Recipes
Welcome to the Just Maika Cooking recipe collection, where adventurous home cooks and food enthusiasts can find inspiration through creative and globally influenced dishes. I've crafted recipes focusing on bold flavors and simple techniques, allowing you to recreate restaurant-quality meals in your kitchen.
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From the vibrant Rainbow Tuna Salad packed with fresh veggies and seared tuna to the comforting Italian Chicken Sausage Soup with robust flavors of basil and garlic, there’s something for every palate.
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Use the Just Maika Cooking recipe search feature to quickly find recipes by name, ingredient, cuisine, cooking method, category, cooking time, prep time, or nutritional value, making it easy to discover the perfect dish for any occasion.
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Basic Category
Discover a variety of flavorful dishes that suit your favorite proteins and dietary preferences. From vegetarian options to hearty meats, poultry, and fresh seafood, there's something for everyone. Explore simple, bold recipes perfect for everyday meals and special occasions!
Dietary Needs
Explore the Just Maika Cooking dietary needs section to find recipes tailored to specific dietary preferences, ensuring delicious and satisfying meals that align with your nutritional goals and lifestyle. Every recipe on Just Maika Cooking is designed to encourage creativity and exploration, helping you become more confident in the kitchen with each meal.
Seasonal
Explore how fresh, seasonal ingredients elevate every dish. This collection features vibrant spring meals and hearty winter favorites, offering bold and creative recipes that make the most of what's available year-round. Perfect for adding variety and seasonal flair to your cooking!
Meal Time
These recipes by meal time are thoughtfully organized to fit every part of your day. Whether you’re starting with a hearty breakfast, indulging in a relaxed brunch, enjoying a quick lunch, or preparing a satisfying dinner, this collection has something delicious for every occasion. Simplify your meal planning and find the perfect dish for any time of day!
Quick and Easy
This is perfect for those busy days when you’re short on time but still crave bold, delicious meals. These fast and flavorful dishes come together in minutes, offering simple steps and fresh ingredients to help you create satisfying meals without the hassle.
Cooking Method
Enjoy recipes that are sorted by how they’re prepared—whether you’re using an air fryer, oven, grill, stovetop, or wok. This collection makes it easy to find dishes tailored to your favorite tools and techniques, helping you create bold, flavorful meals with ease. Perfect for discovering new ways to cook or mastering your go-to methods!
Cuisine
Get inspired by the diverse flavors of countries, regions, and cultures from around the world. From Caribbean spice to Mediterranean classics and beyond, this collection celebrates the rich culinary traditions of different peoples. Perfect for expanding your palate and bringing the taste of global kitchens right to your table!
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Region and Ethnicity
Culinary Education
I believe that culinary education is essential to unlocking your creativity in the kitchen. Understanding ingredients, techniques, and the story behind each dish empowers you to personalize your cooking and elevate the dining experience.
Whether you’re making Pecorino Pesto Corn, an irresistible side dish blending the nuttiness of pecorino with bright herbs, or exploring Middle Eastern flavors in the Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Baharat Sauce, you’ll find each recipe approachable yet packed with rich flavors.
Explore, experiment, and create with Chef Maika’s global-inspired recipes, where education meets creativity to enhance every dining experience.
Accessibility!
My recipes are designed to be accessible for every household, catering to diverse needs and lifestyles. I provide easy-to-follow suggestions for accommodating dietary preferences, substituting ingredients you already have at home, and even transforming leftovers into entirely new meals.
This thoughtful approach ensures anyone can enjoy cooking delicious, adaptable dishes without stress, making every recipe a versatile solution for busy kitchens.
Beginner Cooks
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.
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Chef Maika Frederic
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Haitian-American chef and educator Maika Frederic blends bold flavors with approachable recipes. With a background in both professional kitchens, classrooms, and children therapy—as a trained chef, former teacher and technician—she brings a thoughtful, inclusive touch to every dish. Through her platform, Just Maika Cooking, she shares diverse meals and practical tips to empower home cooks of all ages and levels.