Chef Amira Gharib
Chef At Home In Miami
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Freshly Made, Hand Batched and Seasonal Cooking - here to cook for you and yours!
Well hello there!
I’m Chef Mimi, and I’ve been cooking for you and yours for nearly 12 years. To me, dinner parties are all about bringing good food, good friends, and good conversation together. It’s a beautiful blend of two key elements: the delicious cuisine we choose and the unforgettable experience of the evening.
For the menu, how about exploring Egyptian dishes rich in flavor, or we could take a culinary trip to Spain with some tapas? Thai food could add a delightful kick, or we could indulge in the vibrant spices of Trinidadian cuisine. As for drinks, we could complement the meal with a classic Manhattan or Negroni, or perhaps find a nice bottle of bubbly to add some sparkle to the night.
Let’s also think about the festive touches! We could include party poppers for that extra “oomph,” or make it kid-friendly with some fun mocktails and bite-sized treats for the little ones.
I’d love to plan every detail, from personalized place cards for our guests to the perfect color palette for the table accents, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This way, we ensure the night is not only delicious but also beautifully memorable.
I'll be there to take the rest of your shoulders, and let you do the most important job, enjoy!

More about me
For me, cooking is...
all about experimenting with flavors, techniques, and ingredients to create dishes that resonate with our own preferences. Discovering what you like!
I learned to cook at...
I first learned to cook at Cleo in Miami, where my initial chef was incredibly patient, supportive, and knowledgeable. They encouraged me to ask quest
A cooking secret...
My secret is to always have spice blends and preserved goods readily available. Having prepared blends has me ready to enhance any dish!
My menus
PLANTAIN SOUP crispy shallots, roasted garlic
BLACK BEAN SOUP lime crema, jalapeño
AVOCADO SALAD, almond salsa macha, serrano, Florida citrus
EMPANADA pork or chicken, chimichurri, cachucha pepper
PAN CON TOMATE Jamón, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
TAMALES poblano sauce, fresh corn, pork ribs
PULPO CHANCÓN butter bean puree, salsa criolla, roasted potatoes
TORTILLA ESPANOLA Pimento pepper, Parmesan cheese and castelverano
CUBANO pickled onions, dill pickle, fresh potato chips
CEVICHE AMIGOS DEL MAR shrimp and scallop, shredded plantains
FLATBREAD Jamón, Olives and Tomatoes
FRIED PORK BELLY avocado salsa and warm grapefruit vinaigrette
PAELLA Spanish chorizo, Valencia rice, saffron and shrimp
PORK PORTERHOUSE guava BBQ sauce,
RED SNAPPER grilled banana leaf, tomatoes and salsa verde
LAMB BARBACOA chilie guajilo adbo, crispy twice-cooked
FRIED CHICKEN orange marinade, buttermilk and cumin
ARROZ CALDO crispy garlic, chicken skin, lemon
FLAN cuban coffee, vanilla, condensed milk
ALGARROBINA TRES LECHES torched meringue, coconut
RICE PUDDING fresh coconut, cashew milk, Valencia rice
COCONUT ICE CREAM grilled pineapple, toasted cinnamon dark rum
KEY LIME: spiced graham cracker, Florida limes
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Soup CORN AND GOAT CHEESE, SHRIMP, AND BROWN BUTTER CHANTERELLES
