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Easy One-Pot Mexican Chicken + 3 Nachos Worth Gathering Around

Published 26 days ago • 1 min read

October 22, 2025

Hey Reader!

This week’s theme is all about comfort food made easy. From a rich Mexican-style braise to nachos piled high with flavor, these recipes are meant to bring joy to your table without extra stress. Don’t forget if you’re ever curious about substitutions, cooking terminology, or extra cooking tips, everything is covered in depth on the recipe blog. Think of it as your go-to kitchen guide whenever you need it.

Explore. Experiment. Taste.​
— Chef Maika

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Braised Chicken | Mexican-Style with Roasted Tomato Sauce

A cozy one-pot braise with smoky fire-roasted tomato sauce, peppers, and spices that creates its own rich gravy for serving over rice or beans.

Best of Fall Recipes | Cozy Soups, Stews & Comfort Food for Autumn

Get the best of fall recipes with hearty soups, flavorful stews, and cozy comfort food perfect for crisp autumn nights. From pumpkin pasta to butternut squash chili, these seasonal dishes bring warmth and flavor to your table throughout the year.

Cooking Tips and Tutorials

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Air Fryer Chicken Nachos

Quick and crispy nachos layered with seasoned chicken, melty cheese, and fresh toppings all made fast in the air fryer.

Protein-Packed Vegetarian Nachos

A hearty, meat-free twist loaded with lentils, beans, and mushrooms that deliver big flavor and satisfying texture.

Ultimate Loaded Nachos

The nacho platter to rule them all stacked with layers of cheese, beans, veggies, and toppings, finished with a drizzle of zesty crema for the perfect bite.

Mirepoix

Learn how to make this simple mix of onion, carrot, and celery the foundation of countless soups, stews, and braised dishes with tips for ratios, substitutions, and flavor.

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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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