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Dinner Inspiration for the Food Enthusiast: Globally inspired recipes for home cooks exploring a world of flavors and experimenting with ingredients to create restaurant-quality meals with a bold taste.
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Best of Fall Recipes!
Use vegetables and herbs at their season's peak for recipes inspired by global cuisine, perfect for home cooks.
- How to Make Easy Bacon Potato Leek Chowder | Creamy Comfort
- Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Hearty Comfort
- Spicy Zhug Chicken Pita Sandwich with Spinach Date Salad
- Easy Spicy Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup
30-Minute Meals
Discover quick and flavorful dishes in our 30-Minute Meals section, perfect for busy cooks who want restaurant-quality dinners in no time.
- Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal20 Minutes
- Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs26 Minutes
- Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce20 Minutes
- Grilled Zhug Ras El Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato Salad35 Minutes
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Dietary Needs
Explore our Dietary Needs section, where you’ll find recipes tailored to various diets, like pollotarian for poultry recipes, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more, ensuring delicious meals for every dietary preference.
Globally-Inspired Popular Recipes
A collection of favorites in the community showcasing globally inspired recipes that home cooks will love. Find simple recipes to enhance your creativity with your favorite dishes, like the Quick Zhug Sauce recipe.
- Lemongrass Marinated Grilled Chicken Spring Rolls
- Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
- Quick and Easy Lean Baharat Spiced Bean and Lamb Stew
- Easy Roasted Curry Spatchcocked Chicken and Vegetables
One-Pot Meal Recipes
Discover simple and satisfying meals in our One Pot Recipes section, where you can enjoy flavorful dishes with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy nights.
- Bold and Spicy Caribbean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe Twist
- Creamy Spinach Pesto Mushroom Lasagna
- Sheet Pan Citrus Chili Lime Salmon with Vegetables
- Shrimp and Pork Belly Pad Thai - Spring Roll Style
Oven Recipes
Discover a variety of easy oven recipes. These are perfect for busy home cooks who need delicious dinners that can be popped in the oven while multitasking. Because hand-off meals are great food, they don't have to take up all your time!
- Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
- Caesar Salad with Egg Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons
- Easy Sheet Pan Spicy Miso Salmon Rice BowlÂ
- Calabrian Pepper Basil Baked Salmon and Broccolini
Air Fryer Recipes
Convenient recipes using the air fryer cooking method suited for home cooks exploring globally inspired cuisine.
- Spicy Greek Chicken Meatball Rice Bowl
- Best Air Fryer Habanero Adobo Salmon and Yellow Risotto
- Calabrian Chili Salmon and Vegetables Bowl
- Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup
Stir Fry Recipes
The stir-frying technique uses little oil on high heat to keep vegetables crisp, vibrant, and protein tender. This is a method loved by home cooks who make globally inspired dishes.
- Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Green Beans in Hoisin Sauce
- Shishito Eggplant Shrimp Stir-Fry
- Sweet Spicy Sticky Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
Fall Must Read
Struggling to keep your cast iron cookware looking great and truly non-stick? You're not alone! Many home cooks find it tricky to maintain that perfect seasoned surface. This Cast Iron Care Guide will walk you through simple steps to clean, season, and store your pans, ensuring they last a lifetime.
Check it out to discover how easy it is to preserve your cast iron and make cooking even more enjoyable!
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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.