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Need dinner ideas? You're in the right place! This page is where you'll find all my go-to main dishes. Speedy weeknight dinners, slow cooked comfort food and more. From roasts to BBQ's and everything in between.

  • Perfectly tender, rosy roast beef is easier than you think! Slow Roast Beef where the beef is seared before roasting at a very low temperature produces juicy, delicious beef every time.
    Perfect Slow Roast Beef
  • Juicy, perfectly cooked pork tenderloin, wrapped in prosciutto, mushrooms and buttery puff pastry. This is truly the Perfect Pork Wellington, my dinner party secret weapon. Better yet, it is even easier to make than it looks!
    Perfect Pork Wellington
  • German Sauerbraten recipe card.
    Real German Sauerbraten
  • Tender, moist turkey breast filled with traditional stuffing and roasted to perfection. This delicious roast only cooks in under 2 hours, making it perfect for smaller celebrations.
    Stuffed Turkey Breast
  • Apricot Glazed Christmas Ham title card.
    Apricot Glazed Christmas Ham
  • Real Bavarian Roast Pork
    Bavarian Roast Pork - Krustenbraten
  • Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs
    Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs
  • Perfect Roast Goose title card.
    Traditional German Roast Goose
  • Baked Breaded Cod Recipe Title Card.
    Baked Breaded Cod
  • Hasenpfeffer Title Card.
    Hasenpfeffer (German Rabbit Stew)
  • Italian Beef Cannelloni Recipe
    Beef Cannelloni
  • French pot roast chicken recipe image with garlic, rosemary, and cooked chicken.
    French Pot Roast Chicken
  • Stifado Greek Beef Stew title card.
    Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
  • Authentic German Beef Rouladen title card.
    German Beef Rouladen (Rinderrouladen)
  • Cream Chicken Pie Title Card
    Creamy Chicken Pie
  • Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks title card.
    Sticky Orange Chicken Drumsticks
  • Summer Roast Vegetable Salad
    Summer Roast Vegetable Salad
  • Oktoberfest Roast Chicken
    Oktoberfest Roast Chicken
  • Pork stroganoff title card.
    Pork Stroganoff
  • Greek Lamb Shank in parchment paper with potatoes, olives, tomatoes and onions. Title card.
    Greek Lamb Shanks Kleftiko
  • Italian Pork and Fennel Ragu title card.
    Italian Pork and Fennel Ragu
  • Teriyaki Chicken with Rice
    Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
  • Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
    Roasted Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Sweet and Spicy Devilled Sausages
    Devilled Sausages
  • Prawn and Lemon Linguine
    Prawn and Lemon Linguine
  • Garlic Herb Crusted Chicken
    Garlic and Herb Crusted Chicken Breast
  • German Braised Red Cabbage title card.
    German Braised Red Cabbage (Blaukraut)
  • Zigeuner Schnitzel or Gypsy Schnitzel on a plate served with french fries and a glass of beer
    Zigeuner Schnitzel
  • Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs
    Maple Glazed Chicken
  • If you’ve ever travelled to Hungary you are sure to have eaten plenty of this famous dish. Similar to goulash, Hungarian Pork Stew or Pörkölt is thick and hearty with a rich tomatoey sauce, perfect as a winter warmer.
    Hungarian Pork Stew - Pörkölt
  • Turkish Red Lentil Soup: Raw lentils and finished soup, tomatoes, lemon.
    Turkish Red Lentil Soup
  • Roast Sausages and Fennel
    Roast Sausages and Fennel
  • Full of punchy, invigorating flavours and loads of fresh veg, Ginger Beef Stir Fry is made in minutes and tastes incredible. Get all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking and you’ll have dinner ready in a flash.
    Ginger Beef Stir Fry
  • Chicken and Farro Salad
    Chicken and Farro Salad
  • Country-style Farmhouse Rabbit Stew is a rich and warming casserole filled with classic flavours. If you like, ask your butcher to joint the rabbit for you.
