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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.

  • healthy orange chicken topped with sesame seeds and green onions, served with rice and sauce.
    Healthy Orange Chicken
  • Loaded potato wedges topped with ground beef, sour cream, guacamole, and diced tomatoes in a black bowl.
    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
  • 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
  • Close-up of cheesy pasta topped with fresh parsley on a black plate, highlighting melted cheese detail.
    Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
  • Bowl of Asian noodles topped with ground meat, carrots, and green onions for a flavorful dish.
    Ground Beef Vermicelli Bowl
  • Creamy shrimp pasta topped with Parmesan and parsley on a white plate, perfect for a delicious Italian dinner.
    Pink Sauce Pasta with Shrimp

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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.

  • 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
  • Fresh salad with tuna, arugula, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow peppers, and fennel in a white bowl.
    Tuna and Rice Salad Bowl
  • Grilled fish topped with tomato sauce, garnished with peppers and herbs on a white plate.
    Branzino al Forno (Baked Sea Bass)
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Mediterranean Recipes

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

  • Chicken romesco pasta in a beige plate.
    Crispy Chicken Romesco with Pasta
  • Creamy Veggie Pasta with cherry tomatoes, spinach, feta cheese, olives, and lemon on a white plate; Mediterranean dish.
    Creamy Veggie Pasta
  • 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
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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!

  • Roasted chicken with lemon, olives, and spices in a black skillet for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
    Poulet Yassa - Senegalese Chicken Stew
  • Colorful Mediterranean orzo salad with cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and parsley in a bowl.
    Mediterranean Orzo
  • 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
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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!

  • Hand holding a slice of flatbread pizza with tomatoes, peppers, greens, and creamy sauce.
    Shawarma Pizza
  • Slice of no bake mascarpone pistachio cheesecake on black plate, garnished with crushed pistachios, on a cake stand.
    No-Bake Mascarpone Pistachio Cheesecake
  • 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

  • Close-up of a delicious sandwich with ham, arugula, and creamy cheese on fresh, crusty bread. Perfect lunch option.
    Easy No-Knead Focaccia
  • Crispy chicken breast with creamy sauce garnished with fresh dill on a white plate. Perfect for a gourmet meal.
    Chicken with Lemon Cream Sauce (Beurre Blanc)
  • Delicious Asian noodles with seasoned beef, scallions, and sesame seeds, served in a white bowl with chopsticks.
    Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles with Ground Beef
  • Shrimp poke bowl with rice, edamame, carrots, and cucumbers, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
    Shrimp Poke Bowl
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 wedges topped with ground beef, sour cream, guacamole, and diced tomatoes in a black bowl.
    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
  • Pan-seared salmon in creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and spinach. Perfect for a gourmet meal.
    Creamy Tuscan Salmon
  • Grilled fish fillet topped with cherry tomatoes and herbs, drizzled with sauce on a ceramic plate.
    15-Minute Baked Tilapia & Cherry Tomatoes
  • Sizzling beef fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions in a black skillet, perfect for a flavorful Tex-Mex meal.
    Easy 15-Minute Beef Fajitas

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