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Just Maika Cooking

I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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New Recipe Just Posted! 3 MIN READ RECIPES SHOP ABOUT YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Don't Miss Out Sweet Spicy Sticky Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Asian Recipes Hey Reader, I hope you're doing well! Are you ready for the week ahead? I promise to keep this email short, just like a quick chat between us. This week has been a bit of a challenge for me—I've been feeling super tired and trying to take it easy. You know, sometimes it's okay to slow down...

New Recipe Just Posted! 8 MIN READ RECIPES SHOP ABOUT YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Don't Miss Out Hot Honey Lemon Chicken Skewers with Asparagus Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Chicken Recipes Hey Reader! I hope you’re doing well! How was your day today? And what did you have for dinner last night? If there’s anything I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m always here for you! I wanted to let you know that I’ll be coming up with a series of giveaways...

New Recipe Just Posted! 5 MIN READ RECIPES SHOP ABOUT YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Don't Miss Out Chicken Stir-Fry in Hoisin Sauce Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Stir Fry Recipes Hey Reader! I’m excited to share that I’ve just updated the Chicken Stir-Fry in Hoisin Sauce recipe on the blog! This refreshed version includes detailed steps on how to prepare the dish, gluten-free substitutions, and tips for making it vegetarian, which is perfect for creating a quick, flavorful meal...

New Recipe Just Posted! 4 MIN READ RECIPES SHOP ABOUT YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM Don't Miss Out Air Fryer Branzino with Lemon Potatoes and Vegetables Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Seafood Recipes Reader! I hope you're doing well and enjoying your time in the kitchen! I wanted to share some exciting news with you—I've updated the Air Fryer Branzino with Lemon Potatoes and Vegetables post on the blog. Don't worry; the recipe itself hasn't changed, but I've added some valuable...

close up of shredded carrot salad with harissa, seasoning, fresh chopped parsley and sunflower seeds.

New Recipe Just Posted! 4 MIN READ RECIPES SHOP ABOUT YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Harissa Carrot Salad Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Side Dish Recipes Hey Reader, I’m excited to share that I’ve just updated one of our most popular recipes, the Spicy Moroccan-Inspired Harissa Carrot Salad! This recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for adding a spicy twist to your meals. If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the...

Close-up of the Haitian-style spaghetti with shrimp and creole sauce in a wide-rim pasta bowl.

New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta Get Recipe What Are Your Thoughts? Rate This Recipe More Seafood Recipes Hey Reader! I’m thrilled to share my latest recipe with you—Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta! It’s the perfect way to close out our summer series. While all good things must come to an end, I'm already busy testing new recipes for our fall collection! Check out all the summer recipes here! Click the picture for the...

Baked stuffed bell peppers and poblano peppers with ground turkey and quinoa with melted pepper jack cheese on a bed of greens with sliced radishes and red onion.

New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad Get Recipe More Baked Meal Recipes Hey Reader! Hope you're well and enjoying summer! I'm excited to share the second-to-last recipe of the season: Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad. It combines vibrant Caribbean flavors, habanero chilies, adobo-seasoned ground turkey, and quinoa, all stuffed into a mix of red bell peppers and poblano peppers, topped with pepper jack cheese, and...

Top view of the Grilled beef skewers with (Djon Djon) black mushroom rice with escovitch-style spicy sauteed vegetable slaw on a flat round plate.

New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice Get Recipe More Grilling Recipes Hey Reader! I'm thrilled to share a new recipe with you: Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice. Djon Djon is a unique black mushroom native to Haiti, known for its rich, earthy flavor that transforms any dish into a gourmet experience. And globally, not many people know about this magical culinary mushroom. The beef skewers are paired with an...

New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Creamy Spinach Basil Pesto Mushroom Lasagna Get Recipe Hey Reader! I hope this email finds you well and ready to try something delicious! I'm excited to share a lasagna dish with you that I recently made, and absolutely can't wait to make it again. It was such a hit that my in-laws messaged me to tell me how much they loved it! This lasagna is a must-try, and I can't help but wonder if my Italian DNA is to blame for its incredible flavor (a little family...

pan seared salmon on steamed jumbo asparagus on lemon dill sauce on a round flat plate.

New Recipe Just Posted! Don't Miss Out Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce Get Recipe Hey Reader! How are you doing this evening? I wanted to reach out and apologize for the delay in publishing my latest post. I've been feeling quite exhausted and needed to take some time to take care of myself. This experience has reminded me of the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Taking breaks and prioritizing our well-being helps us recharge and boosts our creativity...