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Grain-free

The Grain-Free Recipe category on Just Maika Cooking is perfect for those looking to cut out grains without sacrificing flavor or variety. These recipes are full of bold spices and grilled to perfection, proving that grain-free meals can be hearty, satisfying, and full of excitement.

First, the Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato Salad packs a punch with Middle Eastern spices like zhug and Ras el Hanout, perfectly complementing the juicy, grilled lamb chops. Served alongside a refreshing tomato salad, this dish is an easy win for a grain-free dinner that feels indulgent. Next, the Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw bring together sweet, tangy tamarind with the fiery kick of habanero to create a glaze that elevates your pork chops to another level. Paired with a vinegary coleslaw, this meal offers a balanced mix of heat and acidity, without the need for grains.

Finally, the Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli offers a robust, flavorful steak dish with a vibrant, spicy chimichurri sauce drizzled over tender grilled baby potatoes and broccoli. Each bite bursts with flavor, showing that grain-free meals can be both satisfying and packed with variety.

These recipes prove that cutting out grains doesn’t mean cutting back on taste or creativity. You can enjoy rich, flavorful meals that celebrate the grill and bold spices, all while staying grain-free.

  • pico de gallo, fresh salsa in a glass container.
    Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
  • close up of the cranberry ginger chutney in a small decorative pan.
    Fresh Cranberry Ginger Chutney | Quick and Easy
  • lemon greek yogurt with chopped parsley on top in a glass mixing bowl with a silicone whisk.
    Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing | Easy 5-Minute
  • Kale Salad and Vegetables in a Bowl
    Why Massaged Kale Benefits Matters: Easy Kale Salad Recipe
  • oven-roasted jerk chicken fajitas piled up on a cutting board.
    Easy Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Fajitas | Oven-Roasted Yum
  • air fried jerk shrimp fajitas in a large wide bowl.
    Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
  • top view of the Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Spicy Baharat Sauce dish
    Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Spicy Baharat Sauce
  • Grilled Steak with Spicy jalapeno Chimichurri sauce with a medley of roasted Baby Potatoes and Broccoli florets.
    Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Steak Fajitas | Super Easy 30 Minute Meal 
  • close up of the Beituti Shawarma Chicken Thighs sliced on a cutting board.
    Air Fryer Chicken Shawarma | Quick with Beituti
  • solidified garlic confit in a glass container.
    Stovetop Garlic Confit (Easy Butter-Olive Oil Method)
  • haitian style seasoned spatchcock turkey on a sheet tray covered in plastic wrap.
    Haitian Style Spatchcock Turkey (Seasoned with Epis)
  • top view of the Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup in a wide rim soup bowl
    Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
  • baked chicken wing in hand on plate with fonio pilaf
    Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings with Mushroom Jollof Fonio Pilaf
  • top view of the Best Air Fryer Caribbean Style Citrus Chicken Wings recipe
    Best Air Fryer Caribbean Citrus Chicken Wings with Spicy Slaw
  • Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
  • sliced jerk seasoned steak fajitas withs sliced tri color sweet bell peppers and onions in a steaming cast iron skillet.
    Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
  • Top view of the Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup in a wide rim bowl
    Scotch Bonnet Smoked Turkey Collard Greens Beans Soup
  • pikliz in a ramekin.
    A Quick Look at Haitian Flavor with Pikliz-Style Citrus Slaw
  • kitchenaid food processor with blended red bell pepper aromatic paste aka ata gige.
    How to Make Ata Gige Paste – A Nigerian Aromatic Base for Cooking
  • habanero tamarind glazed pork chop on a bed of deli-style coleslaw on a wide rim bowl.
    Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
  • garlic ;and ginger paste in a kitchenaid food chopper.
    Garlic and Ginger Paste: A Flavor Shortcut Every Home Cook Needs
  • chili in a bowl with shredded chicken, butternutsquqsh, kidney beans, with diced avocado spooned on top in a white wide rim bowl
    Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
  • tofu and roasted vegetable marinade in a pyrex glass mixing bowl.
    Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub
  • The tomato-based sauce cooks down.
    Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • sumac onions in a bowl.
    Marinated Sumac Onions | Easy and Quick
  • close up of the Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad.
    Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • guacamole in a glass bowl.
    Quick & Easy Food Chopper Guacamole with Jalapeño Kick
  • cholula green chli sour cream in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce
  • chicken and pork belly tacos topped with chunky cholula green chili sauce on a plate surrounded by pico de gallo and sliced cooked chicken.
    Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos | Easy & Crispy
  • side view of the Grilled beef skewers with black mushroom rice on a flat round plate with more escovitch-style vegetables in the background.
    Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
  • epis in a glass mason jar with kitchen equipment in the background and with whole red bell pepper laid next to it.
    Green Seasoning Recipe | Epis - Haitian Style
  • watermelon lemonade in a tall glass with a red straw and fresh sliced lemon wheel on the rim
    Frozen Watermelon Lemonade | Refreshing Summer Drink
  • top view of the Easy Air Fryer Sticky Date Teriyaki Chicken Wings next to a salad of mixed greens sliced campari tomatoes with carrot ginger dressing in a wide rim bowl
    Easy Air Fryer Sticky Date Teriyaki Chicken Wings
  • Vibrant eggs and chickpeas skillet topped with feta, red peppers, and fresh herbs.
    Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
  • top view of Easy Spicy Creamy Coconut Mushroom Chicken with Rum
    Easy Spicy Creamy Coconut Mushroom Chicken with Rum
  • Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini on a wide rim bowl.
    Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini
  • Vibrant chorizo and egg skillet topped with avocado and fresh herbs for a hearty breakfast.
    Piquant Chorizo Beans and Eggs Skillet
  • top view of the Vegetarian Smoky Chipotle Chorizo and Bean Stew surrounding cooked rice in a wide rim bowl
    Vegetarian Smoky Chipotle Chorizo and Bean Stew
  • Vibrant shrimp stir-fry with colorful vegetables in a black wok, ready to serve.
    Shishito Eggplant Shrimp Stir-Fry
  • spicy basil pesto in glass bowl with a spoon and fresh basil in the background
    Homemade Easy Spicy Basil Pesto
  • Pan seared snapper toped with stewed onion and red bell pepper garnish on a bed of roasted baby vegetables on spicy creole sauce in a wide rim round bowl.
    Seared Snapper Spicy Creole Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

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