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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.
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,...
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,...
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...