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Sik Sik Wat
Sik Sik Wat

Sik Sik Wat

By Chef Mimi|2021-11-10T08:02:38-06:00November 10th, 2021|

In Ethiopia, the word wat is basically the word for stew. But this is no

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Birria
Birria

Birria

By Chef Mimi|2021-11-13T11:28:25-06:00April 7th, 2021|

Birria de Res - Recipe from Chef Josef Centeno, Adapted by Tejal Rao, from NYT

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Berberé
Berberé

Berberé

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-02T14:49:15-05:00November 18th, 2020|

Before one can make any traditional dishes of Ethiopia, it is necessary to make the

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Niter Kebbeh
Niter Kebbeh

Niter Kebbeh

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-02T14:50:21-05:00November 16th, 2020|

Niter Kebbeh is a spice-infused butter. Along with berberé, niter kebbeh is an essential element

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Spiced Gammon Cooked in Cider
Spiced Gammon Cooked in Cider

Spiced Gammon Cooked in Cider

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-02T14:51:22-05:00November 6th, 2020|

Ever since my daughter had a cider-cooked gammon on Christmas in England with her now-husband,

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Mincemeat Ice Cream
Mincemeat Ice Cream

Mincemeat Ice Cream

By Chef Mimi|2021-11-03T10:19:25-05:00November 22nd, 2019|

I know. Your initial impression of ice cream with mincemeat may not be favorable. But

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Curry Ketchup
Curry Ketchup

Curry Ketchup

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-08T13:01:16-05:00April 24th, 2019|

I’ve mentioned a few times that my eating life practically revolves around condiments. I love

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Mulled Wine
Mulled Wine

Mulled Wine

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-08T13:21:04-05:00November 21st, 2018|

When I think of mulled wine, I think of my daughter and I visiting my

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Pipián Rojo
Pipián Rojo

Pipián Rojo

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-07T09:16:07-05:00October 2nd, 2018|

The story behind my discovery of Pipián Rojo is an interesting one, because my husband

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Spiced Pear Liqueur
Spiced Pear Liqueur

Spiced Pear Liqueur

By Chef Mimi|2022-04-04T08:04:48-05:00November 6th, 2014|

I've been making liqueurs for years, especially in the fall so that they are ready

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