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  • Sauteed vegetable strips were added to the shrimp with the pasta sauce.
    Bold and Easy Caribbean Cooking with Haitian Recipes
  • Diamond slit chicken breasts in a plastic container.
    Diamond Slit Chicken Breast (Video & Pictures)
  • cover view of Saturday at the Food Pantry by Diana O'Neill.
    Saturday at the Food Pantry – A Storybook That Nourishes the Heart
  • half thawed frozen chicken sliced on a cutting board for perfect slices.
    How to Slice Chicken Perfectly Every Time
  • Calabrian Chickpea Pasta in a bowl.
    One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta Recipe | Fast & Flavorful
  • spicy all purpose seasoning blend in a decorative bowl.
    Spicy All-Purpose Blend (Salt-Free): The Salt-Free Seasoning That Packs a Punch
  • curry lentil shepherd's pie in a dutch oven and served on a plate.
    Curry Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower-Potato Mash | A Comforting Vegetarian Twist
  • pan-grilled flank steak being thinly sliced.
    Steak Grilling Times Chart: Perfect Temp & Cook Times
  • 20 Irresistible Fish Recipes
  • hand holding kitchenaid citrus squeezer.
    How to Use a Citrus Squeezer for Max Juice
  • hands washing herbs under water in the kitchen sink.
    How to Wash Fresh Herbs the Right Way Before Use
  • the lodge enameled coated dutch oven in blue.
    Why Every Home Cook Needs a Dutch Oven  (And My Top Picks!)
  • close up of strawberry mousse and spring chicken quesadilla on a blue plate.
    Family Day Cooking Class at Sistrunk Marketplace
  • hands picking the leaf away from the stem.
    How to Prep Collard Greens: Complete Beginner’s Guide
  • stacked collard green leaves.
    Best Collard Greens Substitutes: 7 Leafy Greens
  • collard greens in a glass container.
    How to Store Collard Greens | Fridge & Freezer Guide
  • chopped collard greens on a cutting board.
    How to Trim and Slice Collard Greens (Step-by-Step Guide)
  • hands holding the greens with the bowl tilted to pour out the water.
    How to Clean Collard Greens | Step-by-Step
  • hot haitian spice blend held in hand.
    Bring Real Haitian Heat to Your Meal Prep: Without the Salt
  • epis in a glass mason jar with kitchen equipment in the background and with whole red bell pepper laid next to it.
    Green Seasoning Recipe | Epis - Haitian Style
  • pan seared dumplings on chopsticks to show the golden brown bottom.
    Quick Spicy Potstickers | Chili Momo Tibetan Style
  • cheesy stuffed sweet peppers as featured image for Cooking with Sweet Peppers
    How to Cook with Sweet Peppers: Flavor Pairing to Avoiding
  • half way through chopping the onion.
    How to Chop Onions Without Crying (Quick Method)
  • The 7 Types of Onions Every Home Cook Should Know
  • Air Fryer Shawarma Chicken Rice Bowl Beituti in a wide rim bowl with a fork and knife. with close up of the shawarma chicken drizzled with lemon greek yogurt dressing.
    Beituti Chicken Shawarma Rice Bowl | Quick and Easy
  • sumac onions in a bowl.
    Marinated Sumac Onions | Easy and Quick
  • lemon greek yogurt with chopped parsley on top in a glass mixing bowl with a silicone whisk.
    Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing | Easy 5-Minute
  • Habanero tamarind glazed chicken wings served over fresh vegetable salad in a vibrant bowl.
    Habanero Tamarind Glaze | Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy
  • Empowering Young Black Girls Through Food: The Miami Winter 2025 Black Girls Cook Cohort
  • Habanero tamarind glazed chicken wings served over fresh vegetable salad in a vibrant bowl.
    Habanero Tamarind Glazed Chicken Wings – Tangy, Sweet and Spicy!
  • the wet lemon pepper sauce reducing with small bubbles in a non-stick frying pan being tasted with a silicone red spoon
    Easy Homemade Hot Lemon Pepper Sauce Recipe
  • How to Cook: Quick and Easy Sauce Recipes
  • Homemade curry coconut chicken gnocchi soup with colorful vegetables and herbs.
    Creamy Curry Chicken Gnocchi Soup | Caribbean Style
  • The tomato-based sauce cooks down.
    Creole Tomato Sauce Recipe | Easy Spicy Haitian-Inspired
  • top view of the Curry spatchcocked chicken with vegetables plated in a large wide round bowl
    Caribbean Thanksgiving Meal Prep Plan Ideas | 2025
  • Hearty chicken corn chowder topped with fluffy cornbread dumplings and fresh parsley garnish.
    Creamy Chicken Corn Chowder with Dumplings | Dairy-Free
  • Vibrant curry turkey meatball soup with fresh vegetables and pasta, perfect for comfort.
    One-Pot Curry Meatball Soup with Ground Turkey and Kale
  • wide rim bowl filled with Creamy spicy bacon potato leek chowder that's garnished with a half of slice of crispy bacon and chopped parsley then dusted with smoked paprika held in hand.
    How to Make Easy Bacon Potato Leek Chowder | Creamy Comfort
  • Vibrant Caribbean beef noodle soup with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and rich broth.
    Bold and Spicy Caribbean Beef Noodle Soup Recipe Twist
  • Vibrant eggs and chickpeas skillet topped with feta, red peppers, and fresh herbs.
    Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
  • Close-up of garlic chopping on a vibrant green cutting board with a sharp knife.
    How to Use Garlic in Cooking: Easy Tips for Beginners
  • Hearty spicy beef barley stew garnished with fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
    Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Haitian Hearty Comfort

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

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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.

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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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