 onion 
* 1 tbsp mustard
* 1 tbsp organic honey 
* 50 g whole milk joghurt (alternative: whole milk greek joghurt)
* apple cider vinegar
* vegetable oil
* salt
* pepper
* pinch of red pepper spice (sweet)
* fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
Optional: add cooked bacon or ham (on the stovetop)to the potato salad at the end.

STEP 1
Boil potatoes in a large pot of water for 15–20 minutes until tender. Drain and cool potatoes. Dice potatoes into cubes or slices.

STEP 2 
Cut onion and spring onion into small cubes. Cut fresh herbs.

STEP 3
Prepare dressing: Mix together joghurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, pepper, pinch of red smoked pepper.
Mix with the herbs and onions.

STEP 4
Combine all ingredients and toss gently. Cover potatoe salad and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Enjoy this creamy potatoe salad! 

Quick Lunch Recipes

POWER QUINOA SALAD

This salad can be made ahead and delivers a punch of superfood nutrition to make you feel good all day long. It is one of my favorite recipes since it only takes me 20 minutes for preparation. Quinoa is high in protein and makes this salad a protein- and fiber rich meal.

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potatoe, peeled and cut
• 1/2 red onion, cut into small wedges
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
• some salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons german mustard (alternative: whole-grain mustard)
• 1 chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon honey (alternative: maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 4 cups baby greens (spinach, kale)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• sunflower seeds
• some lemon
• fresh basil

STEP 1

Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss the sweet potatoe and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder and some salt and roast on a baking sheet for 15 minutes.

STEP 2

Meanwhile, cook quinoa as shown on the directions and let it cool off.

STEP 3

Mix all the ingredients together and prepare your salad dressing with some olive oil, cider vinegar, salt and pepper, lemon juice, honey, mustard, and some fresh basil. Toss over mixed ingredients and sprinkle with sunflower seed.

Refrigerate salad and prepare to-go boxes. Enjoy!