MIMI'S RECIPES

Salam! One of my passions is food and as I learn about other cultures, I try to learn about their cuisines. Whenever I travel, I prefer to live with the people and not in the tourist areas so I can learn more about them and about their customs and cuisines. Here are some of my favorite foods from home and from around the world that I have tried along the way.

Friday, May 25, 2007

Baked Apples (USA)

Recipe by Paula Deen (http://www.foodnetwork.com) Prep time: 6 minutes In active prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 15 minutes This can be serv...

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Recipe by http://www.cooks.com 1/4 lb. white chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup butter, softened 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 e...

Bamia Stew/Soup (Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan)

Kuwaiti Version: Yield: 6 servings 2 cups washed lentils 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 5 cups water 1 tbsp ghee 1 clov...

Chicken Tikka Masala (India)

I am adding this dish to my recipe list because many people comment me when I make it and always ask me to do it, so I guess it is a good on...

Shrimp Murabyan (Kuwait)

This is the only pic I could find online for this dish, but when I make it, it turns out much prettier, and the turmeric gives it a nice col...

Easy Caesar Salad and Crutons

Recipe by Tyler Florence (www.foodnetwork.com) Dressing: 2 cloves garlic, smashed with a pinch of kosher salt and a little olive oil 2 ancho...

Mansaf - Lamb in Yogurt Sauce (Jordan) (My favorite Meat dish)

The national dish of Jordan is Mansaf: lamb seasoned with aromatic herbs, sometimes lightly spiced, cooked in yoghurt, and serv...

Cheese Souffle

3 tbsp each butter and flour 1/2 Kosher salt 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Dash of ground black pepper 1 cup milk 4 eggs, separated 3/4 to 1 cup sh...

Popovers

This is my favorite dinner roll to make. It is light and soft and flavorful and practically melts in your mouth. I love it with jam and but...

Mimi's Pancake Recipe

I love pancakes, but I'm particular about them. I don't like them to be too bready or doughy. I like them to be light, almost a cro...

Zebaidy (Fish and Rice) (Kuwait)

Zebaidy, or silver pomfret, is one of the most popular among Kuwaitis. The recipe below includes black lemon (o...

Hot Fruit Punch (Guatemala)

Ponche Caliente de Frutas 1 box of raisins, soaked in water 1/2 cup dried albaricoques (will translate later) 1/2 cup dried apples, and cube...

Horchata de Avena (Guatemala)

This is one of my favorite drinks from Latin America. It is very refreshing but also more filling than just plain old juice. 1 cup ground o...

Karkaday (Kuwait and Guatemala)

As I have mentioned before. I have observed many parallels between Arab foods and Latin American foods. Here is yet another example... Gua...

Hot Buttered Cider

Yield: 10 servings Recipe by Better Homes and Gardens, http://lifestyle.msn.com Prep time: 10 min Cook: 15 min Carbs: 30g 8 cups apple c...

Khoresh Fesenjan (Iran {my favorite chicken dish!})

A khoresh is a thick stew-like sauce which is served over rice in Iran. This famous cersion owes its superb flavor to pomegranates and waln...

Sunken Chocolate Cakes with Coffee Ice Cream

Yield: 4 servings Note: Coating the muffin tins with butter and sugar gives these little cakes sparkle and a bit of crunch. 8 tbsp (1 stic...

Molten Chocolate Lava Cake (My favorite dessert ever!)

Recipe from Nigella Lawson www.foodnetwork.com Recipe: Chocohotopots 1 stick plus 1 tbsp salted butter 4 oz semisweet chocolate, with 60 ...

Fig and Cheese Spread

Start to finish: 30 minutes Yield: 8 appetizer servings 4 oz dried figs (about 8), halved or quartered 1 tbsp butter 1 cup thinly sliced o...

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Stuffed Mushrooms

Prep time: 25 min Bake: 8 min Yield: 24 mushrooms 24 large fresh mushrooms, 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter 1/4 cup sliced green onions 1 clo...

Potato Skins

Prep Time: 20 minutes Bake: 50 minutes Oven: 425 degrees F Yield: 24 wedges 6 large baking potatoes 2 tsp cooking oil 1 tsp chili powder,...

