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!


Roasted lamb dish with potatoes and tomatoes. Text: LAMB.
Assorted fish fillets on a platter, including smoked salmon. "FISH" text overlay.
Chicken Recipes Category Page.
Vegetarian Recipes Category.
Raw beef cubes on a white plate. The image includes the text "BEEF".
Pork tenderloin with chimichurri sauce. "PORK" text overlay.
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.


Nusszopf or German Braided Nut Bread title card.

German Braided Walnut Loaf 'Nußzopf'

A Nusszopf is a sweet braided bread and a classic German recipe. It is made from a light and fluffy sweet yeast dough, filled with sweetened nuts, braided into a loaf. So delicious!
Turkish Red Lentil Soup: Raw lentils and finished soup, tomatoes, lemon.

Turkish Red Lentil Soup

Turkish Red Lentil Soup or Mercimek Çorbası is one of Turkey's most popular soups. Warming, hearty, healthy and quick and easy to make. Perfect for a cool autumn or spring evening.
Christmas Pavlova Slice

Christmas Pavlova Slice

My Christmas Pavlova slice is a delicious combination of ight and airy meringue, piled high with juicy berries. The perfect Christmas dessert!
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Creamy Salmon Pasta Sauce

Salmon, white wine, cream and dill combine to make a restaurant-quality Creamy Salmon Pasta sauce. Made with pan-seared salmon, a touch of garlic and lemon bumps up the flavours in this easy weeknight dinner.
Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup Title Card.

Easy Creamy Mushroom Soup

As far as I am concerned, the best thing about the weather turning colder is all of the delicious comfort…

German Käse-Sahne Torte on a cake stand.

Käse-Sahne Torte (German Cream Cake)

Käse Sahne Torte, or German Cream and Cheese Cake, is one of Germany's best-kept secrets! Not to be confused with a Käsekuchen (cheesecake), a Käse-Sahne Torte is made from two layers of vanilla sponge, filled with a dreamy, creamy, lighter-than-air filling of Quark and cream with a hint of citrus. It is a true tea-time delight!

Looking for Dinner Inspiration?


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

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Juicy Maple Glazed Pork Chops
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Pork Dim Sum Dumplings Title Card.
Cashew Chicken Stir fry with bell peppers and basil.
Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken
Chicken and Farro Salad
Speck and Artichoke Risotto

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.

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!

Authentic German Apple Strudel

German Apple Strudel

With a tender, flaky crust, crisp apples, and rum-soaked raisins, my easy recipe for homemade apple strudel is sure to become one of your 'favourite things' too! Possible the most famous German dessert of all, strudel is perfect for fall baking with orchard fresh apples.

Spiced Hokkaido Pumpkin Soup

Spiced Hokkaido Pumpkin Soup

I love the thick and luscious texture of Spiced Hokkaido Pumpkin Soup. Teamed with warming spices and sprinkled with salty prosciutto and feta, this can be a meal in itself or the starter for a larger harvest feast.

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.

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!

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.

Tender and sweet, White Wine Poached Pears filled with creamy mascarpone are a light and fragrant dinner party classic dessert.

White Wine Poached Pears

Tender and sweet, White Wine Poached Pears filled with creamy mascarpone are a light and fragrant dinner party dessert.

Beef Shank Osso Buco

Beef Shank Osso Buco

Meltingly tender beef in a rich and tomatoey sauce, slow-cooked Beef Shank Osso Buco is pure Italian comfort food. Served with a bright and zesty blood orange gremolata and plenty of mashed potatoes, this is the ultimate meal when the weather turns cool.