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  • garlic ;and ginger paste in a kitchenaid food chopper.
    Garlic and Ginger Paste: A Flavor Shortcut Every Home Cook Needs
  • Fresh ingredients for chicken corn chowder dumplings: corn, peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs.
    10 Grocery Shortcuts for Quicker Prep
  • gelato being scooped into glass cups.
    Irresistible Frozen Treat Recipes for Any Time of Year
  • whole chicken on the cutting board being cut with kitchen shears from the bottom up on the left side of the chicken's backbone.
    How to Spatchcock a Chicken: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Juicy, Even Cooking
  • ingredients for the mango cookies and cream no churn ice cream on a round tray.
    Mise en Place 101: The Home Cook’s Guide to Prepping Smarter, Not Harder
  • Sautéed spinach in wok complements Caribbean beef noodle soup preparation for a flavorful meal.
    The Best Kitchen Tools for Stir-Frying at Home (What I Actually Use)
  • pikliz in a ramekin.
    A Quick Look at Haitian Flavor with Pikliz-Style Citrus Slaw
  • Leftovers in airtight glass containers with plastic clip-on lids.
    Smart Storage and Kitchen Safety Tools I Can’t Live Without
  • mixing dressing using a whisk and bowl.
    Kitchen Measuring & Mixing Tools That Make Cooking Easier
  • santoku knife on a blue plastic cutting mat marked for fish with two fish filets on it.
    Prep Smarter: Knives, Boards & Cutting Tools I Use Every Week
  • air fried meatballs in the air fryer basket evenly spread out 3 by 3
    Best Small Kitchen Appliances That Are Actually Worth the Space
  • the lodge enameled coated dutch oven in blue.
    My Favorite Everyday Cookware | Durable Pans & Pots I Actually Use
  • cooking in a skillet on open flame, with the title: 6 Kitchen Tools on Sale | Curated Cooking Deals by Chef Maika
    Kitchen Tools on Sale | Curated Cooking Deals by Chef Maika
  • Vibrant vegetable ingredients arranged for a healthy vegetarian borscht recipe on a black tray.
    Surprisingly High-Protein Meals Using Beans or Ground Turkey!
  • Starting at the top going clockwise, the shredded vegetables in the scotch bonnet pepper citrus vinaigrette in a resealable zipper bag, next to a stainless steel bowl with arugula, next to the finished vinaigrette with chopped herbs in a circle glass container with a mini whisk, next to the pulled out roasting pan and air fryer basket of the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Electric Grill with Air Fryer insert with the cooked seasoned whole chicken wings.
    Finger-Licking Chicken Wing Recipes You’ll Crave All Year
  • a butterflied chicken that has been divided into two with one half cut into thirds for small chicken cutlets
    How to Prep Chicken Cutlets for Quick, Delicious Meals
  • scooped mango coconut felato gelato in a glass cup garnished with lime slices and lime zest.
    Mango Coconut Felato | Ninja Creami Gelato-Style Treat
  • chef maika holding the thermoworks square dot.
    Understanding Food Temperature Safety Zones: Cook, Store & Serve Safely
  • butterflied chicken breast on a cutting board.
    How to Butterfly Chicken Breasts | Step-by-Step Guide
  • Vibrant chorizo and egg skillet topped with avocado and fresh herbs for a hearty breakfast.
    Meal Plan of the Week: Brunch All Day Recipes to Kick Off Summer
  • chef maika talking.
    Upgrade or Skip? How to Know When a Kitchen Tool Is Worth the Investment
  • chef maika holding a rice canister for the rice cooker.
    What Not to Buy: 7 Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing Kitchen Tools
  • top view of the cosori turboblaze air fryer.
    10 Essential Time-Saving Kitchen Tools Every Home Cook Needs
  • all purpose steak seasoning in a decorated bowl with a wooden spoon.
    3 DIY Salt-Free Spice Blends to Boost Weeknight Meals
  • sautéed onions and garlic with raw sliced mushrooms in a frying pan for spicy pesto chicken pasta.
    All-Purpose Umami: A Salt-Free Spice Blend That Makes Everything Taste Better
  • wet lemon pepper chicken cutlet on a white round plate next to olive oil and grated cheese tossed spaghetti dusted with chopped fresh parsley
    Citrus Herb: A Bright, Salt-Free Seasoning for Chicken, Fish, and Veggies
