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Welcome to Chef Mike Mech's Bungalow Kitchen

THE BUNGALOW KITCHEN BLOG

Every recipe tells a story. That is where the Bungalow Chef is a master.

Mike Mech brings new life to timeless classic recipes and shares many of his own contemporary sweet and savory creations. Now home chefs can easily bring his flavorful dishes to their tables every day or on special occasions.

“No recipe is complete without an introduction relative to its origin. From a story about a family member who first shared the recipe or taught me a special culinary technique, to an occasion that inspired me to create a new dish, to ingredients and methods that fit today’s changing lifestyle. There's something for everyone.”

"Every recipe has a story." ---Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

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White Chocolate Dipped Green Grapes

White Chocolate Dipped Green Grapes

Pairing green grapes with white chocolate makes them magical and an almost guiltless...

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jan 30, 20222 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Chocolate Cognac Truffles

Bungalow Chef’s Chocolate Cognac Truffles

Below is an easy Chocolate Truffle recipe for beginning chocolatiers at home.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jan 30, 20221 min read

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

my Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are a special treat ...

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jan 30, 20222 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Beef Bourguignon

Bungalow Chef’s Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon is an easy, classic and delicious meal for special occasions.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jan 25, 20222 min read

Bungalow Bread Or … The Blizzard of 1967 Survival Bread

Bungalow Bread Or … The Blizzard of 1967 Survival Bread

Loaf after loaf of glorious bread went into the oven and was shared with family, friends and neighbors.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jan 20, 20223 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Roasted Turkey

Bungalow Chef’s Roasted Turkey

The aroma of a turkey baking in the oven always makes me feel happy and cozy!

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 17, 20213 min read

The Best Turkey Dressing (for a crowd)

The Best Turkey Dressing (for a crowd)

Some speak of turkey, or the after the meal pie, but to me it’s all about the dressing.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Cranberry Sauce with Lemon and Maple Syrup

Cranberry Sauce with Lemon and Maple Syrup

As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, I anticipate the wonderful Cranberry Sauce with Lemon and Maple Syrup

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 15, 20212 min read

Bungalow Chef's Apple Strudel

Bungalow Chef's Apple Strudel

How can anyone resist Apple Strudel fresh from the oven?

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Sep 28, 20212 min read

Cinnamon Candied Apples

Cinnamon Candied Apples

Here in the Midwest you would always find Cinnamon Candied Apples at the autumn festivals.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Sep 21, 20212 min read

Shirley’s Garlic Dill Pickles

Shirley’s Garlic Dill Pickles

There, buried in tissue paper were jars of dill pickles with labels that read, “Shirley’s Garlic Dill Pickles.”

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jul 1, 20213 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Handheld Blueberry Pies

Bungalow Chef’s Handheld Blueberry Pies

Simple handheld pies are a great grab and go treat. A perfect dessert for a picnic or beach outing as well.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Jun 1, 20212 min read

American Potato Salad

American Potato Salad

This is when I make my Grandmother Esther’s American Potato Salad.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

May 25, 20212 min read

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Looking for a way to utilize the left over ham from Easter?

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Mar 31, 20211 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Ham En Croute – or – Baked Ham in French Baguette Dough

Bungalow Chef’s Ham En Croute – or – Baked Ham in French Baguette Dough

For generations, my family would wrap the simple bone-in ham in crusty baguette style dough for holidays and special occasions

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Mar 27, 20214 min read

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

What’s more comforting than Mac and Cheese?

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Feb 15, 20212 min read

Bungalow Chef Roast Chicken

Bungalow Chef Roast Chicken

Truly one of my favorite simple meals is a great roast chicken.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Dec 7, 20201 min read

Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom Barley Soup

With the chill of autumn in the air I thought I would share one of my favorite rich and savory dishes … Mushroom Barley Soup.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Holiday Corn Chowder

Holiday Corn Chowder

The holidays are filled with family food traditions but I wonder how many include Corn Chowder?

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 6, 20202 min read

The Bungalow Chef’s Coconut Cake

The Bungalow Chef’s Coconut Cake

This Coconut Cake recipe was passed down from Minnie Bauch, a dear family friend of my Great Grandmother,

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Oct 3, 20202 min read

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