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Jalapeno

Welcome to the Jalapeño Peppers recipe corner at Just Maika Cooking, where vibrant flavor and moderate heat combine in dishes inspired by cuisines from across the globe.

Known for their grassy, bright spice and wide culinary appeal, jalapeños are beloved in Mexican kitchens and cherished in fusion recipes everywhere. Here you’ll find classics like Homemade Pico de Gallo, where diced jalapeños enliven fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro.

Delicious robust bites like Quick Spicy Potstickers (Chili Momo, Tibetan-style) that sneak jalapeño heat into savory dumplings; elegant dishes like Sesame Seed Crusted Ahi Tuna with Spicy Sesame Soy Sauce where jalapeño adds a sharp accent to seafood; and hearty fare like Grilled Steak with Spicy Chimichurri, Baby Potatoes & Broccoli in which jalapeños enliven the herb sauce for rich, smoky meat.

These recipes celebrate jalapeños not just for their approachable spice but also for their global adaptability. Rooted in Mexico’s culinary heritage, they are embraced in Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes and adopted into Asian and fusion cuisine as a versatile chili that bridges cultures and flavor profiles.

  • Quick Zhug Sauce Recipe: Green Hot Sauce in 10 Minutes
  • Grilled Steak with Spicy jalapeno Chimichurri sauce with a medley of roasted Baby Potatoes and Broccoli florets.
    Grilled Steak Spicy Chimichurri Baby Potatoes and Broccoli
  • close up of the Mexican Braised Chicken dish in an lodge cast iron enameled dutch oven.
    Braised Chicken | Mexican-Style with Roasted Tomato Sauce
  • nachos topped with fresh avocado, tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro in a Lodge Cast Iron Skillet.
    Ultimate Loaded Nachos Recipe | Cheese Sauce & Pepper Crema
  • curry brown chicken breast with vegetables over coconut rice and beans
    Chicken Curry Stir-Fry with Coconut Rice and Beans
  • chili in a bowl with shredded chicken, butternutsquqsh, kidney beans, with diced avocado spooned on top in a white wide rim bowl
    Butternut Squash Chicken Chili
  • top view of the Chicken Tortilla Lasagna on a round place garnished with fresh chopped cilantro
    Easy Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
  • guacamole in a glass bowl.
    Quick & Easy Food Chopper Guacamole with Jalapeño Kick
  • pico de gallo, fresh salsa in a glass container.
    Homemade Pico de Gallo | Fresh Salsa in 10 Minutes
  • Chicken meatball soup with isreali couscous with vegetables in a black bowl
    Chicken Meatballs & Israeli Couscous Vegetable Soup
  • top close up view of the Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup in a wide rim bowl garnished with toasted pinenuts
    Easy and Healthy Spicy Turkey Meatball Kale Soup
  • Pickled Vegetables in a Jar Picked out with Fork
    Quick Pickled Vegetable Pepper Slaw (No Heating Required)
  • pan seared dumplings on chopsticks to show the golden brown bottom.
    Quick Spicy Potstickers | Chili Momo Tibetan Style
  • Sweet and spicy sauce coated breaded chicken with multigrain rice, vegetable onion garnish on a white plate.
    Sweet Spicy Sticky Gochujang Chicken Stir Fry
  • Vibrant chorizo and egg skillet topped with avocado and fresh herbs for a hearty breakfast.
    Piquant Chorizo Beans and Eggs Skillet
  • Delicious spicy chicken burger topped with harissa, eggplant, mushrooms, and onions.
    Harissa Chicken Burger with Grilled Eggplant and Mushrooms
  • italian chicken sausage stuffed portobello mushroom wtih spaghetti smothered in tomato sauce and melted burrata cheese
    Chicken Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Easy and Flavorful Dinner
  • author's hand holding up a cooked turkey meatball
    Mouthwatering Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Pine Nuts Turkey Meatballs
  • Raw Ahi Tuna surrounded by vegetables with a creamy sauce, decorated with sesame seeds and scallions
    Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl
  • Vibrant shrimp stir-fry with colorful vegetables in a black wok, ready to serve.
    Shishito Eggplant Shrimp Stir-Fry
  • Vibrant shrimp pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and asparagus elegantly served in a black bowl.
    Creamy Argentinian Shrimp Pesto Pasta with Jalapeño
  • chickepeas in masala curry topped with poached eggs, sliced avocado and cilantro leaves
    Chickpeas and Egg Masala Skillet
  • 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.
    Easy Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos with Cholula Sour Cream
  • top view of Vegetarian Chipotle Mushroom Lentil Bean Chili in a wide soup bowl topped with sour cream, diced avocado, pico de gallo and pepper jack shredded cheese blend
    Vegetarian Chipotle Mushroom Lentil Bean Chili
  • Pepper Yam Fish Soup in a blue and white decorated bowl
    Fish Pepper Yam Stew | Tilapia, Potatoes, and Corn
  • zhoug chicken in a bowl with broccoli and spiced rice.
    Zhoug Chicken in the Air Fryer
  • top view of the Vegetarian Ras El Hanout White Bean and Kale Soup dish
    Vegetarian Ras El Hanout White Bean and Kale Soup
  • Sesame crusted ahi tuna on a bed of cabbage slaw, carrots, radishes, and zucchini with soy-sesame dressing and garnished with fresh cut lime, cilantro leaves and habanero slices on a wide rim bowl.
    Sesame Seed-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Spicy Sesame-Soy Sauce
  • two Grilled Shrimp skewers with Garlic Jalapeno Butter and Cilantro Lime Rice on a flat round plate garnished with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
    Grilled Shrimp Garlic Jalapeno Butter and Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Two Spicy Falafel Pita Sandwiches with Lemon Tahini Dressing on a round white plate..
    Spicy Falafel Pita Sandwich & Lemon Tahini Dressing
  • top view of the Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Chickpeas Vegetable Curry recipe in a wide rim bowl with basmati rice.
    Air Fryer Roasted Chicken Chickpeas Vegetable Curry
  • Meatball Sandwich Wrap
    Turkey Meatball Wraps
  • cheesy lentil pasta with ground turkey in a saute pan next a cup of basil
    Loaded Cheesy Ground Turkey Red Lentil Pasta
  • Golden-brown omelet topped with arugula, feta, tomatoes, and sunflower seeds on a white plate.
    Spicy Chicken Pitas with Arugula Feta Pomegranate Salad
  • top view of the Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Salmon Salad Rice Bowl dish
    Air Fryer Spicy Cilantro Lime Salmon Salad Rice Bowl
  • top view Plated Quick Air Fryer Lime Chicken Wings on greens with sliced campari tomatoes with Spicy Green Sauce on the bottom and the whole dish garnished with chiffonade herbs in a wide rim bowl
    Quick Air Fryer Lime Chicken Wings with Spicy Green Sauce
  • top view of the Spicy Honey Jalapeno Lime Chicken with Broccolini om a wide round bowl.
    Spicy Honey Jalapeno Lime Chicken with Broccolini

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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.

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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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