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Cashew Chicken Stir fry with bell peppers and basil.

Cashew Chicken

ByJay WadamsNov 14, 20237 min read
My quick Cashew Chicken recipe is so easy to make and miles better than any takeout. With tender chicken thighs, colourful peppers and crunchy cashews in a delicious sauce, this family-friendly recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.
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Easy Homemade Marzipan

ByJay WadamsNov 13, 20235 min read
My Homemade Marzipan recipe is super easy and tastes miles better than store-bought. This eggless, no-bake recipe comes together in minutes with just three ingredients. Perfect for Christmas time, fruit cakes, cookies, marzipan candy and more.
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German Dominosteine Chocolates

ByJay WadamsNov 11, 20238 min read
Dominosteine are a traditional German Christmas praline made from layered gingerbread, fruit jelly and marzipan, all coated in a luscious layer of rich dark chocolate. These delicious treats are fun to make at home and are so tasty!
Chewy, creamy, perfect caramels with a delicate hint of honey, my recipe for Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels is super easy and dangerously addictive.

Soft Honey Vanilla Caramels

ByJay WadamsNov 9, 20237 min read
Lusciously soft, chewy and gently flavoured with a hint of honey, Honey Vanilla Caramels are pure pleasure. Homemade candy is easier to make than you might think!
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Traditional German Christmas Stollen

ByJay WadamsNov 8, 20237 min read
German Christmas Stollen is always a real treat during the holiday season. Made from an enriched yeast dough, loaded with rum-soaked fruit and candied peel, Stollen is delicious served with a cup of coffee or a warming mug of Glühwein.
Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

ByJay WadamsNov 2, 20237 min read
With perfect spirals of chocolate and vanilla, my melt-in-the-mouth Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies are as good to look at as they are to eat. Made from crumbly, buttery shortbread they make a perfect and beautiful Christmas gift, though they are delicious any time of year!
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

Pumpkin and Ginger Soup

ByJay WadamsOct 24, 20237 min read
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.
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Hasenpfeffer (German Rabbit Stew)

ByJay WadamsOct 23, 20237 min read
Nothing beats a rich and comforting stew when the weather turns cold outside. Hasenpfeffer, or German Rabbit Stew, is a deliciously flavoursome meal made from tender red wine marinated rabbit. Serve this traditional German dish with plenty of mashed potatoes and braised red cabbage. Guten Appetit!
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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


LOOKING FOR DINNER INSPIRATION?


Below are some of my most popular dinner recipes. Quick and easy with simple ingredients and big flavours.
Bavarian Pork Schnitzel
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.
Cashew Chicken Stir fry with bell peppers and basil.
Baked Honey Lime Chicken
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Pork and Shrimp Gyoza on a tray with spicy dipping sauce and fresh herbs. Title Card.

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