Tag: good eats by mimi
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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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Homemade Alfajores
There is a charming new little bakery in a town near us called Gather. If you’ve ever lived in or visited a bustling resort town, you probably know the drill: getting anywhere on the weekends requires tactical parking strategies, patience, and a little bit of luck. To make matters trickier, Gather is only open Friday,…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
You know how it goes—sometimes it takes a little nudge from your family to get things done. The other day, my daughter Melissa called me with a very specific request. She asked if I had a strawberry rhubarb pie recipe on my blog. She said she had searched the site up and down, but couldn’t…
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All Butter Pie Crust
The Ultimate Guide to Flaky, All-Butter Homemade Pie Crust (Makes 2 Crusts) There is a distinct magic in a truly homemade pie crust. Store-bought versions have their place, but nothing compares to the golden, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth perfection of a crust made from scratch. If the thought of making pie pastry intimidates you, take a deep…
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Mint Chocolate Stracciatella Gelato
There’s something magical about the foods our grandchildren love. For our sweet grandson Seth, his absolute weakness is mint chocolate chip ice cream. Whenever he visits, you can almost guarantee a trip to the local scoop shop is on the agenda. So, when I found out he was coming to stay with us last week,…
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Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad
The Ultimate Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad: A Zesty, Fresh Weeknight Winner Looking for a meal that hits the perfect balance of fresh, savory, and satisfying? This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Salad is exactly what your recipe rotation needs. Combining the smoky char of perfectly grilled chicken with the creamy bite of pearl mozzarella, the salty punch…