Hushpuppy WILD RAMP, GREEN GODDESS, JALAPENO
Bisque GREEN GARLIC, HERBED BUTTERMILK, FRIED GREEN TOMATO CROUTONS
Biscuits EINKORN, RED PEPPER JELLY, WHIPPED HONEY BUTTER
Beet salad FIG MARMALADE, BASIL CRUMBS, RICOTTA
Cornbread BLUE MASA, SPICED HONEY BUTTER
Cauliflower MEYER LEMON, PINK PEPPER, WATERCRESS
Clam chowder LARD SALTINE CRACKER, BACON, DILL
Mixed greens: ALMOND SALSA MACHA, SERRANO, AVOCADO
Shrimp and grits TOMATO, TARRAGON, CELERY OIL
Roasted pork belly CRUSHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE AND WALNUT SALSA
Beef rib: olallieberry bourbon compote, green peppercorn
Spare ribs BURNT APPLE PUREE, SMOKED CORN SALAD
Fried chicken BLACK CHERRY HOT SAUCE, BLACK EYED PEA PANCAKE
Iberico pork FARRO, CELERY, PEACHES
Trout SALSA VERDE, MEYER LEMON, URFA
Bread pudding GELATO, COCONUT MILK, BRIOCHE
Banana bread BANANAS, COCONUT SORBET
Classic Pecan Pie, toasted pecans, caramelized butter
Apple tarte Tartin, malt crumble, vanilla ice cream
Blueberry pie, BLUEBERRY COMPOTE, CORN ICE CREAM, HONEYCOMB
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GRILLED ARTICHOKES celery, meyer lemon and olive caramel
POACHED ASPARAGUS hollandaise, cured egg yolk, breadcrumbs
LIMA BEANS sorrel, pecorino, garlic confit and cured yolk
FRENCH ONION SOUP Caramelized onion stock, pain de mie, raclette cheese
SMOKED SPLIT PEA Carrot, creme fraiche, chickweed
PECORINO CUSTARD pea puree, pea tendrils, romano cheese
CREAM OF SUNCHOKES Persimmon red-eye gravy, sunchoke chips
BEET SALAD beet green marmalade, figs, blue cheese, walnuts
CAULIFLOWER (gf) toasted garlic. fried capers. cauliflower puree
BRUSSELS (gf) candied walnut. cranberry. fig gastrique. green apple
AVOCADO carrot ginger dressing. crispy rice. miso glaze. blistered shishito
SUNCHOKE pickled pear. pistachio. mint. olive purée
FENNEL CONFIT Kumquats, feta, black olive caramel
TANDOORI CARROTS Labneh, vadouvan butter, cilantro flowers
ZUCCHINI CONFIT burrata, sourdough, zucchini with basil, chili and lemon
CHICKPEAS IN BROTH pan con tomato, olive oil and black pepper
KING TRUMPET MUSHROOMS Potato puree, puntarelle and bordelaise sauce
VANILLA AND NASTURTIUM Ice cream, panade and candied nasturtium
PANNA COTTA grape granita, caramel, milk crumbles
CHOCOLATE TART Hazelnut cremeux, flaky salt, praline feuilletine
COCONUT ICE CREAM grilled pineapple, toasted cinnamon dark rum
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Hummus SPICED LAMB, PINE NUTS, SUMAC
Stuffed cabbage leaves LAMB, ONION, RICE,
Mana'eesh ZA'ATAR, LABNEH
Shakshouka RED PEPPER, EGGS, ZHOUG
Baby carrots LENTIL, SMOKED LABNEH, CRISP PITA
Cigars MINCED LAMB, BERBERE, PARSLEY SALAD
Falafel ROASTED TOMATO TAHINI, PICKLED SHALLOTS, CILANTRO
Burrata MINT, POMEGRANATE SYRUP, PINE NUTS, PRESERVED LEMON
Orange salad TOMATOES, ALMONDS, RAISINS, OLIVES, HONEY POMEGRANATE MOLASSES
Baby gem FENNEL, PARMIGIANO, MINT AND HONEY VINAIGRETTE
Fattoush MINT, PITA CRISPS TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS
Charred eggplant SMOKED LABNEH, CUMIN, SOURDOUGH
Watermelon FETA SALAD, MARINATED OLIVES, PRESERVED LEMON
Mackeral fillet BEETROOT EZME, CUMIN EMULSION HERB OIL
Couscous SEVEN VEGETABLES, LAMB, MINT
Red snapper LENTIL CITRUS SALAD, PRESERVED LEMON, GREEN OLIVES
