Delicious, easy recipes by Jay Wadams

Hi, I'm Jay!

I'm a cookbook author, food photographer and recipe developer.

Days of Jay is my website dedicated to sharing simple, tasty recipes for home cooking.

Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com

My recipes are packed with photos and useful tips and tricks to help you as you cook. They are all inspired by healthy, seasonal ingredients and my travels across the globe, especially in Germany, Italy, Cyprus, and Australasia.

I am so excited to have you here, so let's dive in and get cooking!


Assorted fish fillets on a platter, including smoked salmon. "FISH" text overlay.
Pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. "PORK" text overlay.
Vegetarian Recipes Category.
Raw beef cubes on a white plate. The image includes the text "BEEF".
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Roasted lamb dish with potatoes and tomatoes. Text: LAMB.
Cakes & Bakes: Close-up of frosted cakes with sprinkles and a lit birthday candle.

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The Latest Recipes From My Kitchen

Discover my latest and greatest recipes below, or use the search function to find exactly what you're looking for.


Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms

I love mushrooms. Truly, mushrooms would have to be one of my desert-island foods. Whether fancy shiitake, the prized porcino, colourful pfifferlinge or plain old…

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Today I am sharing the recipe for my ultimate Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake! This is a fabulous…

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

The sun is shining, the sky is brilliantly blue and the fields are full of waving green grass that has…

Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs

Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs

I am declaring barbecue season officially open! To get the ball rolling I have a truly delicious recipe for you,…

Braised Chicken and Beans

Braised Chicken and Beans

It's been a real spring day today, with bursts of brilliant sunshine interrupted by squalls of rain. The mountain opposite…

Looking for Dinner Inspiration?


Below are some of my most popular dinner recipes. Quick and easy with simple ingredients and big flavours.

Spicy Chicken Burgers serves with homemade coleslaw and fresh corn
Real Bavarian Pork Schnitzel Title Card
Italian Beef Cannelloni Recipe
Stifado Greek Beef Stew title card.
Melt in your mouth pork, topped with a vibrant green sauce, Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin is so incredibly tasty it is worth making two as the first is guaranteed to disappear in a flash!
Portobello Mushroom Burgers with salad and pickled red onions on a plate.
Zigeuner Schnitzel or Gypsy Schnitzel on a plate served with french fries and a glass of beer
Chilli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Recipes By Meal Type


Light Bites: Asparagus and salmon appetizers on dark bread with cream cheese.
Main event: Stuffed bell peppers and poppy seed pastry, showcasing the main course.
Sweet Things: Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and rosé wine in a split image.
Summer cocktails: Mojito and wine for cocktail hour. Refreshing drinks!

Seasonal Recipes for Autumn


When the temperature drops, my oven goes on! Below you'll find some of my favourite rib-sticking comfort food, perfect for Autumn or Fall.

Chilli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

I love baked potatoes, but you know what's even better? Chilli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes! Sweet potatoes, baked until tender, loaded up with a spicy chilli and covered with cheese and sour cream. So tasty!

Pumpkin and ginger soup image with fresh pumpkins and a bowl of creamy soup garnished with seeds and cream.

Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

With plenty of ginger and bright and zesty orange, silky Pumpkin and Ginger Soup is like a burst of sunshine in a bowl. A delicious recipe to keep you warm when it's grey and cool outside.

Sweet Autumn Fruit Chutney

Sweet Autumn Fruit Chutney

My easy recipe for Sweet Autumn Fruit Chutney with figs, plums, and apples is so delicious. Lightly spiced, it is perfect served on a cheeseboard or with cold meats. With free printable labels!

Fig and honey tart with honey drizzle, alongside fresh figs. Text: "Fig and Honey Tart".

Fig and Honey Tart

Fig and Honey Tart with fresh figs and almond frangipane wrapped in buttery short pastry and drizzled with honey is the perfect sweet recipe for autumn or fall.

Chicken and Noodle Soup

Chicken and Noodle Soup

The ultimate bowl of comfort, everybody should know how to make an easy Chicken and Noodle Soup. I use chicken wings to give the soup loads of body and flavour.

French pot roast chicken recipe image with garlic, rosemary, and cooked chicken.

French Pot Roast Chicken

A heart-warming classic, French Pot Roast Chicken or 'Poulet au Pot' is a terrific recipe for beautifully juicy, tender chicken with flavoursome root vegetables and a rich gravy. As a bonus, it's all cooked in one pot so less washing up!

Hearty Classic Chicken Stew

Classic Chicken Stew

Rich, filling, and supremely comforting, my Classic Chicken Stew is the perfect winter warmer. This recipe feeds four people easily and any leftovers are delicious the next day.

German Plum Streusel Cake title card.

German Plum Streusel Cake

Plums pair beautifully with both cinnamon and ground almonds in this delicious German Plum Streusel Cake with cinnamon.