michael mech

Simple handheld pies are a great grab and go treat. A perfect dessert for a picnic or beach outing as well. Easy to make and great for the young ones in the family to spend time in the kitchen.

Bungalow Chef's Handheld Blueberry Pie

Sunday morning at the Bungalow is a perfect time to bake! The aroma of warm cinnamon lofting through my home is a great way to start a very relaxing day!

Bungalow Chef's Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls

The aroma of a turkey baking in the oven always makes me feel happy and cozy! It also brings back memories of my childhood when there were four generations of cooks in my mother�s kitchen working together to feed the masses of friends and family.

Bungalow Chef's Roasted Thanksgiving Turkey

My Onion, Leek and Pea Gratin pays homage to the onion root vegetable and the farmers who worked the rich Midwestern soil in days past. This is the perfect accompaniment with roast chicken, holiday ham, as well as beef or pork roast.

Onion, Leek and Pea Gratin

My favorite meal of the year is Thanksgiving, full of traditions, remembrances and great flavors. Some speak of turkey, or the after the meal pie, but to me it�s all about the dressing.

Best Thanksgiving Dressing

As the Thanksgiving holiday nears, I anticipate the wonderful Cranberry Sauce with Lemon and Maple Syrup I�m soon to make.

Cranberry Sauce with Lemon and Maple Syrup

Whether you�re a turkey aficionado, dressing devotee or pumpkin pie enthusiast, we all have our favorites. However, you rarely hear folks say that the potato dish is the one they look forward to with zeal on this day of honoring America�s first harvest feast. Well, that�s about to change.

Rosemary Potato Soufflé

Rhubarb Custard Pie

The pairing of peanut butter and chocolate has been one of America�s favorite flavor combinations for years, and my�Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are a special Valentine�s Day treat you can share with those that you love�or make just for yourself!

Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Heart Cookies

Rosemary Potato Soufflé

Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon

Potato Souffle

Potato Soufflé