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Just Maika Cooking

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.

seared snapper fillet on a bed of roasted vegetables and haitian creole tomato based sauce and topped garnished with sauteed onions.
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🐟 Spice Up Dinner with Haitian-Inspired Snapper & Creole Sauce!

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month—One Seared Snapper at a Time! Hey Reader! In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, I’m sharing one of my favorite bold and flavorful dishes:Seared Snapper with Spicy Creole Sauce and Roasted Vegetables. This dish brings the heat in the best way—with a sizzling Creole-style sauce, seared golden snapper, and oven-roasted veggies that balance it all out. It's inspired by the home-cooked poul nan sòs I grew up eating,...

ones seared and glazed dumpling held between a pair of chopsticks.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with this fiery, flavor-packed recipe you’ll want on repeat. Hey Reader! Let’s turn up the heat for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 🔥This week on Just Maika Cooking, I’m bringing you a fast and flavorful dish inspired by the bold flavors of the Himalayas: 👉 Quick Spicy Potstickers (Chili Momo, Tibetan-Style) These aren’t your average dumplings. This version is pan-fried until golden, then...

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE A Fresh Take on a Classic Favorite Hey Reader! There’s something about spring and summer that calls for fresh herbs, quick meals, and bright, bold flavors—and this Spicy Basil Pesto checks all the boxes. 🌶️🌱 I just updated the recipe on the blog (The recipe is the same), giving the blog a little extra love (and heat). Whether you're layering it onto a sandwich, tossing it with roasted veggies, or swirling it into warm pasta, this pesto is a...

djon djon rice topped with grilled steak bites and escovitch.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Diri Djon Djon – A Taste of Haiti’s Northern Roots Hey Reader! It’s finally here! I just published a brand-new recipe on the blog that I know you’re going to love—especially if you’ve been curious about Haitian cooking or want to try something bold, comforting, and full of history. Say hello to Diri Djon Djon—also known as Haitian Black Mushroom Rice. This dish comes straight from the northern region of Haiti, where dried djon djon mushrooms...

Grilled steak bites on skewers on a bed of djon djon rice and all topped with escovitch style bell peppers and onions.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with Djon Djon and a Side of Flavor! Hey Reader! May is Haitian Heritage Month, and you know I had to come through with a recipe that hits close to home:Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice. If you’ve never had djon djon, you’re in for a rich, earthy flavor bomb—this iconic black mushroom rice is a staple in Haitian kitchens and a symbol of celebration. I’ve paired it with juicy, marinated...

sauce coated crunchy air fried chicken with mixed vegetables on a bed of rice and garnished with black sesame seeds.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Global Cuisine Nerds Unite — New Recipe + Cultural Deep Dive! Hey Reader! In the spirit of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, I’ve been diving deep into the flavors, stories, and history behind some of our favorite dishes—and I have two exciting updates to share: 🍯 NEW RECIPE UPDATE: Your beloved Air-Fried Hot Honey Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry just got an upgrade! More umami. More crunch. More fusion magic. It’s still packed with that...

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RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE You’ve Gotta See These Tacos' Crunch Hey Reader! It’s officially live:🎥 My brand new Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos recipe video just hit YouTube! This one’s for all my crispy-edge-loving, double-protein-committed, sauce-drizzling taco fans. In this video, I’ll show you how to make: ✅ Crispy pork belly in the air fryer✅ Juicy seasoned chicken breast✅ My thick & chunky Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream✅ And the taco-building magic that pulls it all...

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE From Crispy Chicken to Saucy Mushrooms Hey Reader! I just dropped a Taco Recipe Round-Up with 4 creative, flavor-packed tacos that’ll make you rethink your weekly dinner plans. Here’s what’s on the menu: Cheesy Chipotle Mushroom Tacos – Meatless but mighty. Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos – Because texture is everything. Salsa Verde Turkey & Bean Tacos – Meal prep just got interesting. Air Fryer Chicken & Pork Belly Tacos – Double the protein,...

image of 5 of the six recipes available for taco Tuesday and cinco de mayo.

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Steak, Shrimp, or Chicken? Why Not All Three? Hey Reader! So... it’s Cinco de Mayo on a Monday—which honestly feels a little unfair. But good news: you’ve got two excuses to cook something amazing—tonight or tomorrow for Taco Tuesday. Find All Six Recipes Here! And I’ve got just the thing: 🌶️ My Jerk Fajita Trio—featuring three recipes with bold Caribbean flavor, easy prep, and serious “who made this??” energy. Here’s what’s on the...

RECIPES REVIEWS CLASSES & TIPS INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE Air Fryer = Taco Night Hero 🌮🔥 Hey Reader! Sometimes you want something crunchy. Sometimes you want something juicy. And sometimes, you want both—in a taco—with creamy sauce, crispy slaw, and no deep-frying in sight. Let me introduce you to your new favorite taco:Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos—aka the ones that taste gourmet but take less than an hour from start to finish. We’re talking crispy pork belly bites, juicy air-fried chicken,...