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Dinner Inspirations For The Food Enthusiast
Globally inspired recipes for home cooks exploring a world of flavors and experimenting with ingredients to create restaurant-quality meals with a bold taste.
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Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
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"Recipes exploring a world of flavors and experimenting with ingredients to create restaurant-quality quick and easy meals with a bold taste!" - Maika Learn More.
Summer Must Read
Indoor grilling allows you to enjoy the delicious flavors of grilled food year-round, regardless of weather conditions. Learn more.
Try globally inspired approaches for new and exciting dishes. Unlock your culinary creativity and learn essential cooking techniques with Learn Culinary on Just Maika Cooking, where you can elevate your kitchen skills and explore a world of flavorful possibilities.
Best of Summer Recipes!
Use vegetables and herbs at their season's peak for recipes inspired by global cuisine, perfect for home cooks.
- Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
- Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
- Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
- Grilled Beef Skewers with Djon Djon (Black Mushroom) Rice
30-Minute Meals
Discover quick and flavorful dishes in our 30-Minute Meals section, perfect for busy cooks who want restaurant-quality dinners in no time.
- Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce20 Minutes
- Grilled Zhug Ras El Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato Salad35 Minutes
- Lemongrass Marinated Grilled Chicken Spring Rolls30 Minutes
- Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw25 Minutes
If you struggle to make creative meals with what’s in your kitchen or want to reduce food waste, sign up for a personal virtual cooking class and learn how to transform your leftovers into delicious, exciting dishes!
Dietary Needs
Explore our Dietary Needs section, where you’ll find recipes tailored to various diets, like pollotarian for poultry recipes, vegetarian, gluten-free, and more, ensuring delicious meals for every dietary preference.
Globally-Inspired Popular Recipes
A collection of favorites in the community showcasing globally inspired recipes that home cooks will love. Find simple recipes to enhance your creativity with your favorite dishes, like the Quick Zhug Sauce recipe.
- Best Fragrant Creamy Potato Coconut Curry Fish Soup
- Quick and Easy Lean Baharat Spiced Bean and Lamb Stew
- Easy Roasted Curry Spatchcocked Chicken and Vegetables
- Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
One-Pot Meal Recipes
Discover simple and satisfying meals in our One Pot Recipes section, where you can enjoy flavorful dishes with minimal cleanup, perfect for busy nights.
- Creamy Spinach Pesto Mushroom Lasagna
- Sheet Pan Citrus Chili Lime Salmon with Vegetables
- Shrimp and Pork Belly Pad Thai - Spring Roll Style
- Spicy Zhug Chicken Pita Sandwich with Spinach Date Salad
Grilling Recipes
Explore bold, smoky flavors and quick, easy meals that are perfect for bringing the taste of the grill to your table all year round.
- Grilled Shrimp Garlic Jalapeno Butter and Cilantro Lime Rice
- Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli
- Spicy Peanut Chicken Wings with Mushroom Jollof Fonio Pilaf
- Spicy Chicken Burger with Harissa Eggplant, Portabella Mushrooms, and Onions
Air Fryer Recipes
Convenient recipes using the air fryer cooking method suited for home cooks exploring globally inspired cuisine.
- Easy Sheet Pan Spicy Miso Salmon Rice Bowl
- Spicy Greek Chicken Meatball Rice Bowl
- Best Air Fryer Habanero Adobo Salmon and Yellow Risotto
- Calabrian Chili Salmon and Vegetables Bowl
Stir Fry Recipes
The stir-frying technique uses little oil on high heat to keep vegetables crisp, vibrant, and protein tender, a method loved by home cooks making globally inspired dishes.
- Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Green Beans in Hoisin Sauce
- Shishito Eggplant Shrimp Stir-Fry
- Sweet Spicy Sticky Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry
- Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
About Chef Maika
I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator with over a decade of experience working at luxury hotels like PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. On my blog, Just Maika Cooking, I share globally-inspired recipes that bring restaurant-quality flavors into your home kitchen, perfect for food enthusiasts and home cooks looking to explore diverse dinner ideas and bold flavors to enhance everyday meals easily.