    Farmhouse Rabbit Stew
  • Herby Brown Butter Ravioli
    Brown Butter Ravioli
  • Oysters with Shallot Vinaigrette Mignonette
    Fresh Oysters with Shallot Vinaigrette (Mignonette)
  • Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken recipe
    Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken
  • Easy Thai Beef Salad Recipe Card.
    Easy Thai Beef Salad
  • Pork Medallions and Peppers
    Pork Medallions and Peppers
  • Beef Shank Osso Buco
    Beef Shank Osso Buco
  • Restaurant style dragon chicken with bell peppers and onions.
    Restaurant Style Dragon Chicken
  • Flammkuchen German Pizza
    Flammkuchen (German Pizza)
  • Honey and Ginger Chicken
    Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
  • Mediterranean meatball skewers with mixed vegetables on a white plate
    Mediterranean Beef Meatball Skewers
  • A picture of Imam Bayildi, roast Turkish eggplants stuffed with tomatoes and onions in a white bowl
    Imam Bayildi
  • Perfect for finger food or parties, Quick Thai Fish Cakes are packed with flavour and super quick to make. Served with a spicy, crunchy dipping sauce, these delicious morsels always disappear in a flash!
    Quick Thai Fish Cakes
  • Quinoa and Lentil Salad with feta and fresh herbs.
    Quinoa and Lentil Salad with Feta and Herbs
  • 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!
    Salsa Verde Pork Tenderloin
  • Turkey Stroganoff Title Card.
    Turkey Stroganoff
  • Pumpkin and ginger soup image with fresh pumpkins and a bowl of creamy soup garnished with seeds and cream.
    Pumpkin and Ginger Soup
  • Raw fish and smoked fish next to a baked creamy smoked fish pie. Text overlay: "Creamy Smoked Fish Pie.
    Creamy Smoked Fish Pie
  • Spanish Chicken Soup: Bowl of soup with peppers and olives; sliced red and yellow peppers.
    Spanish Chicken Soup
  • Spicy Chicken Burgers serves with homemade coleslaw and fresh corn
    Spicy Chicken Burgers
  • Pork and cider stew image: Fresh sage and a bowl of hearty stew.
    Pork and Cider Stew
  • Chilli Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
  • A classic of the Italian kitchen; Linguine Alle Vongole with fresh clams, sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic and olive oil will never go out of fashion. Perfect for long, Italian style lunches, or a romantic dinner for two. Bon Appetit!
    Linguine Alle Vongole
  • Feta and Pesto Stuffed Chicken
    Feta and Pesto Chicken (with video!)
  • Homemade Chicken Banh Mi Vietnamese roll
    Vietnamese Chicken Roll - Bánh Mì
  • One Pan Chicken and Orzo title card.
    One Pan Chicken and Orzo
  • Herb Crusted Roast Lamb Title Card
    Herb Crusted Roast Lamb
  • With Halloween just around the corner, who could resist these spookily delicious Jack o’ Lantern Peppers filled with rich and spicy chilli beef?
    Stuffed Jack o' Lantern Peppers
  • Mushrooms with creamy polenta. Text: Mushrooms with creamy polenta.
    Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Polenta
  • Chilli Lime Fish Tacos
    Chili Lime Fish Tacos
  • Greek Lamb Salad with roasted Potatoes title card.
    Greek Lamb Salad with Roasted Potatoes
  • Chicken Wonton Soup Title Card.
    Easy Chicken Wonton Soup
  • Hearty Classic Chicken Stew
    Classic Chicken Stew
  • Real Bavarian Pork Schnitzel Title Card
    Bavarian Pork Schnitzel
  • Beef and Lentil Cottage Pies
    Beef and Lentil Cottage Pies
  • One Pan Chicken Biryani
    One Pan Chicken Biryani
  • Italian Eggplant Caponata in a cooking dish.
    Sicilian Caponata (Italian Eggplant Stew)
  • Lime and Thyme Chicken
    Lime and Thyme Chicken
  • Königsberger Klopse: German meatballs in creamy caper sauce, served with potatoes and green beans.
