Beginner
Easy, Flavorful Recipes to Build Your Confidence
New to the kitchen? No problem! The Beginner Cooks category on Just Maika Cooking is designed to make cooking approachable, fun, and delicious.
With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, these recipes are perfect for novice home cooks who want to create impressive meals without stress.
Start with the Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta, a creamy and cozy dish that’s packed with autumn-inspired flavors and comes together in no time.
For a hearty, hands-off meal, the Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew is a one-pot wonder that’s both comforting and filling. Or try the Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet, a protein-packed dish that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Explore these beginner-friendly recipes and start your cooking journey today. Cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating—these recipes make it easy to build your skills while enjoying delicious, satisfying meals!
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Habanero Tamarind Glaze | Sweet, Spicy, and Tangy
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Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Tender salad
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Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
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Strawberry and Banana Shortcake
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Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
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Instant Pot Spicy Beef Barley Stew: Haitian Hearty Comfort
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Vegetarian Smoky Chipotle Chorizo and Bean Stew
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Spicy Zhug Hummus with Feta – Twist on Classic Hummus
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Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta Homemade One-Pot-Meal
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Quick Vegetable Pearl Couscous Salad with Basil Romesco Sauce
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Quick Parsley Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
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Quick Chickpea and Egg Skillet: Easy Mediterranean Meal
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One-Pan Calabrian Chickpea Pasta Recipe | Fast & Flavorful
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Mango Cookies and Cream No-Churn Ice Cream
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Easy Sheet Pan Jerk Chicken Fajitas | Oven-Roasted Yum
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Easy Air Fryer S'mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Creamy Lemon Greek Yogurt Dressing | Easy 5-Minute
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Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
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Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
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Homemade Cholula Green Chili Sour Cream Sauce
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Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
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Easy Baked Cheesy Crispy Barbeque Chicken Cutlets
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Green Seasoning Recipe | Epis - Haitian Style
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Haitian Djon Djon Rice Recipe (Diri Djon Djon)
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Quick Spicy Potstickers | Chili Momo Tibetan Style
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How to Make Multigrain Rice | Purple Rice Recipe
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4 Must-Try Tacos Recipes to Inspire Your Next Craving
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Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
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Easy Oven Baked Pecorino Basil Pesto Corn on the Cob
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Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli
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Fish Pepper Yam Stew | Tilapia, Potatoes, and Corn
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How to Make Easy Bacon Potato Leek Chowder | Creamy Comfort
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Spicy Chicken Vegetable Stew with Harissa Tomato Sauce
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Easy Aleppo Pepper Spiced Dill Lentil Chicken Soup
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
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Easy Spicy Calabrian Italian Chicken Sausage Bolognese
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Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
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Easy Spicy Turmeric Calabrian Chili Pepper Wet Rub
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Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
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Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
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Healthy Haitian-Style Creole Spicy Shrimp Pasta
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Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs