Welcome to Just Maika Cooking: Your Hub for Culinary Education and Global Inspiration!
Explore. Experiment. Taste. Join Chef Maika at Just Maika Cooking for dinner inspiration and globally inspired recipes for food enthusiasts. Discover step-by-step guides, ingredient insights, and virtual cooking classes that help you explore bold flavors, experiment with new ingredients, and create restaurant-quality meals at home. Plus, find seasonal recipes and essential kitchen tools to heighten your culinary experience.
Cooking for Valentine's Day?
This chef-curated roundup features romantic dinner recipes, plus cocktail and mocktail inspiration and simple menu-planning tips to help you set up an effortless, memorable night in.
Sauce and Dressing Recipes
Discover bold, globally inspired sauce and dressing recipes designed to elevate everyday meals, with a new recipe launching every two days, so keep checking back, stay curious, and keep cooking creatively. Explore. Experiment. Taste.
- 5-Minute Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing Recipe
- Spicy Nuoc Cham Sauce (Vietnamese Fish Dipping Sauce)
- Grilled Lemon Oregano Dressing & Vinaigrette Recipe
- Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe for Salmon and Chicken
Latest Recipes
The Latest Recipes section at Just Maika Cooking features bold, globally inspired dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients, cultural flavors, and easy-to-follow techniques. From quick weeknight meals to creative twists on classics, these recipes are designed to help home cooks build confidence in the kitchen while exploring new tastes from around the world.
- Homemade Caesar Dressing Recipe (Creamy & Classic)
- 26 Romantic Dinner Recipes to Impress Your Partner
- Healthy Whole Food Dinner Recipes: Easy Ideas
- Pasta and Lentil Soup Recipe (Italian Style)
Best of Winter Recipes!
Celebrate the cozy flavors of winter with hearty soups, slow-cooked roasts, and comforting dishes that highlight seasonal produce like Brussels sprouts, winter squash, citrus, and dark leafy greens. These recipes bring warmth to your table and make the most of winter's rich, savory ingredients, perfect for chilly nights and festive gatherings.
- Banana Berry Corn Muffins with Greek Yogurt
- West African Peanut Stew with Chicken and Collard Greens
- Best Winter Recipes to Make for Cozy Dinners
- Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Categories
Explore a world of flavors with recipes tailored to your taste. Whether you're a fan of juicy poultry, rich red meats, fresh seafood, or vibrant vegetarian dishes, our recipe categories make it easy to find the perfect meal. Try globally inspired creations that celebrate bold spices, unique ingredients, and simple techniques.
Black Girls Cook
Empowering Young Black Girls Through Food!
I was honored to lead the Miami Winter 2025 Cohort of Black Girls Cook, founded by Chef Nichole A. Mooney, teaching young black girls the power of food, history, and culture! From mastering knife skills to exploring the roots of rice, sweet potatoes, and rasta pasta. Read more about the Winter Cohort! Click Image to Support!
Master Essential Cooking Techniques
Take your cooking skills to the next level with step-by-step guides designed to make you a confident home chef. From mastering the perfect béchamel to learning the art of multigrain rice, our essential cooking techniques cover everything you need to create restaurant-quality meals at home. Experiment with new methods and enhance your culinary skills.
- Best Food Audiobooks for Chefs & Home Cooks
- Winter Seasonal Produce Guide: What's In Season
- What Is HACCP and Why Every Home Cook Should Care About It
- Holiday Kitchen Safety Tips: How to Cook, Serve, and Store
Dietary Needs
Find globally inspired recipes for home cooks that fit your dietary preferences without compromising on flavor. Whether you follow a pollotarian, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, egg-free, nut-free, or Mediterranean diet, we have you covered. Explore delicious dishes tailored to your needs, featuring bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and creative cooking techniques that make healthy eating enjoyable and exciting.
Globally-Inspired Popular Recipes
Travel the world through your taste buds with our collection of globally-inspired popular recipes. From vibrant street food flavors to traditional comfort dishes, these recipes celebrate diverse cuisines and bold spices. Uncover easy-to-follow recipes that bring international experiences to your kitchen, perfect for adventurous home cooks looking to explore new culinary horizons.
- Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
- Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Haitian Hearty Comfort
- Lemongrass Marinated Grilled Chicken Spring Rolls
- Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
Discover Must-Have Kitchen Tools
Equip your kitchen with the tools Chef Maika trusts and uses. From essential gadgets to versatile cookware, our curated selection of must-have kitchen tools helps you cook efficiently and with confidence. Find the tools that make a difference in your cooking experience, with recommendations and reviews designed to support both beginners and seasoned home chefs.
- Best Pans for Searing Chicken (and How Each One Behaves)
- Your Kitchen Assistants: Appliances That Do the Work for You
- The Best Kitchen Tools for Stir-Frying at Home (What I Actually Use)
- Smart Storage and Kitchen Safety Tools I Can't Live Without
About Chef Maika
I'm Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator with over a decade of experience. I've worked at luxury hotels like PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. On my blog, Just Maika Cooking, I share globally inspired recipes that bring restaurant-quality flavors into your home. Perfect for food enthusiasts and home cooks alike, my recipes make it easy to explore diverse dinner ideas and bold flavors to elevate everyday meals.