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Lola Jay, YUM! Quick & Easy Recipes

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Here you will find quick and easy recipes from around the world, but my heart—and taste buds—belong to Mediterranean cuisine. The region’s fresh, bold flavors inspire many of my dishes, though you’ll find plenty of variety here!

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Most Popular Recipes

These recipes are getting lots of love! We hope you enjoy them as well.

  • Grilled kebabs on a platter with fresh salad and roasted tomatoes, garnished with herbs. Perfect for a Mediterranean feast.
    Sheet Pan Chicken Kebabs in the Oven
  • Loaded potato nachos with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro in a white bowl. Perfect party snack.
    Loaded Taco Potato Bowl
  • Grilled fish fillet topped with cherry tomatoes and herbs, drizzled with sauce on a ceramic plate.
    15-Minute Baked Tilapia & Cherry Tomatoes
  • Bowl of Asian noodles topped with ground meat, carrots, and green onions for a flavorful dish.
    Ground Beef Vermicelli Bowl
  • Baked fish fillets with olives, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a white dish, garnished with green and black olives.
    One-Pan Mediterranean Cod
  • Creamy mac and cheese with gooey cheddar and pasta on a spoon, showing rich and cheesy texture.
    Tini's Mac & Cheese: The Viral Tiktok Recipe
  • Grilled chicken with yellow rice, creamy sauce, and fresh cucumber-tomato salad on a white plate.
    One-Pot Chicken Shawarma Rice
  • Slice of no bake mascarpone pistachio cheesecake on black plate, garnished with crushed pistachios, on a cake stand.
    No-Bake Mascarpone Pistachio Cheesecake

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  • Mediterranean
  • Pasta
  • American
  • Asian

30 Minute Meals

Delicious, time-saving recipes ready in 30 minutes or less—perfect for fast-paced days without sacrificing taste.

  • Grilled salmon with herbs and citrus slices on a plate, garnished with rosemary, perfect for a healthy meal.
    Mediterranean Orange Salmon with Citrus-Olive Gremolata
  • Skillet of shakshuka with poached eggs, tomatoes, feta cheese, and herbs. Savory Mediterranean breakfast dish.
    Shakshuka
  • Healthy chicken couscous bowl with cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and feta cheese.
    Za’atar Chicken Couscous Bowl (Ladolemono Dressing)
  • mediterranean hummus bowl with boiled eggs, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and sprouts on a white plate.
    Mediterranean Hummus Bowl
See more 30 Minute Meals →

Mediterranean Recipes

Discover vibrant, flavor-packed Mediterranean recipes made with fresh ingredients, bold spices, and simple, wholesome flavors.

  • Fresh salad with tuna, arugula, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow peppers, and fennel in a white bowl.
    Tuna and Rice Salad Bowl
  • Chicken romesco pasta in a beige plate.
    Crispy Chicken Romesco with Pasta
  • Grilled fish topped with tomato sauce, garnished with peppers and herbs on a white plate.
    Branzino al Forno (Baked Sea Bass)
  • Creamy Veggie Pasta with cherry tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, olives, and lemon on a white plate; Mediterranean dish.
    Creamy Veggie Pasta
See more Mediterranean →

One Pot Recipes

Delicious meals that come together in one pot / pan! Why Clean up if you don't have to!

  • Creamy hummus topped with fresh diced tomatoes and cilantro in a rustic bowl.
    Ful Mudammas
  • Creamy prawn and chorizo pasta.
    Creamy Prawn and Chorizo Pasta
  • Pan of vibrant paella with saffron rice, peas, chorizo, chicken, red peppers, and lemon wedges.
    Chicken & Chorizo Risotto
  • Roasted chicken with lemon, olives, and spices in a black skillet for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
    Poulet Yassa - Senegalese Chicken Stew
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Woman smiling with bowl of hearty lasagna soup, wearing black and white striped shirt.

About Lola

Just your not so average girl next door who loves all things food. I was born in Paris, France to a tribe of women who love to cook and bake! I bring you quick and easy recipes from all over the world, but my heart (and taste buds) belong to Mediterranean cuisine. As a mom and stepmom to four kids, quick and delicious is my goal!

Learn more about me →

Recent Recipes

Fresh recipes from my kitchen to yours!

  • Stack of banana oatmeal pancakes with syrup, raspberries, and blueberries on a plate.
    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Hand holding a slice of flatbread pizza with tomatoes, peppers, greens, and creamy sauce.
    Shawarma Pizza
  • Green pistachio pesto sauce in a glass jar on a wooden board with peanuts and a spoon nearby.
    Pistachio Pesto Pasta
  • Lemon cheesecake slice with whipped cream and mint garnish on a brown plate. Perfect dessert for lemon lovers.
    No-Bake Mascarpone Lemon Cheesecake

Recently Updated Recipes

  • Colorful Mediterranean orzo salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and parsley in a bowl.
    Mediterranean Orzo
  • Grilled salmon fillet seasoned with herbs and spices, served on a plate with lemon slices.
    Crispy Salmon with Basil Butter Sauce
  • Grilled salmon with rice and broccoli, garnished with lemon for a fresh, healthy meal option.
    Honey & Orange Garlic Glazed Salmon
  • Pan-seared salmon with lemon slices on creamy orzo pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.
    One-Pot Lemon Garlic Salmon Orzo
Smiling woman holding a delicious sandwich with fresh ingredients.

Hi, I'm Lola

Just your not so average girl next door who loves all things food. I was born in Paris, France to a tribe of women who love to cook and bake! I bring you quick and easy recipes from all over the world, but my heart (and taste buds) belong to Mediterranean cuisine. As a mom and stepmom to four kids, quick and delicious is my goal!

More about me

Popular

  • healthy orange chicken topped with sesame seeds and green onions, served with rice and sauce.
    Healthy Orange Chicken
  • Loaded potato nachos with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and cilantro in a white bowl. Perfect party snack.
    Loaded Taco Potato Bowl
  • Delicious taco salad in a crispy tortilla bowl with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, served on a white plate.
    Taco Salad with Ground Beef
  • Baked fish fillets with olives, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a white dish, garnished with green and black olives.
    One-Pan Mediterranean Cod

Mediterranean

  • Freshly baked spinach pie with crispy phyllo layers, served on a platter with a slice lifted and vibrant floral backdrop.
    Mediterranean Spinach Pie with Puff Pasty
  • Grilled shrimp skewers with cherry tomatoes on a decorative plate, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
    Grilled Shrimp with Basil Lemon Sauce
  • Creamy pumpkin soup in a white bowl, garnished with parsley and spices, served with bread on a rustic table.
    Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
  • Roast chicken thighs with potatoes and herbs on creamy mashed potatoes. Delicious, comforting meal served in a white dish.
    Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes over Whipped Feta

New Recipes

  • Close-up of cheesy lasagna slice with layers of pasta, meat, and rich creamy sauce. Perfect comfort food.
    Cheesy Hamburger & Potato Casserole
  • Close-up of creamy macaroni and beef casserole with cheese sauce, perfectly cooked and ready to serve.
    Cheesy Beef & Elbow Pasta: Homemade Hamburger Helper
  • Pan-seared chicken thighs with creamy mushroom sauce in a skillet, garnished with herbs for a savory meal.
    One-Pot Baked Chicken & Gravy
  • Pan-seared salmon in creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for a gourmet meal.
    Creamy Tuscan Salmon

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