How I Got My Book Deal & What I Cooked Last Week
The Journey to My First Cookbook, Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls, Mom’s Shrimp Fried Rice
Hi everyone,
I hope you had a great week! I’ve officially finished all 100 recipes for my cookbook and will be sending the manuscript to my editor on Monday. The final recipe was a Mediterranean Chicken Plate, where everything comes together on a single sheet pan. It was so yummy and I definitely feel like I ended on a high note!
Putting the finishing touches on everything these past few days has made me even more excited about the book. There are so many incredible dishes I can’t wait for you to try. Every recipe has been tested (and re-tested!) to make sure it’s just right, so I’m confident they’ll turn out beautifully in your kitchen :) With the book on my mind so much this week, I thought now would be the perfect time to share something I’ve been meaning to tell you: how I landed my book deal.
But first, here’s a recipe for a delicious teriyaki chicken bowl. It’s an easy dinner that is always a hit, and I hope you enjoy it!
What I Cooked Last Week! ↓
Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls
This teriyaki is savory, tangy, and sweet, but not too sweet. It has fresh pops of flavor from the ginger and garlic.
You can download the PDF recipe above and watch the video here :)
Mom’s Shrimp Fried Rice
My mom says that the secret to the best fried rice is letting the rice fry undisturbed in some melted butter until it gets crispy and golden brown around the edges. This way, you’ve got all those little pops of texture running through the rice.
How I Got My Book Deal
Ever since starting Maxi’s Kitchen in 2018, writing a cookbook has been a dream of mine. My goal has always been to inspire people to cook and feel confident in the kitchen. A cookbook felt like the perfect next step—something you could hold in your hands, bring into your kitchen, and cook from again and again. I wanted to create a book that works hard for you, one that gets dog-eared, splattered with food, and loved over time.
But landing a book deal? That’s a whole journey on its own. Here’s how it worked for me:
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