Roasted chicken SAFFRON SAGE BUTTER, SPINACH,
Chicken tagine SPICY HARISSA, FIGS AND ALMONDS, FENUGREEK
Kofta meatballs LAMB AND BEEF, FLATBREAD, YOGURT
Shawarma chicken FENNEL RAITA, PICKLED VEGETABLES
Bisteeya CHICKEN CINNAMON, CATALAN SPINACH, PHYLLO
Date cake SAFFRON CREAM, BURNT CARAMEL
Baklava PISTACHIO ICE CREAM, NUT MEDLEY
Pineapple ARABIC FIVE SPICE, SAFFRON ICE CREAM
Honey mousse with SPICED PEARS, PINE NUT PRALINE
Knafeh AKKAWI, PISTACHIO CRUMBLE
Milk pudding SLICED ALMONDS, M'HALBI
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Empanadas BEEF, OLIVES, RAISINS OR/CORN, GRUYÈRE, POBLANO
Artichokes ESPELETTE MAYO, LEMON
Little gem MOZZARELLA MILANESA, FRIED ANCHOVY VINAIGRETTE
Radicchio and corn MT TAM TRIPLE CREAM, ROASTED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
Heirloom hominy FAVA BEANS, PORK BELLY, FRIED DUCK EGG
Gratin white beans GRILLED ESCAROLE, SUNCHOKES, BAGNA CAUDA CREAM
Baby bok shoy GRILLED, ECUADORIAN PEANUT SAUCE, EGG
Padrón pepper CORN, TOMATOES, FRIED EGG AND MANCHEGO
Octopus CHORIZO ESPUMA, PAPRIKA, DILL
Squid and octopus ceviche FENNEL, ORANGE, CELERIAC
Tuna ceviche YUZU, WHITE SOY, TOMATO
Mackerel CHARRED POBLANO ROMESCO, PICKLED RED ONION
Cast iron trout FINGERLING POTATO, CAPERS
Albacore tuna MOREL MUSHROOM, GREEN GARLIC SALSA VERDE
Chorizo CARROT, FENNEL, CREAMY POLENTA
Rib eye PLUM BUTTER, RED ONION, PEPPERS
Lamb loin CELERY, CUMIN-CHILE, ORANGE
Grilled chicken GRILLED FIGS, MANOURI CHEESE, LENTIL CHIMICHURRI
Squab "al Diablo" SESAME CHILE OIL
Beef chops CHANTERELLE MUSHROOM STROGANOFF
Pork chops MAPLE BRINED, GREEN BEANS A LA PLANCHA
Beef tongue ENSALADA RUSA, SWEETBREAD CROUTONS
Smashed chicken POTATO CRUST, ARUGULA SALAD
Torte WARM HAZELNUT, BROWN BUTTER, HONEYCOMB, HONEY ICE CREAM
Tres leches cake MARIONBERRY ICE CREAM, VANILLA BEAN
Pound cake WHIPPED MASCARPONE, RASPBERRIES, BASIL SUGAR
Grilled peaches MAPLE SWEET CORN, PANNA COTTA
Alfajor cookies DULCE DE LECHE, POWDERED SUGAR
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Tuna YELLOWFIN, GREEN PAPAYA SALAD, SEAWEED
Squid salad RAW, LEMONGRASS, SHALLOT, GINGER
Pad thai EGG, DRIED SHRIMP, TAMARIND
Mussels YEN TA FO BROTH, CRISPY SHALLOTS
Kar moo parlow FIVE-SPICE PORK HOCK
Mussels LEMONGRASS, THAI BASIL
Pad si ew SOY, EGG, CHINESE BROCCOLI
Nam khao tod CRISPY RICE, CHILE JAM, FRIED PEANUTS
Som tum PAPAYA SALAD, GREEN BEAN
Yum hua plee BANANA BLOSSOM, SHREDDED COCONUT, SHRIMP
Summer rolls SHRIMP, THAI BASIL, SAMBAL OELEK
Spring rolls CRAB, AVOCADO, YUZU KOSHO, MAYO
Short rib GAENG MASSAMAN NEUA, TAMARIND, RICE
Duck breast RED CURRY INFUSED JASMINE RICE
Fried chicken TAIWANESE STYLE, FRIED THAI BASIL
Grilled hen FISH SAUCE, PALM SUGAR, NAHM JIM JIAO
Hot and sour CHICKEN, LEMONGRASS, COCONUT
Ice cream COCONUT, BURNT CARAMEL, TOASTED CASHEWS
Sorbet GRAPE, HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD
Panna cotta PANDAN, DOK JOK WAFER
Sorbet LYCHEE, CRUSHED ICE, MAKRUT LIME
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Pizza FRIED DOUGH, ANCHOVIES, LEMON
Fritto misto SQUID, SHRIMP, FENNEL, LEMON, SQUID INK AIOLI
Carpaccio OCTOPUS, ARUGULA, LEMON OIL
Puntarelle ANCHOVY, EGG, PICKLED PEPPER, CAULIFLOWER, NOCELLARA
Lorighitas MUSSELS, FENNEL,
Focaccia GREMOLATA, SARDINE
