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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Spicy Basa Fish Stew with Potatoes and Watercress
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Rosemary Garlic Roasted Chicken with Pan Gravy
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How to Make and Roast Cauliflower Steaks
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Sticky Chicken Drumettes with Soy Ginger Sauce
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Massaged Kale Salad with Pickled Vegetables
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Air Fryer Harissa Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
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Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Peppers, and Green Beans in Hoisin Sauce
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Harissa Smoked Sardines with Spinach and Boiled Egg
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Easy Whipped Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Spread
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Easy Béchamel Sauce with Garlic and Onion
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Grilled Steak, Spicy Chimichurri, Baby Potatoes, and Broccoli
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Jerk Fajita Trio: 3 Must-Try Recipes for a Spicy Weeknight Cook-Up
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Spatchcock Turkey Backbone Gravy (Mirepoix & Haitian Spices)
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Citrus Chili Sheet Pan Meal Sauce for Roasted Vegetables and Protein
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Creamy Haitian-Style Shrimp Mac and Cheese with Gouda Cheese
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Grilled Lemon Oregano Dressing & Vinaigrette Recipe
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Easy 15-Minute Marinade for Beef Kabobs
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Spicy Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce Recipe
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BBQ Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
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Chinese Pepper Steak with Red Wine and Hoisin Sauce
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Turkey Meatball Wraps with Tzatziki and Feta in 15 Minutes
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Calabrian Pepper Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce
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Creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing with Fresh Lemon Zest
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Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta Homemade One-Pot-Meal
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Healthy Spicy Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers with Salad
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Sweet Chili Peanut Chicken Tender salad
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Easy Potsticker Egg Wing Recipe with Store-Bought Gyoza
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Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Salmon Salad Rice Bowl
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Grilled Pork Chops with Tamarind Habanero Glaze and Coleslaw
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Easy BBQ Chicken Sliders with Coleslaw | Spicy & Sweet
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Quick Korean Vegetable Ramen (Easy Veggie Noodle Bowl)
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Spicy Honey Jalapeno Lime Chicken with Broccolini
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Calabrian Pepper Basil Baked Salmon and Broccolini
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Baked Cheesy Spicy Tomato Basil Chicken and Broccolini
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Homemade Baby Food: How to Prep, Freeze & Build Easy Meals
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Air Fryer Jerk Shrimp Fajitas | Easy Caribbean in 20 Minutes
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash Spiced Chickpeas Chicken Soup
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Creamy Cheesy Sage Chili Pumpkin Chicken Pasta
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Stovetop Garlic Confit (Easy Butter-Olive Oil Method)
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Fresh Cranberry Ginger Chutney | Quick and Easy
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Frozen Watermelon Lemonade | Refreshing Summer Drink
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Bacon Jalapeño Mac and Cheese
