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Just Maika Cooking

Maika Frederic | Personal Chef

I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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🥬 Your Ultimate Guide to Collard Greens Prep is Here!

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Prep Collard Greens Like a Chef– All in One Place! Hey Reader! I’m excited to announce that the Collard Greens Prep Ultimate Guide is officially live on Cook’s Notebook! Whether you're brand new to cooking collards or just tired of chewing through tough stems and dodging grit, this hub has everything you need to turn this nutritious green into a kitchen staple. From learning how to clean collard greens properly, to trimming, slicing, storing,...

2 days ago • 1 min read
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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Not Just a Cut but a Flavor-Boosting Hey Reader! This week on the blog, I’m sharing one of my go-to kitchen tricks: Diamond Slit Chicken—a simple prep technique that packs BIG flavor. With just a few shallow cuts, you’ll turn a plain chicken breast into something juicy, tender, and ready to soak up all that marinade goodness. ✅ Cuts down cooking time✅ Helps seasonings sink deep✅ Gives your chicken that golden-brown glow✅ Looks gorgeous (yes,...

3 days ago • 1 min read
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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Your Go-To Guide for Perfectly Grilled Steak Every Time Hey Reader! No more overcooked edges or underdone centers—just perfectly grilled steak every time. Whether you like it rare or well-done, my new blog post “Steak Grilling Times Chart: Perfect Temp & Cook Times” breaks it all down with a simple chart you can refer to before you fire up the grill. Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Inside, you’ll find: 🔥 Grilling times by thickness and doneness...

3 days ago • 1 min read
Spring Family Day Cooking Class

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Spring Into Cooking Together! 🍴 Join Our Family Day Class in Fort Lauderdale Hey Reader! Looking for a fun and flavorful way to spend time with your child this spring? Join me, Chef Maika, and my amazing friend and fellow chef, Chef Jorge Montes of Sazóned, for a hands-on family cooking class at Sistrunk Marketplace in Fort Lauderdale—designed for kids ages 8 and up and their favorite grown-ups! Together, we’re bringing the joy of spring...

4 days ago • 1 min read
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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Learn to Slice Chicken Perfectly Hey Reader! Ever struggled with uneven chicken pieces that cook at different speeds—or worse, risk a kitchen mishap because your board keeps sliding? Let's do something different. I just published the first post in a new Cook’s Notebook Series:➡️ How to Slice Chicken Breast Perfectly Every Time It breaks down the exact technique I’ve used since my pro kitchen days—using a simple, half-frozen hack and knife...

4 days ago • 1 min read
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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE My Top Citrus Juicer Picks + Tips Inside Hey Reader! If you’ve ever tried squeezing a lemon by hand and ended up with more juice on the counter than in your bowl—been there, done that. That’s why I just published a new post all about how to use a citrus squeezer the right way (with less mess and more juice). KitchenAid Citrus Squeezer Sounds Basic! It might seem like a basic thing to know, but I decided to break it all down—types, tips, and...

5 days ago • 1 min read

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE From bold Creole flavors to buttery grilled shrimp, these easy seafood recipes are ready to impress. Hey Reader! Looking for something fresh and flavorful to make tonight? Skip the usual and let seafood take center stage. I’ve pulled together four of my favorite seafood recipes that are packed with bold spices, fresh herbs, and global inspiration—perfect for an unforgettable Friday night dinner. The Flakiest Air Fryer Rainbow Trout | Cannellini...

6 days ago • 1 min read
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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE 20 Fish Recipes That’ll Make You Crave Dinner Again Hey Reader! If your go-to seafood dish has been stuck on repeat, it’s time to switch things up. Whether you’re grilling, air frying, or craving a spicy coconut curry, Just Maika Cooking has you covered with 20 irresistible fish recipes that bring bold flavor and global flair to the table. 20 irresistible fish recipes This hand-picked collection includes: ✅ Easy weeknight air fryer salmon...

7 days ago • 1 min read

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE A pescatarian twist on Salisbury steak you didn’t know you needed. Hey Reader! You know I love a good comfort dish—especially one that comes together quickly and still feels like a full-on dinner moment. Well, this week’s recipe brings that energy in the most unexpected way: introducing my Smothered Salmon Burgers | Salisbury Steak Style! We’re talking juicy, golden-seared salmon burgers (store-bought or homemade—no judgment here), nestled on a...

8 days ago • 1 min read
chef's hand holding back rinsed collard green in a bowl while pour out the water in the sink.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE New 5-Part Series on Collard Greens Hey Reader! Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this series will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to prepare, cook, and enjoy this versatile leafy green. I'm thrilled to introduce our latest addition to the Cook's Notebook: a comprehensive 5-part series dedicated to mastering collard greens! What's Cook's Notebook? Cook's Notebook is your go-to resource within Just Maika Cooking,...

23 days ago • 1 min read