Tuna TOMATO, CROUTON, ANCHOVY SABAYON
Squid tagliatelle SEAFOOD RAGU, TOASTED CRUMBS, HERBS
Mackeral fillet BEETROOT EZME, CUMIN EMULSION HERB OIL
Sea bass CREME PATIS, ZUCCHINI
Squid WALNUT PESTO, ASPARAGUS
Blue crab CELERY, WHITE ASPARAGUS
Peekytoe crab BLACK TRUMPET, VIN JAUNE
Tuna ONION, TOMATO, AMARANTH
VANILLA AND NASTURTIUM Ice cream, panade and candied nasturtium
CHOCOLATE TART Hazelnut cremeux, flaky salt, praline feuilletine
Bombolini SEASONAL JAM, CREAM, ZUCCHERO
Panna cotta GRAPE GRANITA, BURNT CARAMEL, BUCKWHEAT CRUMBLE
Ice cream MASCARPONE, GRAPPA CURRANTS
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Cotija Cheese, Roasted Garlic Butter
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Italian Pancetta
Three Cheese Mac and Cheese topped with Crispy Panko
House Salad with Winter Citrus, Avocado and Orange Vinaigrette
Buttermilk Biscuits or/ House Buns with Whipped Amish Butter
Charred Shishito Pepper and Blue Corn Cornbread
Roasted and Glazed Thanksgiving Turkey with Turkey Gravy & Herbaceous Stuffing
Roasted Spiced Chicken with Herb Butter
Spice Crusted Roasted Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
CHOCOLATE TART Hazelnut and peanut cremeux, flaky salt, praline feuilletine
Classic Apple Pie with Burnt Caramel, Sea Salt and Tonka Bean Ice Cream
Pumpkin Custard tart with Mascarpone Cream
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PLANTAIN SOUP crispy shallots, roasted garlic
BLACK BEAN SOUP lime crema, jalapeño
AVOCADO SALAD, almond salsa macha, serrano, Florida citrus
EMPANADA pork or chicken, chimichurri, cachucha pepper
PAN CON TOMATE Jamón, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
TAMALES poblano sauce, fresh corn, pork ribs
PULPO CHANCÓN butter bean puree, salsa criolla, roasted potatoes
TORTILLA ESPANOLA Pimento pepper, Parmesan cheese and castelverano
CUBANO pickled onions, dill pickle, fresh potato chips
CEVICHE AMIGOS DEL MAR shrimp and scallop, shredded plantains
FLATBREAD Jamón, Olives and Tomatoes
FRIED PORK BELLY avocado salsa and warm grapefruit vinaigrette
PAELLA Spanish chorizo, Valencia rice, saffron and shrimp
PORK PORTERHOUSE guava BBQ sauce,
RED SNAPPER grilled banana leaf, tomatoes and salsa verde
LAMB BARBACOA chilie guajilo adbo, crispy twice-cooked
FRIED CHICKEN orange marinade, buttermilk and cumin
ARROZ CALDO crispy garlic, chicken skin, lemon
FLAN cuban coffee, vanilla, condensed milk
ALGARROBINA TRES LECHES torched meringue, coconut
RICE PUDDING fresh coconut, cashew milk, Valencia rice
COCONUT ICE CREAM grilled pineapple, toasted cinnamon dark rum
KEY LIME: spiced graham cracker, Florida limes
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Soup CORN AND GOAT CHEESE, SHRIMP, AND BROWN BUTTER CHANTERELLES
Hushpuppy WILD RAMP, GREEN GODDESS, JALAPENO
Bisque GREEN GARLIC, HERBED BUTTERMILK, FRIED GREEN TOMATO CROUTONS
Biscuits EINKORN, RED PEPPER JELLY, WHIPPED HONEY BUTTER
Beet salad FIG MARMALADE, BASIL CRUMBS, RICOTTA
Cornbread BLUE MASA, SPICED HONEY BUTTER
Cauliflower MEYER LEMON, PINK PEPPER, WATERCRESS
Clam chowder LARD SALTINE CRACKER, BACON, DILL
Mixed greens: ALMOND SALSA MACHA, SERRANO, AVOCADO
Shrimp and grits TOMATO, TARRAGON, CELERY OIL
Roasted pork belly CRUSHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE AND WALNUT SALSA
