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Welcome to the Cook's Notebook on Just Maika Cooking—your one-stop shop for everything you need to elevate your culinary skills!
This category is packed with educational articles that focus on essential how-tos, from mastering kitchen techniques to understanding ingredients and maintaining your favorite kitchen tools.
Want to know how spicy your peppers are? Check out our guide on the Scoville Scale to take the guesswork out of heat levels. Ready to get more hands-on?
Learn the best methods for Prepping Chicken like a pro. And don’t miss our detailed tips on Cast Iron Care, ensuring your pans last for generations. Search the Cook’s Notebook section and confidently refine your cooking expertise!
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Cooking Tips for Searing Chicken
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Scoville Scale and Chili Peppers
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Meet the Scotch Bonnet Pepper: Caribbean Heat with a Fruity Twist
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How to Marinate Chicken: Tips, Quick Methods & Flavorful Shortcuts
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How to Cut Chicken: Several Methods for Prepping Tutorials
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Best Pans for Searing Chicken (and How Each One Behaves)
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Kitchen Safety Tips for Families: A Guide for Cooking Together with Confidence
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How to Cut Chicken: Large Chunks vs Small Dice
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How to Prep Chicken Cutlets for Quick, Delicious Meals
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Listeria and Frozen Dinners: Why Food Safety Matters
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How to Shred Chicken | Easy Methods for Meal Prep
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Understanding Food Temperature Safety Zones: Cook, Store & Serve Safely
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How to Pound Out Chicken Breasts Evenly | Step-by-Step Guide
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Batch‑Prep Aromatics & Staples on Sunday Roundup
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10 Chef‑Approved Ways to Save Time in the Kitchen
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Steak Grilling Times Chart: Perfect Temp & Cook Times
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Mise en Place 101: The Home Cook’s Guide to Prepping Smarter, Not Harder
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10 Grocery Shortcuts for Quicker Prep
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Mirepoix: The Classic French Flavor Base Every Home Cook Should Batch-Prep
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How to Bread Chicken the Easy Way (Step-by-Step Guide)
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How to Prep Sweet Peppers | Bell Peppers and More
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How to Spatchcock a Chicken: Easy Step-by-Step Guide for Juicy, Even Cooking
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Japanese Mandoline
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Best Cast Iron Skillet Care | Cooking, Cleaning to Seasoning
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Guide to Shrimp: How to Clean, Cook, and Choose the Best
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How to Chop Onions Without Crying (Quick Method)
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How to Butterfly Chicken Breasts | Step-by-Step Guide
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The 7 Types of Onions Every Home Cook Should Know
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10 Proven Spice‑Storage Hacks (Stop Wasting Flavor)
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15 Things to Know on How to Use a Wok
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How to Make Homemade Tamarind Paste
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Mastering FIFO: The Simple Method to Keep Your Food Fresh
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How to Prevent Cross-Contamination in Your Kitchen
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How to Prep Collard Greens: Complete Beginner’s Guide
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How to Clean Collard Greens | Step-by-Step
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Diamond Slit Chicken Breast (Video & Pictures)
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How to Slice Chicken Perfectly Every Time
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How to Wash Fresh Herbs the Right Way Before Use
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Heart Healthy, High Smoke Point Oils for Cooking
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Prepping Lamb
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Best Tofu Press Guide: How to Prep Perfect Tofu
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How to Prep and Cook Fish