Mitmita Pasta with Straciatella and Basil

Habeshas are no stranger to spicing up traditional Italian pasta dishes. Given the brief occupation of Italy in Ethiopia, many Ethiopians adapted pasta to include berbere and yielded a spicy,...

Korerima, Eggplant and Bessobela Shakshuka

I love a cultural crossover, and something I absolutely love is Shakshuka. Traditionally a North African dish served for breakfast, I have added a bit of an Ethiopian twist with...

Kitfo, Ethiopian Beef Tartare

Kitfo, Ethiopian Beef Tartare, is a deliciously spiced and savory delicacy, and one of my favorite dishes. This is a dish that is enjoyed primarily for celebrations - at the...

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with Mitmita

Tools Bowl Fork or whisk Skillet Spatula Ingredients: 2 Croissants  5 eggs  1/2 tbsp of Mitmita (to your desired spice level. Start small, add more as needed)  Salt (to taste) ...

Mitmita Me There Cocktail

Mitmita Me There is a spin on a vodka sour using fruits and spices from Ethiopia. It was created for the inaugural cocktail menu at Cafe Colucci, our award winning...

Fall Winter Salad with Tikur Azmud

Tikur Azmud is a type of nigella or ajwain. It adds a nice crunch and pop of flavor to this fall salad. These tiny seeds may have some health benefits...

Cynthia's Ethiopian-Style Fish Tacos

Vegan Berbere Chocolate Pudding

Vegan Mitmita Aioli

Ethiopian Tomato Dip (& soft cheese over toast)

Simple Scrambled Eggs with Berbere (or Mitmita)

INGREDIENTS  For a 3-egg scramble: 1 tablespoon Traditional Niter Kibbeh 3 large eggs 1 tsp of Berbere, or Mitmita if you want it spicier Salt and pepper to taste  STEPS 1. Whisk...