THE LATEST RECIPES FROM MY KITCHEN

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Easy Thai Beef Salad

ByJay WadamsJan 10, 20247 min read
The ULTIMATE salad! My easy Thai Beef Salad recipe is packed with flavour. With juicy beef steak, fresh vegetables & fragrant herbs, the sweet & spicy Thai dressing is the secret ingredient in this mouthwatering dish.
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Traditional German Roast Goose

ByJay WadamsDec 24, 202310 min read
Beautifully bronzed Roast Goose is one of the most impressive festive meals. The dark and succulent meat is wonderful served with a rich gravy, red cabbage and potato dumplings, ideal for family celebrations like Christmas dinner. Brining the goose ensures that the meat is perfectly juicy and seasoned. Yum!
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Salmon en Croûte (Salmon Wellington)

ByJay WadamsDec 21, 20237 min read
Salmon en Croûte or Salmon Wellington is a simple and elegant dinner, made from fresh salmon fillets with a creamy herb and horseradish sauce all wrapped in buttery puff pastry. You can prepare this meal in advance, so it’s great for dinner parties or for a special occasion.
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Eierlikör Linzer Cookies

ByJay WadamsDec 17, 20236 min read
These perfectly crumbly Eierlikör Linzer Cookies are filled with Advocaat spiked pastry cream. They make a delicious addition to your Christmas baking, especially served with a big mug of eggnog or Glühwein!
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Candied Orange Peel

ByJay WadamsDec 15, 20237 min read
Candied Orange Peel makes a great gift (especially when coated in lashings of dark chocolate). It’s easy to make at home and a great way to turn orange peel (which would usually be tossed out), into a tasty candy.
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Classic British Christmas Cake

ByJay WadamsDec 14, 202310 min read
Even though I grew up on the other side of the world in New Zealand, it wouldn’t be Christmas Day without a Classic British Christmas Cake. This dense and sweet cake, packed with dried fruit, spices and plenty of brandy is an absolute must for the festive season and is something I look forward to every year.
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Hi! I’m Jay

Jay Wadams cook and photographer.

Welcome to Days of Jay!

I’m a cookbook author and food photographer, and Days of Jay is my website where I share easy, delicious recipes that you can cook at home.

My recipes are packed with loads of photos and useful tips and tricks to help you as you cook. These recipes 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!

Raspberry and Almond Cake
Devilled Sausages
New Zealand Peanut Brownies
Tasty Vegetarian Chickpea Burgers
French Vanilla Custard Tart


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Below are some of my most popular dinner recipes. Quick and easy with simple ingredients and big flavours.
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Baked Honey Lime Chicken
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Mediterranean meatball skewers with mixed vegetables on a white plate
Summer Roast Vegetable Salad

My FAvourite German Cake REcipes

While people often associate Germany with pretzels and beer, it’s really all about coffee and cake!

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Easy German Cake Recipes