    Königsberger Klopse (German Meatballs in Creamy Caper Sauce)
  • Salmon en Croûte Title Card.
    Salmon en Croûte (Salmon Wellington)
  • Oven Roasted Chicken Marbella
    Chicken Marbella
  • Soft Boiled Scotch Eggs
    Soft Boiled Scotch Eggs
  • how to debone chicken thighs
    How to Debone Chicken Thighs (with video!) 
  • Baked Honey Lime Chicken
    Honey Lime Chicken
  • Hazelnut crusted salmon title card.
    Hazelnut Crusted Salmon (with Honey Dijon Glaze)
  • Kol Böreği Spiral Börek
    Kol Böreği - Spiral Börek
  • Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf
    Chicken and Chickpea Pilaf
  • Creamy Mushroom Pork Steaks
    Creamy Mushroom Pork Steaks
  • Vietnamese Prawn Spring Rolls
    Vietnamese Prawn Spring Rolls
  • Chicken Parmigiana Australian style
    Chicken Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan)
  • Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon and Sage title card.
    Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon and Sage
  • Braised Chicken and Beans
    Braised Chicken and Beans
  • Warm Potato Salad with Roasted Salmon Title Card.
    Warm Potato Salad with Roasted Salmon
  • Earl Grey Smoked Salmon: Tea leaves and cooked salmon fillet.
    Earl Grey Smoked Salmon
  • Easy Baked Beef Empanadas
    Easy Baked Beef Empanadas
  • Creamy Mushroom Pork Medallions
    Creamy Mushroom Pork Medallions
  • Spicy, fragrant and bursting with flavour, Asian inspired Pork Meatball Soup with noodles will chase away the winter blues. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is ideal for a weeknight dinner.
    Pork Meatball Soup
  • Portobello Mushroom Burgers with salad and pickled red onions on a plate.
    Portobello Mushroom Burgers
  • Easy Chicken Lo Mein Noodles 1
    Easy Chicken Lo Mein
  • Beetroot and Feta Pasta
    Beetroot and Feta Pasta
  • A picture of a classic Italian Lasagne al forno served with fresh green salad and a glass of white wine
    Lasagna al Forno
  • Lemon and Caper Salmon Recipe title card.
    Lemon and Caper Salmon
  • The best oktoberfest recipes title card showing Oktoberfest roast Chicken and Bavarian pretzels.
    The Best Oktoberfest Recipes
  • Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs
    Turkish Chicken Shish Kebabs
  • Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
    Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
  • Moussaka Greek Eggplant Casserole
    Moussaka Greek Eggplant Casserole
  • Steak and Salsa Salad
    Spicy Steak and Salsa Salad
  • Roasted butternut squash risotto: cubed squash in pan, finished dish on plate. Text: "Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
    Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
  • Fresh Home Made Pasta
    Fresh Homemade Pasta
  • Pork tenderloin with pineapple salsa featuring fresh ingredients and a delicious plated meal.
    Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
  • Coronation Chicken recipe title card.
    Coronation Chicken
  • Easy Pork Stir Fry Recipe Title Card
    Easy Pork Stir Fry
  • Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies
    Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pies
  • Italian Sausages and Lentils
    Italian Sausages and Lentils
  • Tomato basil baked fish recipe, featuring a delicious dish with white fish, spicy tomato sauce, and fresh basil.
    Baked White Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce
  • Lemon and caper chicken piccata ingredients and plated dish.
    Lemon and Caper Chicken Piccata
  • Cashew Chicken Stir fry with bell peppers and basil.
    Cashew Chicken
  • Soft Burger Buns are so easy to make at home and are miles better than store-bought. Try this fool-proof recipe a try and give your burgers the buns they deserve!
    Super Soft Burger Buns
  • Packed with roasted peppers, tangy feta, fresh herbs and chewy orzo, this bright and beautiful pasta salad is a summer favourite. Orzo and Roast Pepper Salad gets better as the days go by, so make a big batch to take you through the week!
    Orzo and Roast Pepper Salad
  • Juicy duck breast served with a sweet and sour pomegranate sauce. Seared Duck with Pomegranate is a delicious meal for two or perfect for a dinner party. Serve with jewelled couscous for a showstopper dinner.
