Posted on February 14, 2019
by mmech
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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! My easy to make Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls use a basic bread-baking technique and is a great family project. Isn’t it time your family gathered […]
Posted on October 8, 2018
by mmech
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Late summer bounty from the garden is always a delight to use and to share with friends and family. This quick appetizer, or small bite, is on trend and beautiful with south of the border flavors. My cool and refreshing Roasted Corn and Avocado Salsa Mini Bites are the perfect addition for that first party of […]
Posted on August 29, 2018
by mmech
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Lemon Curd is one of my favorite go-to desserts! Recipes for this English heritage delight date back to the 1800’s where it was a much different consistency that what we know today. It wasn’t until much later it that it was served with scones or as a spread on pancakes or waffles with fresh blueberries. […]
Posted on August 2, 2018
by mmech
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My childhood summers are relived with this great summer berry snack cake. Family trips to Michigan’s berry belt, roadside farm stands and “u-pick” farms on “The Red Arrow Highway” are some of my sweetest summer memories. A blend of berries gives this cake a balance of tart and sweet. Served with whipped cream or ice cream it […]
Posted on March 15, 2018
by mmech
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Truly one of my favorite simple meals is a great roast chicken. So easy, flavorful, and everyone thinks you slaved for hours. I believe if you asked every Chef what their favorite home cooked meal is, a roast chicken would be the hands down winner. The leftovers are amazing for chicken salad or soup, and the […]
Posted on November 2, 2017
by mmech
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If you keep up with my Recipe Revival blog you know that Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite meal of the year. Full of culinary traditions and flavorful memories, we all step out of our weekday routine and create the ultimate family feast on this special Thursday in November. Whether you’re a turkey aficionado, dressing devotee […]
Posted on August 23, 2017
by mmech
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As a youngster, I was blessed to go on food related travel adventures with my family. One trip, that instilled an array of memories, was to the Brown Country, Indiana Maple Syrup Festival where we visited a farm that processed maple syrup. The amazing aroma from the sugar shack was something I will never forget…sweet with an amber smoldering […]
Posted on February 2, 2017
by mmech
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Beef Bourguignon is an easy, classic and delicious meal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day. I suggest you make this a day ahead then reheat it so the flavors come to their full bloom. When I a kid I wasn’t particularly interested in sports as I lacked two important physical components…speed and coordination. (If you’re imagining […]
Posted on October 11, 2016
by mmech
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As a child, going to the carnival or county fair was always a treat. While most kids went for the thrill of carny rides like Tilt-A-Whirl, Enterprise, Ferris Wheel, or Bumper Boats, I went for the interesting foods at these seasonal events. Here in the Midwest you would always find Cinnamon Candied Apples at the […]
Posted on December 8, 2015
by mmech
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It’s time to start thinking about what to serve at your New Year’s Eve celebration…and of course the selections are endless. A tried and true bungalow option that always made an appearance at my “Putting on the Ritz” holiday event is shrimp cocktail. This celebratory dish is perfectly paired with a glass of bubbly or […]