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An online cookbook with a growing collection of flavorful meals, savory sides, and comfort foods worth sharing. Crafted for beginners building confidence and seasoned cooks looking for fresh inspiration.

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Behind Flavor File

Hi, I’m Mia Oku!

Mia Oku, creator of Mia’s Flavor File

Mia’s Flavor File began as a way for me to collect the meals my husband and I love, so I could easily return to them whenever I needed inspiration or forgot what I did the first time. Let’s be honest, sometimes a meal comes out amazing, and then you can’t remember a single thing you added!

Now, I’m excited to share those recipes and ideas with you. Whether you are brand new to cooking and need beginner-friendly guidance, or you are an experienced cook looking for fresh inspiration, welcome to my page.

Mia’s Flavor File will continue to grow as my husband and I try new meals, discover new flavors, and create memories in our home. Have an idea, a suggestion, or simply want to chat? Feel free to send me a message.

I’m so excited for the food journey we’ll be taking together. And remember, the secret ingredients are always love and Adobo 😉

The collection

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What you need

  • 2 cans cooked chicken breast, drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Sourdough bread, a bagel, or serve by itself

Cooking timeline

  1. 0:00
    Drain + shred

    Drain both cans of chicken breast very well. Add the chicken to a medium bowl and shred it finely with a fork.

  2. 0:03
    Make the dressing

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onion powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

  3. 0:06
    Combine

    Add the celery to the shredded chicken. Pour the dressing over it and mix until evenly coated.

  4. 0:10
    Chill

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Trust Me on This: The cumin is meant to stay in the background. Use just ⅛ teaspoon, then serve the chilled chicken salad on toasted sourdough, a bagel, or all by itself.

What you need

  • 2 cans cooked chicken breast, drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Sourdough bread, a bagel, or serve by itself

Cooking timeline

  1. 0:00
    Drain + shred

    Drain both cans of chicken breast very well. Add the chicken to a medium bowl and shred it finely with a fork.

  2. 0:03
    Make the dressing

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onion powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.

  3. 0:06
    Combine

    Add the celery to the shredded chicken. Pour the dressing over it and mix until evenly coated.

  4. 0:10
    Chill

    Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Trust Me on This: The cumin is meant to stay in the background. Use just ⅛ teaspoon, then serve the chilled chicken salad on toasted sourdough, a bagel, or all by itself.

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