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Four Awesome Pork Marinades

4 Awesome Pork Chop Marinades

ByJay WadamsJun 14, 20236 min read
Pork chops four ways! With a simple marinade, the humble pork chop can travel around the globe. Spanish style Hot and Spicy Smoked Paprika, Japanese Teriyaki, French Honey Mustard or South American Salsa Verde. Get grilling!
Summer Roast Vegetable Salad

Summer Roast Vegetable Salad

ByJay WadamsJun 8, 20236 min read
Full of beautiful colour, Summer Roast Vegetable Salad is delicious as a meal by itself or for an outdoor barbecue. Make a big batch as it keeps for days!
Elderflower cordial is a delicious syrup made from the flowers of the elder tree with a delicate, sweet, floral scent. MAde with three ingredients.

Elderflower Cordial (with just 3 ingredients!)

ByJay WadamsMay 28, 20238 min read
Sweet, floral and so refreshing, my 3 Ingredient Elderflower Cordial recipe is simple to make. This delicious syrup is perfect for cool drinks on hot summer days.
Maple Glazed Chicken Thighs

Maple Glazed Chicken

ByJay WadamsMay 10, 20235 min read
Sweet and sticky, my Maple Glazed Chicken Traybake makes a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. With a combination of fresh orange, garlic, herbs and an irresistible maple mustard glaze, this recipe has big flavours with very little effort.
Union JAck Sponge CAke with berries and custard cream

Union Jack Sponge Cake (Coronation Cake)

ByJay WadamsMay 3, 20239 min read
My Union Jack Sponge Cake is the perfect cake to celebrate the Coronation! This gorgeous tray-bake is made from layers of light and fluffy sponge, rich custard cream and loads of fresh berries. Ideal for garden parties and feeding a crowd.
Coronation Quiche Title Card

King Charles’ Coronation Quiche

ByJay WadamsApr 30, 20239 min read
Made from a combination of spinach, beans and tarragon with a savoury custard in a light pastry case, this coronation quiche is simple to make at home and perfect for a light lunch with a crisp green salad.
Coronation Chicken recipe title card.

Coronation Chicken

ByJay WadamsApr 20, 20237 min read
A British classic that never goes out of style. Coronation Chicken is a delicious combination of poached chicken, creamy curry sauce and crunchy almonds. A meal fit for a queen (or king!)
Puff Pastry Mini Quiches

Puff Pastry Mini Quiches

ByJay WadamsApr 14, 20234 min read
Perfect for picnics, lunchboxes or even parties, Puff Pastry Mini Quiches are a fantastic way to make a few ingredients go a long way. Quick and simple to make, they are ready to eat in just half an hour. Yum!
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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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Italian Beef Cannelloni Recipe
Chicken and Farro Salad
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Beef Shank Osso Buco
Mediterranean meatball skewers with mixed vegetables on a white plate

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