Minneapolis
4.7
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Chef Mimi

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Chef Mimi
Verified chef
Food Safety Certified
3 Reviews
Chef Mimi is an experienced culinary instructor with a deep passion for Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking. She has taught in community education programs throughout Minnesota and led hands-on workshops across the Midwest and Southwest. Known for her warm, knowledgeable teaching style, she helps guests explore traditional flavors, techniques and ingredients with confidence. Her culinary background also includes Mediterranean, Asian and Southern cuisines, adding versatility and depth to every class she leads.
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Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Mankato State University
awards
  • Award-Winning Instruction: Named the 2026 Silver Winner for "Best Cooking Class" in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Readers’ Poll.
publications
  • 2026 Silver Award, Best Cooking Class — Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • Featured in Best of the Twin Cities, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Voyage Bold, Journey, Woodbury, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove Magazines, plus Fox and CBS live TV appearances • Partnerships with Macalester College, University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and the Swedish Institute • 10+ years teaching Twin Cities culinary education, including 8+ years of summer camps
appearances
  • Trusted culinary workshop partner for prestigious institutions including Purdue University, Macalester College, and Oxford College.
philosophy
  • “Chef Mimi brings the flavors of Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Ethiopian/Eritrean, Jamaican, French and beyond straight to your kitchen.”
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Cooking Classes

COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Mimi A.

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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu
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Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu

  • Sun, Nov 15 • 5:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast
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Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home
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Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove

GROUP COOKING CLASSES WITH Chef Mimi A.

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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu
Available Today
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Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu

  • Sun, Nov 15 • 5:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast
Chef Mimi Shot
Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home
Chef Mimi Shot
Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove

COUPLES CLASSES WITH Chef Mimi A.

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Minneapolis Cooking Class: Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu
Available Today
Chef Mimi Shot
Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu

  • Sun, Nov 15 • 5:00 PM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast
Chef Mimi Shot
Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft an Ethiopian and Eritrean Feast

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Minneapolis Cooking Class: Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home
Chef Mimi Shot
Chef Mimi
4.7 (3)
COOKING CLASS $153.99/person All fees included

Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home

  • Sun, Nov 22 • 11:00 AM +More Dates
  • 1 to 50 guests
  • 4-course meal Great for groups
  • Cottage Grove
Chef Credentials
On Cozymeal since 2026
schooling
  • Mankato State University
awards
  • Award-Winning Instruction: Named the 2026 Silver Winner for "Best Cooking Class" in the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Readers’ Poll.
publications
  • 2026 Silver Award, Best Cooking Class — Mpls.St.Paul Magazine • Featured in Best of the Twin Cities, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Voyage Bold, Journey, Woodbury, Minnetonka, and Maple Grove Magazines, plus Fox and CBS live TV appearances • Partnerships with Macalester College, University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and the Swedish Institute • 10+ years teaching Twin Cities culinary education, including 8+ years of summer camps
appearances
  • Trusted culinary workshop partner for prestigious institutions including Purdue University, Macalester College, and Oxford College.
philosophy
  • “Chef Mimi brings the flavors of Italy, Thailand, Brazil, Ethiopian/Eritrean, Jamaican, French and beyond straight to your kitchen.”

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT EXPERIENCES WITH CHEF MIMI A. IN MINNEAPOLIS

Jane B. Jane B.

Booked the class Craft Authentic Thai Dishes at Home with Chef Mimi in Minneapolis

My husband and I really enjoyed the cooking session with Mimi! She is so knowledgeable about many styles of cooking, and did a great job of guiding us through all the steps of making pad Thai and the vegetable salad course. (I was disappointed that the salad didn't contain fresh cucumber as the class description had stated, but the green bean alternative was tasty too.) Mimi's teaching style was relaxed and easygoing, and she provided us with plenty of opportunities to do the prep and cooking steps both. One thing that was somewhat disappointing, which we didn't realize until after we had left the class and were driving home, is that the appetizer and dessert courses listed in the class description had been overlooked during our session. We exchanged messages with Mimi about this the next day and she explained that there was an issue with availability of some of the needed ingredients, and had simply forgotten to address that during our class, since we were otherwise so busy with talking and cooking. She had also increased the quantities of the main course to help offset the missing components. She offered a plan to make up for the omission of the appetizer and the dessert, so we were happy with that resolution. We enjoyed cooking with Mimi, and would definitely consider signing up for one of her other offerings!

Neil S. Neil S.

Booked the class Handmade Fresh Pasta and Italian Tiramisu with Chef Mimi in Minneapolis

We took a pasta cooking class from Mimi for a date night and it was fantastic. Mimi is an excellent host and instructor. She's very friendly and warm. And she brings a clear passion for cooking and helping others experience that. We had a blast learning with her. Also, our food turned out amazing, it had such a careful choice of flavors for a classic alfredo linguini. I would love to take another class with her sometime. I imagine her Ethiopian dishes would be a special treat.

Maureen Maureen

Lovely chef!

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