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Lola Jay, YUM! Quick & Easy Recipes

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Welcome to Lola Jay, YUM!

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
  • Stack of banana oatmeal pancakes with syrup, raspberries, and blueberries on a plate.
    Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Grilled fish fillet topped with cherry tomatoes and herbs, drizzled with sauce on a ceramic plate.
    15-Minute Baked Tilapia & Cherry Tomatoes
  • Creamy pumpkin soup in a white bowl, garnished with parsley and spices, served with bread on a rustic table.
    Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)
  • Baked fish fillets with olives, cherry tomatoes, and herbs in a white dish, garnished with green and black olives.
    One-Pan Mediterranean Cod
  • Grilled shrimp skewers on basil sauce served on a white plate, garnished with fresh herbs.
    Grilled Shrimp with Basil Lemon Sauce
  • Grilled fish topped with tomato sauce, garnished with peppers and herbs on a white plate.
    Branzino al Forno (Baked Sea Bass)
  • Creamy pasta alla Salmone topped with fresh parsley.
    Pasta alla Salmone

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30 Minute Meals

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

  • Lebanese chicken pizza with tomato slices, arugula, and white sauce drizzle on a wooden board.
    Lebanese Chicken Pizza
  • Close-up of fluffy rice served on a spoon, showcasing texture and mild color.
    Lebanese Vermicelli Rice
  • Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce over some whole wheat spaghetti with freshly grated cheese and basil.
    Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce
  • Bowl of Creamy Calabrian Tuna Pasta with green olives, parsley, and chicken on a wooden table. Lemon slice in the background.
    Creamy Calabrian Chili Tuna Pasta
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Mediterranean Recipes

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

  • Roasted Harissa Maple Carrots, chopped pistachios and herbs on creamy sauce in a dark dish.
    Harissa & Maple Roasted Carrots
  • Grilled chicken with yogurt sauce, yellow rice, tomato slices, and a lemon wedge in a black bowl.
    Mediterranean Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice
  • Close-up of Greek Chicken Orzo Bake on creamy orzo pasta with fresh parsley.
    Greek Chicken Orzo Bake
  • Bowl of Mediterranean bean stew with kidney beans, vegetables, and parsley garnish, topped with a dollop of sour cream.
    Mediterranean Bean Stew
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One Pot Recipes

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

  • Cheesy pasta shells with meatball and tomato sauce in a spoon.
    Baked Meatballs and Pasta
  • Grilled chicken with herbs on rice in a skillet, garnished with lemon slices and fresh greens.
    Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta
  • Risotto agli Asparagi (Asparagus Risotto) topped with fresh herbs served in a white bowl.
    Risotto agli Asparagi (Asparagus Risotto)
  • Skillet of shakshuka with poached eggs, tomatoes, feta cheese, and herbs. Savory Mediterranean breakfast dish.
    Shakshuka
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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!

  • Crispy goat cheese salad with arugula, pecans, pomegranate seeds, and roasted sweet potato slices.
    Crispy Goat Cheese Salad with Maple Pecans
  • Cheesy chicken with caramelized onions, mashed potatoes, and green beans on a black plate.
    French Onion Soup Chicken
  • Moroccan lemon chicken and olives served on fluffy couscous, garnished with herbs, on a white plate.
    Moroccan Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
  • Creamy green soup garnished with herbs and a swirl of cream in a black bowl on a wooden table.
    Sheet Pan Broccoli Zucchini Soup

Recently Updated Recipes

  • 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
  • Hearty Greek feta chicken meatballs and roasted potatoes garnished in a bowl.
    Greek Chicken Feta Meatballs with Roasted Lemon Potatoes
  • Bowl of orzo with seasoned shrimp, garnished with lemon slices and parsley.
    Shrimp Scampi Orzo
  • Hand holding a slice of flatbread pizza with tomatoes, peppers, greens, and creamy sauce.
    Shawarma Pizza
Smiling woman holding a large sandwich with layers of meat and lettuce.

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

  • Delicious roasted sausage, peppers, and potatoes and herbs in a serving dish.
    Sheet-Pan Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes
  • 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
  • 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

New Recipes

  • Creamy tomato soup garnished with basil in a black bowl, accompanied by bread slices.
    Roasted Cherry & Heirloom Tomato Soup
  • Garlic yogurt marinated chicken kebab over rice topped with creamy sauce and herbs in a bowl.
    Garlic Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs
  • Creamy hummus topped with fresh diced tomatoes and cilantro in a rustic bowl.
    Ful Mudammas
  • Fresh salad with tuna, arugula, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow peppers, and fennel in a white bowl.
    Tuna and Rice Salad Bowl

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