Host Jamika Pessoa poses with her Crab Stuffed Hush Puppies, or Crush Puppies, as seen on Let's Eat, Season 1.

Host Jamika Pessoa poses with her Crab Stuffed Hush Puppies, or Crush Puppies, as seen on Let's Eat, Season 1.

Photo by: Jason DeCrow

Jason DeCrow

Jamika Pessoa is a chef and caterer to the stars, known for bold twists on traditional dishes, especially those of her Southern and Caribbean heritages. Audiences first met Jamika on Food Network Star where they came to know her innovative style, sassy personality, and inspiring tenacity in the kitchen.Since then she has been featured on Cooking Channel's Donut Showdown, Unique Sweets. Jamika is also a recurring judge on Food Network's upcoming series Ultimate Summer Cook-Off.

Jamika's Recipes

Stuffed Grilled Turkey Burger Topped with Grilled Peaches

Mango Mojito Pudding

Cookies and Scream Graveyard Crunch

Classic Cobb Mason Jar Salad

Chicken Corn Chowder Biscuit Bowls

Linguine with Parmesan Chicken and Artichokes

Sloppy Joe-Nut

Mini Lasagna Roll-ups

Main Challenge: Spicy Southern Collard Greens with Sweet Maple Cornbread

Deep-Dish Spaghetti Pizza

Blue Cheese-Aged Rib-Eye Steak

Butter Cracker "Apple Pie"

Southwestern Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Crush Puppies

Spicy Grilled Pineapple Shortcake

Lemon-Herb Potato and Pasta Mason Jar Salad

Parmesan Chicken Fingers and Chicken Piccata

Jack-O'-Lantern Onion Dip

No-Mess Pizza Bread In A Bag

Quick Sausage and Seafood Stew

Crispy Egg Noodle-Wrapped Shrimp

No-Mess Cinnamon Bread In A Bag

About Jamika

Jamika Pessoa

Jamika Pessoa is a chef and caterer to the stars, known for bold twists on traditional dishes, especially those of her Southern and Caribbean heritages.

Jamika's Show