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Meatless Monday Just Got a Whole Lot Tastier 🌱

Published 7 days ago • 1 min read

25+ Vegetarian Meals by Time of Day? Yes, Please.

Hey Reader!

If you're tired of wondering what to cook on Mondays (or just trying to cut back on meat), this one’s for you.

If you're into bold spices, creamy comfort, or quick one-pan meals, there's something in this new guide that’ll make your next Monday feel like a win. I just dropped a Meatless Monday Round-Up with over 25 flavor-packed vegetarian recipes—organized by breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside:​
✔️ One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta
✔️ Cheesy Chipotle Mushroom Tacos
✔️ Green Lentil & Kale Stew
✔️ Mango Cookies & Cream Ice Cream
✔️ …and a whole lot more

You’ll also find FAQs for beginners, tips for meal prep, and global inspiration that’ll have you skipping meat without missing a thing.

👉 Read the Round-Up Now​

Let me know which recipe you’re trying first—tag me @justmaikacooking if you post it on IG!

Here’s to cooking with purpose,
​Chef Maika

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Hi! I'm Chef Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​and 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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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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