Culinary School with Mimi (ages 11-15)

Enrichment - Youth / Cooking -

Youth Summer 2026

Food is a fun way to celebrate diversity and learn about other cultures. Gain practical kitchen skills and learn techniques to make several unique dishes. Discover how to throw together the perfect pasta dough, roll and slice it into noodles, and make an alfredo sauce to smother your freshly made noodles. Discover the secrets to restaurant-quality egg rolls and samosas that can be made right in your own kitchen. These appetizers are jammed with flavors from around the world and can be a quick way to incorporate leftovers into something new and fun to eat. Make a variety of egg rolls, samosas and dipping sauces. Mouthwatering desserts will be served the last day of class. Receive a culinary diploma at the conclusion of class. Class includes all supplies and provides lunch daily. Demonstration, hands-on and tasting.

Selam Mimi Asfaha

As a beloved local culinary icon, Chef Mimi brings vibrant passion and expertise to her cooking classes, creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for students of all ages and skill levels. With almost a decade of teaching Community Education classes in Minnesota and Wisconsin, leading workshops across the Midwest and Southwest (in-person and virtually), and cooking live on local TV stations, like CBS and Fox, Chef Mimi’s diverse repertoire spans Ethiopian/Eritrean, Mediterranean, Asian, Brazilian and Caribbean Cuisines, inspiring students to explore global flavors.

July 2026