Sheba's Kitchen

Welcome to Sheba's Kitchen: Ethiopian Cuisine Highlighting Tigrayan Dishes, where we celebrate the rich tapestry of Ethiopian cuisine with a special focus on the distinctive dishes of Tigray. Each recipe within these pages narrates a story, whether it's about unique ingredients, cooking techniques, or cultural practices specific to Tigray or shared across Ethiopia. Sheba's Kitchen offers a bounty of delicious options for everyone. From hearty stews to delicate injera, our recipes cater to meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, and those following a gluten-free diet. By celebrating these cherished customs and the joy of shared meals, we foster a sense of community and connection through the universal language of food.

Welcome to Sheba's Kitchen: Ethiopian Cuisine Highlighting Tigrayan Dishes! At Sheba's Kitchen, we celebrate the rich tapestry of Ethiopian cuisine with a special focus on the distinctive dishes of Tigray. Each recipe within these pages narrates a story, whether it's about unique ingredients, cooking techniques, or cultural practices specific to Tigray or shared across Ethiopia. Sheba's Kitchen offers a bounty of delicious options for everyone. From hearty stews to delicate injera, our recipes cater to meat lovers, vegetarians, vegans, and those following a gluten-free diet. By celebrating these cherished customs and the joy of shared meals, we foster a sense of community and connection through the universal language of food.

Sheba's Kitchen is not just about cooking; it's about understanding and appreciating the culture behind the food. Each recipe is accompanied by cultural notes that provide context and deepen your connection to the cuisine. Learn about unique Ethiopian ingredients like teff, an ancient grain used to make injera. Gain insights into cooking methods that have been passed down through generations, along with special holidays and festivals that bring people together. Food has a unique ability to unite people, and at Sheba's Kitchen, we celebrate this communal spirit. Whether you are preparing a meal for your family, hosting a dinner party, or simply exploring new cuisines, our cookbook encourages you to share the joy of food with those around you.

Join us on this culinary journey as we savor the essence of Ethiopian cuisine and Tigrayan dishes (with a contemporary spin), one recipe at a time.

Adiam Tsegaye, Ethiopian American with Tigrayan roots, is the Owner/Chef of Mela Bistro in Oakland, California. She embarked on her culinary journey at an early age, alongside her mother. Recognizing her passion for food, her parents presented her first cookbook in her native language at the age of thirteen. After completing culinary school, she relocated to California, where she managed Café Lenza and Adiam Teff Delights before assuming the role of Executive Chef at Mela Bistro. Many of the recipes in this cookbook draw inspiration from her experiences in Tigray. Adiam, with 18 years of expertise in the food and hospitality industry, expresses her heritage through her cooking. Additionally, she serves as a board member for Community Kitchen, a nonprofit organization in Oakland that provides restaurant-standard meals to the unhoused community.