Beef rib: olallieberry bourbon compote, green peppercorn
Spare ribs BURNT APPLE PUREE, SMOKED CORN SALAD
Fried chicken BLACK CHERRY HOT SAUCE, BLACK EYED PEA PANCAKE
Iberico pork FARRO, CELERY, PEACHES
Trout SALSA VERDE, MEYER LEMON, URFA
Bread pudding GELATO, COCONUT MILK, BRIOCHE
Banana bread BANANAS, COCONUT SORBET
Classic Pecan Pie, toasted pecans, caramelized butter
Apple tarte Tartin, malt crumble, vanilla ice cream
Blueberry pie, BLUEBERRY COMPOTE, CORN ICE CREAM, HONEYCOMB
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GRILLED ARTICHOKES celery, meyer lemon and olive caramel
POACHED ASPARAGUS hollandaise, cured egg yolk, breadcrumbs
LIMA BEANS sorrel, pecorino, garlic confit and cured yolk
FRENCH ONION SOUP Caramelized onion stock, pain de mie, raclette cheese
SMOKED SPLIT PEA Carrot, creme fraiche, chickweed
PECORINO CUSTARD pea puree, pea tendrils, romano cheese
CREAM OF SUNCHOKES Persimmon red-eye gravy, sunchoke chips
BEET SALAD beet green marmalade, figs, blue cheese, walnuts
CAULIFLOWER (gf) toasted garlic. fried capers. cauliflower puree
BRUSSELS (gf) candied walnut. cranberry. fig gastrique. green apple
AVOCADO carrot ginger dressing. crispy rice. miso glaze. blistered shishito
SUNCHOKE pickled pear. pistachio. mint. olive purée
FENNEL CONFIT Kumquats, feta, black olive caramel
TANDOORI CARROTS Labneh, vadouvan butter, cilantro flowers
ZUCCHINI CONFIT burrata, sourdough, zucchini with basil, chili and lemon
CHICKPEAS IN BROTH pan con tomato, olive oil and black pepper
KING TRUMPET MUSHROOMS Potato puree, puntarelle and bordelaise sauce
VANILLA AND NASTURTIUM Ice cream, panade and candied nasturtium
PANNA COTTA grape granita, caramel, milk crumbles
CHOCOLATE TART Hazelnut cremeux, flaky salt, praline feuilletine
COCONUT ICE CREAM grilled pineapple, toasted cinnamon dark rum
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Hummus SPICED LAMB, PINE NUTS, SUMAC
Stuffed cabbage leaves LAMB, ONION, RICE,
Mana'eesh ZA'ATAR, LABNEH
Shakshouka RED PEPPER, EGGS, ZHOUG
Baby carrots LENTIL, SMOKED LABNEH, CRISP PITA
Cigars MINCED LAMB, BERBERE, PARSLEY SALAD
Falafel ROASTED TOMATO TAHINI, PICKLED SHALLOTS, CILANTRO
Burrata MINT, POMEGRANATE SYRUP, PINE NUTS, PRESERVED LEMON
Orange salad TOMATOES, ALMONDS, RAISINS, OLIVES, HONEY POMEGRANATE MOLASSES
Baby gem FENNEL, PARMIGIANO, MINT AND HONEY VINAIGRETTE
Fattoush MINT, PITA CRISPS TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS
Charred eggplant SMOKED LABNEH, CUMIN, SOURDOUGH
Watermelon FETA SALAD, MARINATED OLIVES, PRESERVED LEMON
Mackeral fillet BEETROOT EZME, CUMIN EMULSION HERB OIL
Couscous SEVEN VEGETABLES, LAMB, MINT
Red snapper LENTIL CITRUS SALAD, PRESERVED LEMON, GREEN OLIVES
Roasted chicken SAFFRON SAGE BUTTER, SPINACH,
Chicken tagine SPICY HARISSA, FIGS AND ALMONDS, FENUGREEK
Kofta meatballs LAMB AND BEEF, FLATBREAD, YOGURT
Shawarma chicken FENNEL RAITA, PICKLED VEGETABLES
Bisteeya CHICKEN CINNAMON, CATALAN SPINACH, PHYLLO
Date cake SAFFRON CREAM, BURNT CARAMEL
Baklava PISTACHIO ICE CREAM, NUT MEDLEY
Pineapple ARABIC FIVE SPICE, SAFFRON ICE CREAM
Honey mousse with SPICED PEARS, PINE NUT PRALINE
Knafeh AKKAWI, PISTACHIO CRUMBLE
Milk pudding SLICED ALMONDS, M'HALBI
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