You’re Not Ready for These Game Day Recipes

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

March 21, 2026

Hey Reader!

It's been a while since my last email, and I wanted to check in with you personally.

Over the past few weeks, I stepped away to welcome my newborn and focus on recovery after pregnancy. I also spent some unexpected time in the hospital due to preeclampsia, and alongside that, I’ve been continuing my journey managing fibroids. Because health is such a big part of how and what I cook, I wanted to share that with you. If you’ve walked a similar path, please know you’re not alone here.

As I ease back into work, my recipe schedule will look a little different for a while. I won’t be focusing on full dinner recipes right now, but I am working on a large project to publish more than 70 sauce recipes to help you mix, match, and build meals more creatively with what you already have at home.

I also just released my Spring Seasonal Produce List to make grocery shopping easier and help you choose fruits and vegetables at their peak flavor and value this season.

Just Maika Cooking has always been about learning ingredients, building confidence in the kitchen, and cooking in ways that support real life. I’m excited to keep sharing that with you as I return step by step.

If there’s something you’d like to learn next, just reply and let me know. I read every message.

Explore. Experiment. Taste.
-Chef Maika

PS. Don't forget to rate the recipes you've tried and leave feedback in the comment sections. This helps me and others!

Spring Seasonal Produce Guide: What to Cook Fresh This Season w/ PDF

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