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...

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Jan 30, 20222 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Chocolate Cognac Truffles

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

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Jan 30, 20221 min read

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

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

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Jan 30, 20222 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Beef Bourguignon

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

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Jan 25, 20222 min read

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.

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Jan 20, 20223 min read

Bungalow Chef’s Roasted Turkey

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

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Nov 17, 20213 min read

Bungalow Chef's Apple Strudel

How can anyone resist Apple Strudel fresh from the oven?

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Sep 28, 20212 min read

Cinnamon Candied Apples

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

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Sep 21, 20212 min read

Shirley’s Garlic Dill Pickles

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

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Jul 1, 20213 min read

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.

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Jun 1, 20212 min read

American Potato Salad

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

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May 25, 20212 min read

Holiday Corn Chowder

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

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Nov 6, 20202 min read

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

Great-Grandma Rose Schade’s Pecan Crescent Cookies

Grandma Rose was born during the horse and buggy days yet she lived to see Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Today, whenever I see a crescent

Mike Mech, The Bungalow Chef

Aug 2, 20202 min read

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