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Welcome to Lola Jay, YUM!


This is your go-to spot for Mediterranean-inspired home cooking, full of vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and recipes that actually work for busy days. Think simple techniques, big flavor, and meals you’ll want to make again and again.

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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.

  • Bowl of stuffed pepper soup with rice, ground meat, diced vegetables, and fresh parsley on top.
    Stuffed Pepper Soup
  • Lemon chicken orzo soup with carrots, lemon, and parsley garnish in a white bowl on a beige cloth.
    Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup
  • Pan-seared cauliflower steaks on hummus, garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
    Pan-Seared Cauliflower Steak
  • Mediterranean chicken and peppers in a bowl.
    Mediterranean Chicken and Peppers
See more 30 Minute Meals →

Mediterranean Recipes

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

  • Pita sandwich with meatballs, lettuce, tomato, onion, drizzled with sauce, with a small dish of extra sauce.
    Spiced Lamb Meatballs
  • Creamy garlic hummus in blue bowl with olive oil and parsley garnish, spoon scooping, pita and parsley in background.
    Creamy Garlic Hummus
  • Crispy tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, olives, and melted cheese in a folded tortilla shell.
    Greek Inspired Crispy Chicken Tacos
  • Focaccia muffins topped with rosemary in a bowl.
    No-Knead Focaccia Muffins with Roasted Garlic
See more Mediterranean →

One Pot Recipes

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

  • Grilled chicken with yogurt sauce, yellow rice, tomato slices, and a lemon wedge in a black bowl.
    Mediterranean Baked Chicken Thighs and Rice
  • Cheesy pasta shells with meatball and tomato sauce in a spoon.
    Baked Meatballs and Pasta
  • 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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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!

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Recent Recipes

Fresh recipes from my kitchen to yours!

  • Crispy Mediterranean baked wings on a wooden platter with garnish and crinkle-cut fries in the background.
    Mediterranean Baked Wings
  • Baked chicken caesar sandwich with lettuce on a fresh baguette, close-up view.
    Baked Chicken Caesar Sandwich
  • Sheet pan eggs with spinach and tomatoes in a square pan, partially sliced, metal spatula on the side.
    Sheet Pan Eggs Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Mediterranean spatchcock chicken with crispy skin served with carrots and potatoes in a cast iron skillet.
    Mediterranean Spatchcock Chicken

Recently Updated Recipes

  • Grilled chicken and rice garnished with lemon slices and parsley in a skillet.
    Lemon Garlic Chicken & Rice Pilaf
  • Lemon Salmon Orzo pasta garnished with lemon slice and parsley in a black bowl.
    Lemon Salmon Orzo Pasta
  • Creamy green soup garnished with herbs and a swirl of cream in a black bowl on a wooden table.
    Sheet Pan Broccoli Zucchini Soup
  • Creamy gnocchi soup with sausage, fresh basil, and cheese in a white bowl on a wooden table.
    Creamy Gnocchi & Italian Chicken Sausage Soup
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

  • Bowl of savory Chicken chorizo and stuffing casserole with herbs and cranberries.
    Chicken Chorizo and Stuffing Casserole
  • Roasted Harissa Maple Carrots, chopped pistachios and herbs on creamy sauce in a dark dish.
    Harissa & Maple Roasted Carrots
  • Lebanese chicken pizza with tomato slices, arugula, and white sauce drizzle on a wooden board.
    Lebanese Chicken Pizza
  • Moroccan lemon chicken and olives served on fluffy couscous, garnished with herbs, on a white plate.
    Moroccan Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

New Recipes

  • Slice of apple pie baklava on a plate, topped with crushed pistachios and flaky pastry layers.
    Apple Pie Baklava
  • Viral doner kebab with grilled chicken, bell peppers, and lettuce on a plate with roasted peppers.
    Viral Doner Kebab
  • 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

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