Beginner
Easy, Flavorful Recipes to Build Your Confidence
New to the kitchen? No problem! The Beginner Cooks category on Just Maika Cooking is designed to make cooking approachable, fun, and delicious.
With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, these recipes are perfect for novice home cooks who want to create impressive meals without stress.
Start with the Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta, a creamy and cozy dish that’s packed with autumn-inspired flavors and comes together in no time.
For a hearty, hands-off meal, the Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew is a one-pot wonder that’s both comforting and filling. Or try the Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet, a protein-packed dish that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Explore these beginner-friendly recipes and start your cooking journey today. Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating—these recipes make it easy to build your skills while enjoying delicious, satisfying meals!
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
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Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
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Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
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Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
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Quick Vegetable Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce
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Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
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Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Hearty Comfort
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Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini
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Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
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Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
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How to Make Easy Bacon Potato Leek Chowder | Creamy Comfort
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Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli
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Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Tender salad
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Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub
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Easy Whipped Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Spread
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Quick and Spicy Basil Romesco Sauce: Easy, Fresh, and Flavorful
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Easy Aleppo Pepper Spiced Dill Lentil Chicken Soup
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How to Make Multigrain Rice | Purple Rice Recipe
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Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus
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Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
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Easy Spicy Calabrian Italian Chicken Sausage Bolognese
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Easy Air Fryer S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
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Easy Healthy Ground Turkey Curry Picadillo Twist
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Quick and Easy Veggie Ramyeon
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Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Green Beans in Hoisin Sauce
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Easy Baked Cheesy Crispy Barbeque Chicken Cutlets
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Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
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Pepper Fish Yam Stew
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Frozen Watermelon Lemonade
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Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
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Strawberry and Banana Shortcake
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Mango Cookies and Cream No-Churn Ice Cream
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Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
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Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta Homemade One-Pot-Meal
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Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
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Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
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Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Salmon Salad Rice Bowl
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Calabrian Pepper Basil Baked Salmon and Broccolini
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Vegetarian Smoky Chipotle Chorizo and Bean Stew
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Quick Air Fryer Lime Chicken Wings with Spicy Green Sauce
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Spicy Honey Jalapeno Lime Chicken with Broccolini