WELCOME

Welcome to Good Eats by Mimi! If you’ve landed here, chances are you share my deep, abiding passion for delicious food, kitchen adventures, and the sheer joy of gathering around the table. Grab a cup of coffee (or a snack—no judgment here), get comfortable, and let me tell you what this space is all about.

My name is Mary (aka Mimi), and I am a self-proclaimed flavor enthusiast, home cook, and recipe developer. For as long as I can remember, the kitchen has been my happy place. Whether I’m recreating a comforting classic passed down through generations or experimenting with bold, modern flavor combinations, cooking is my favorite way to tell a story and show love.

And now, I want to share that story with you.

What You’ll Find on Good Eats by Mimi

I created goodeatsbymimi.blog with one simple mission: to take the guesswork out of home cooking and put the fun back into mealtime. Life is too short for boring meals, and cooking shouldn’t feel like a chore.

Here is a sneak peek at what’s cooking on the blog:

  • Approachable Everyday Recipes: Quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep heroes, and satisfying lunches that fit into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor.
  • Weekend Project Recipes: For when you have a little extra time to slow down, bake from scratch, or let something simmer on the stove for hours.
  • Sweet Treats & Indulgences: Because balance is key, and life always has room for dessert—from gooey cookies to show-stopping cakes.
  • Kitchen Tips & Tricks: Tried-and-true hacks to help you feel more confident, efficient, and creative in your own kitchen.

Why “Good Eats”?

To me, “good eats” isn’t about fancy culinary degrees, hard-to-find ingredients, or picture-perfect plating. Good eats are about food that makes you close your eyes, smile, and say, “Mmm.” It’s about the warmth of a homemade soup on a rainy day, the crisp crunch of a perfectly roasted potato, and the shared laughter over a messy, delicious meal.

My recipes are tested (and re-tested) in a real home kitchen, using accessible ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store. If I can make it work here, I promise you can make it work in your kitchen!

Let’s Connect!

A kitchen is always better when it’s full of friends. I don’t want Good Eats by Mimi to be a one-way street—I want this to be a vibrant community of food lovers.

  • Try the recipes: When you make one of my dishes, snap a photo! Tag me on social media so I can see your incredible creations.
  • Leave a comment: Drop a note on the blog posts to let me know how a recipe turned out for you, or if you added your own special twist.
  • Subscribe: Never miss a recipe! Sign up for my newsletter to get delicious inspiration delivered straight to your inbox.

Thank you so much for stopping by and being part of this journey from the very beginning. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just figuring out how to boil water, you belong here.

Now, let’s get into the kitchen and make something delicious!

Latest Recipes

  • Spiced Wafer Cookies

    Recipe yields approximately 27 cookies (using 1 tablespoon size scoops) Move Over, Pumpkin Spice Latte. These Homemade Spiced Wafers Are About to Hijack Your Fall! Look, I love a basic PSL as much as the next sweater-weather enthusiast, but it’s time for the orange-tinted espresso drinks to step aside. Fall has a real MVP, and…

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  • Sourdough Ciabatta Rolls

    Pillowy Perfection: No-Fuss Overnight Sourdough Ciabatta Rolls (18-24hr Cold Ferment!) There’s something truly magical about a perfectly baked ciabatta.  That crisp, crackly crust giving way to an incredibly open, airy, and chewy interior.  It’s the kind of bread that elevates any meal, from a simple soup to a gourmet sandwich.  Many home bakers find ciabatta…

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  • Apple Fritters

    There is a magical moment that happens every autumn when the air turns crisp, the leaves crunch beneath your boots, and the aroma of warm cinnamon and fried dough wafts through the morning air. If you’ve ever stopped by a local orchard or bakery just to grab one of those colossal, craggy, glaze-drenched apple fritters,…

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  • Sourdough Bread – Foolproof Beginner’s Guide

    Conquer the Sourdough: Your Foolproof Beginner’s Guide (No Fancy Techniques Needed!) So, you’ve fallen victim to the sourdough siren song.  The promise of crusty exteriors, tender crumb, and that unmistakable tangy flavor has you dreaming of baking your own loaves.  But then you start researching, and BAM! Autolyse, fermentolyse, tangzhong… it all sounds like a…

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  • Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki

    Whether you’re planning a Mediterranean-inspired dinner party, looking for an easy weeknight meal prep, or simply craving something savory, juicy, and fresh, this dish delivers on every front. Combining a rich blend of ground beef and pork, aromatic herbs, warm Middle Eastern spices, and a cool, zesty cucumber-yogurt sauce (tzatziki), these Greek meatballs are guaranteed…

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  • Chocolate Ice Cream

    Today, I’m sharing my recipe for homemade chocolate custard-based ice cream. It’s deeply chocolatey, perfectly balanced, and ridiculously smooth. However, before we get to the recipe, I need to confess something to you about the photos you’re about to scroll past. Because if you think food bloggers live in a world of effortless perfection, I…

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