Welcome to Mima’s Recipes
Mima’s Recipes began in my childhood, watching my mother cook from the kitchen table and meticulously recording everything she did so that, someday, I could recreate her delicious food. Over the years, I’ve added my own recipes, each shaped by the same patience and persistence she instilled in me.
A fusion of flavours from Armenia, Egypt, & the Middle East, recreated in Australia
“Mima” means grandmother and evokes warmth, love and comfort. Used by a small group of Armenian neighbours in Cairo, Egypt from around the 1940’s, it has stayed in our family ever since. Now, as a Mima myself, my mission is to share these treasured recipes so that they continue to be prepared and enjoyed – always with love.
Mima’s Favourites
Mima (my mum) & Me
Growing up, home cooked food shared with family and friends, was at the heart of everything. The kitchen was literally the central room of our home.
As a young child, it was obvious I had Mum’s attention to detail. While she cooked, I recorded every step she took – I think she was quite amused (and I hope somewhat proud) that I did this so seriously and meticulously… if she added an extra pinch of salt, I made sure I had that noted!
This focus has brought our family recipe archives, including my own recipes, to life.
So enjoy, as Dad woud say, in happiness and good health!
And always with love,
Mima Norma