Sauteed Tofu with Bitter Greens

Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 one-pound block extra-firm tofu 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp chili paste (optiona...

Mini Coconut Cupcakes

Yield: 30 cupcakes Recipe from Real Simple Magazine, Adapted from "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook" (Clarkson Potter/Publishers). ...

Apple Vichyssoise (France)

Prep time: 15 min Total time: 50 min Chilling time: 4 hours Yield: 4 servings 2 tbsp butter 3 leeks, thinly sliced (white and pale green ...

Kibbeh bel Leben (Lebanon)

What I have found interesting is the similarity between many of the Arabic foods and Latin American foods I have come across through my trav...

Baked Bananas (Guatemala)

4 large bananas 1/2 stick butter 2 tbsp honey Lemon juice Sour cream Peal the bananas and cut them in half, lengthwise. Preheat the oven to ...

Arepas (Venezuela)

This food reminds me a lot of my students in baseball from Venezuela. They all loved arepas so much. I remember they often spoke of them a...

Adas Polo (Iran)

This is my favorite kind of rice dish after morro de Guandules from the Dominican Republic (will post this recipe later). This savory mix of...

Kuwaiti Traditional Tea

I love tea! There are so many kinds I like, but here is one I am particularly fond of because it has my two favorite spices. By the way,...

Guatemalan Enchiladas or "Tostadas"

Yield: 10 servings 1lb beef rochoy (still don't know translation for this term) 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped g...

Pastry Dough (Excellent for pies and can be frozen)

Prep time: 20 min Total time: 1 hour, 20 min (includes chilling) Yield: One 9-inch double crust pie 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp kosher salt 1 ...

Gazpacho (Spain)

Prep: 30 minutes Total time: 2.5 hours (includes chilling) Yield: 6-8 servings Recipe from Real Simple Magazine 3 small fennel bulbs, roug...

Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce (Thailand)

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk Juice of one lime 1 tsp red curry paste or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp brown s...

Linguine with Tuna, Olives, and Capers (Italy)

1 lb. Linguine 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped 1/2 lb fresh boiled tuna (boil tuna steak with time and bay leaves and sal...

Easy Chocolate Frosting

4 Squares Bakers UNSWEETENED baking chocolate 16 oz Powdered Sugar 1 Stick Butter 1/3 cup milk MELT 4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate i...

Chocolate Tips

Tip: Do not store chocolate in refrigerator. If a recipe calls for unsweetened cocoa, use 1 square unsweetened baking chocolate for every 3...

Mexican Wedding Cakes (My favorite cookie)

2/3 cup (65 grams) toasted nuts ( pecans , walnuts , hazelnuts ) ...

Chilean Empanadas

The Empanada Dough: 1 kilo flour 1/8 kilo butter 1 tsp sal 1 tsp baking powder (polvo real) 1 cup warm milk 1 cup warm water Preparation Mel...

Crepes (France)

1 1/4 cups milk 1 large egg 2/3 cup flour About 2 tsp salted butter (I always use salted butter, unless otherwise noted. I prefer the flavo...

Shrimp Scampi with Linguini (Italy)

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence Show: Tyler's Ultimate Episode: Ultima...

Chuchitos (Guatemala)

2 lbs "Quaker brand" corn masa (corn tortilla flour) 2 lbs chicken or meat of choice 1/2 lb butter Salt to taste Chicken broth for...

Quick and Easy Enchiladas (Mexico)

Serving: 8 Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 35 min 8 corn tortillas McCormick Enchilada Sauce Mix 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 1 1...

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About Me

Nickname: Mimi: I study Islamic Studies and International Business at the university, and enjoy studying political science and languages as well. On my free time I study Arabic, Hebrew, and religion. I am Guatemalan and American.I am also Spanish, Italian Scottish and German. I also speak Spanish, Japanese, and Italian. I love to learn about other cultures. I also love to learn about nutrition and fitness. I am very active in sports, outdoor activities and exercise, and flamenco dance class. I am fascinated with my country, Guatemala, it is such a beautiful place, full of variety and rich culture and history, especially the Maya. I LOVE to cook and I try to have a well-balanced diet. Someday I also hope to learn Amharic, Persian (Farsi), and Aramaic and I hope to travel to all of the middle east and Ethiopia, Japan, and Sicily.

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