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Missed You! Let’s Cook Up Something Delicious This Season

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

September 3, 2025

Hey Reader!

I hope you had a wonderful summer! I’m so excited to be back in your inbox as we head into fall, one of my favorite cooking seasons. The next few months are jam-packed with new recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials designed to inspire your kitchen and make weeknight cooking a little easier (and a lot tastier).

This season, expect cozy comfort foods, a few Caribbean-inspired twists, and plenty of step-by-step guides to build your cooking confidence. I’ll also be sharing behind-the-scenes insights from my test kitchen, along with some of my best shortcuts for saving time without compromising flavor.

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

Most importantly, I’d love to hear from you! If you ever have a cooking question, need substitution ideas, or just want to share what you’re making, feel free to hit “reply” to this email. Your feedback and questions keep this community thriving, and I’m always happy to help.

Here’s to a season full of flavor and inspiration. I can’t wait to cook with you!

With gratitude and excitement,
Chef Maika
​Just Maika Cooking​
​https://www.justmaikacooking.com/​

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Creamy Shrimp White Mac and Cheese

This creamy shrimp mac and cheese is made in a large skillet with a silky cheese sauce of white cheddar, Gouda, and Swiss, featuring Argentinian Red Shrimp (with a lobster-like texture).

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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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