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You’ll Never Look at Nachos the Same Way Again 👀

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

October 16, 2025

Hey Reader!

I’ve been busy cooking, writing, and sharing fresh ideas to help you build confidence in the kitchen. Here’s what’s new on Just Maika Cooking this week: loaded nachos to cooking tips, and food safety essentials.

Weekly Update: Kitchen Tools on Sale | Curated Cooking Deals by Chef Maika

Until Next Time

Keep learning, stay creative, and share the joy of cooking with the people around you.

Explore. Experiment. Taste.​
— Chef Maika

Ultimate Loaded Nachos Recipe | Cheese Sauce & Hatch Pepper Crema

A one-pan skillet nachos dish with cheese sauce and Hatch pepper crema that doubles as dinner or the ultimate appetizer.

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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Best Pans for Searing Chicken

A breakdown of the top pan choices for getting that golden, flavorful crust.

How to Marinate Chicken

Simple tips and flavor-building techniques to make your chicken juicy and delicious every time.

Cooking Tips for Searing Chicken

Quick tips to master the art of searing without overcooking.

How to Cut Chicken: Large Chunks vs. Small Dice

Learn when to cut chicken big or small, and how it changes your recipe.

Food Safety

Listeria and Frozen Dinners

A food safety piece on why Listeria shows up in frozen dinners and how to protect yourself.

Updates for You

The Scoville Scale

Now refreshed with more insights on chili heat levels so you can confidently add the right amount of spice to your cooking.

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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.

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