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

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

Grandma Esther’s Braised Red Cabbage

...when the weather chills, Grandma Esther’s Braised Red Cabbage comes to mind in a heartbeat.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Nov 3, 20212 min read

Halloween Popcorn Balls

...My favorite bounty was Popcorn Balls.

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Oct 14, 20212 min read

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

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

What’s more comforting than Mac and Cheese?

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Feb 15, 20212 min read

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

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

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