  • freshly picked scotch bonnet peppers held in hand.
    Caribbean Kick: A Bold, Salt-Free Jerk Seasoning You Can Make at Home
  • Hot Haitian Seasoning Blend in a colorful bowl.
    10 Proven Spice‑Storage Hacks (Stop Wasting Flavor)
  • The meal prep bundle from custom herb spice shop, displaying four custom gourmet spice blends: All Purpose Fish Seasoning, All Purpose Poultry Seasoning, All Purpose Steak Seasoning, and Spiced Basmati Rice Blend.
    Salt‑Free Meal Prep Seasoning Bundle: All‑Purpose Spice Blends for Effortless Healthy Cooking (+ Free Shipping)
  • jean 2014 helping in the kitchen.
    Cooking with Kids: Building Confidence in the Kitchen One Recipe at a Time
  • Family Meal Prep Routines for Busy Weeknights
  • top view of the Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta in a round wide pasta bowl.
    One-Pot Meals That Make Family Meal Prep a Breeze
  • side view of the Easy Spicy Calabrian Italian Chicken Sausage Bolognese om a wide rim bowl with a kitchen t inowel the background
    25+ Pasta Dishes You’ll Want to Twirl, Slurp, and Scoop on Repeat
  • side view of the lemon tahini dressing being drizzled on the pitas using a red silicone spoon.
    Meatless Monday Meal Guide: Plant-Powered Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
  • Jean (my son) in the kitchen helping out with washing the dishes.
    Kitchen Safety Tips for Families: A Guide for Cooking Together with Confidence
  • chef maika's son, jean garnishing a homemade pizza.
    How to Have Your Child Help in the Kitchen: Age-By-Age Cooking Tasks for Kids
  • kid safe kitchen tools for children.
    Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Kids: 5 Essentials That Turn Chaos into Confidence
  • The lemongrass marinated spring roll being sliced into thirds on a color coded cutting board for ready to eat foods.
    Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with These Top Asian-Inspired Recipes
  • side view of the Grilled beef skewers with black mushroom rice on a flat round plate with more escovitch-style vegetables in the background.
    Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
  • side view and close up the Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream dish on a flat white round plate with shallow straight sides.
    4 Must-Try Tacos Recipes to Inspire Your Next Craving
  • chicken and pork belly tacos topped with chunky cholula green chili sauce on a plate surrounded by pico de gallo and sliced cooked chicken.
    Air Fryer Chicken and Pork Belly Tacos | Easy & Crispy
  • cholula green chli sour cream in a glass bowl with a spoon.
    Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce

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I’m Maika, a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, and culinary educator. For over a decade, I worked at major hotels, including the PGA National Resort, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Conrad Hilton, and W Hotel. As a lifelong passionate cook, my blog explores a world of flavors and experiments with recipes to create restaurant-quality dinners that will excite the food enthusiast's taste buds. Learn More →

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Sliced Peach Piri Piri Chicken with Fonio Kale Salad on a plate.

Pollotarian

Caesar Salad with soft-boiled Egg, roasted campari Tomatoes and Chili-Infused Croutons garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper in a wide rim bowl.

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Dairy-Free

Grilled Zhug Ras el Hanout Lamb Chops and Tomato, cucumber, onion Salad served with a lemon-oregano dressing served with a grilled lemon.

Grain-Free

grilled marinated tofu on top of a warm roasted vegetable couscous salad on spicy basil romesco sauce in a wide rim bowl topped with micro greens.

Egg-Free

top view of the the Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream sprinkled with fresh chopped cilantr on a flat white round plate with shallow straight sides.

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top view and close up the Lemon Calabrian Chili Chicken Orzo Soup in a wide rim bowl .

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