    Seared Duck with Pomegranate
  • Herby Tomato Salsa Chicken Title Card.
    Herby Tomato Salsa Chicken
  • Speck and Artichoke Risotto
    Speck and Artichoke Risotto
  • Spicy Tomato and Garlic Mussels
    Spicy Tomato Garlic Mussels
  • Garlic Herb Roast Pork
    Garlic Herb Roast Pork
  • Kaiserschmarrn Emperor's Mess
    Kaiserschmarrn or 'Emperor's Mess'
  • Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe Title Card.
    Creamy Salmon Pasta Sauce
  • Asparagus and bacon quiche, both whole and sliced, garnished with peas and herbs.
    Asparagus and Bacon Quiche
  • Chicken mango barley salad, featuring fresh mango and ingredients.
    Chicken Mango Barley Salad
  • Baked Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Title Card.
    Baked Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
  • Fresh salmon fish cakes recipe title card.
    Easy Salmon Cakes (with fresh salmon!)
  • Four Awesome Pork Marinades
    4 Awesome Pork Chop Marinades
  • Easy Sweet Corn Fritters
    Easy Sweetcorn Fritters
  • Spicy Pork and Bacon Burgers
    Spicy Pork and Bacon Burgers
  • Baked Fish En Papillote
    Baked Fish En Papillote
  • An easy-breezy dinner for springtime, Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts are simple to prepare but look and taste fabulous. This is a brilliant recipe for an easy dinner party or Easter lunch.
    Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts 
  • Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
    Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
  • Easy Spicy Beef Enchiladas
    Easy Spicy Beef Enchiladas
  • Thai Massaman Beef Curry
    Thai Massaman Beef Curry
  • My all-time favourite veggie dish, my friend Sabine’s Pumpkin Seed Lasagne is so rich and satisfying even meat-eaters love it! Filled with healthy and delicious seeds this is the ideal dish to serve for your next vegetarian meal.
    Pumpkin Seed Lasagna
  • Italian sausage stuffed zucchini boats with melted cheese and tomato sauce, garnished with basil.
    Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
  • Tasty Chickpea Burgers
    Tasty Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers
  • Pork and Ginger Stir Fry
    Pork and Ginger Stir Fry
  • Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells
    Giant Stuffed Pasta Shells
  • Home Made Tortelli Pasta
    Homemade Tortelli Pasta
  • Spicy Prawn Cocktail Salad
    Spicy Shrimp Cocktail Salad
  • Easy Baked Meatballs Title Card.
    Easy Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
  • Spicy Mexican Tortilla Lasagne
    Spicy Mexican Tortilla Lasagne
  • Juicy, tender Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers coated in a spicy peanut sauce are perfect for summer. Serve with a fresh, spicy salad and basmati rice.
    Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers
  • Asparagus and Lemon Risotto
    Asparagus and Lemon Risotto
  • Zucchini and Feta Pizza
    Zucchini and Feta Pizza
  • Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise
    Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise
  • Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken
    Spicy Cashew Nut Chicken
  • Homemade Chicken Pad Thai
    Homemade Chicken Pad Thai
  • Creamy Fragrant Chicken Korma
    Creamy Fragrant Chicken Korma
  • Rich, hearty and seriously tasty, Black Bean Veggie Burgers are so flavoursome and so good. Packed full of goodness with beans, oats, walnuts and sunflower seeds, these burgers are a real crowd-pleaser.
    Black Bean Veggie Burgers
  • Herby Spiced Cauliflower Cous Cous
    Herby Spiced Cauliflower Couscous
Jay Wadams - Cook, Author and Photographer. Owner daysofjay.com

Hi, I'm Jay. I'm a cook, author, photographer, and world traveller. I am passionate about simple, tasty food, and I love sharing my recipes and thoughts on food and cooking here with you!

I'm the proud author of three cookbooks and recently graduated with a diploma in Gastronomy and Nutrition from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in London! 

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