MY KITCHEN
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This recipe blog is a personal collection of recipes I cook, test, and return to in my own kitchen. It features a mix of Italian-inspired dishes and modern British recipes, alongside updated versions of traditional favourites. The focus is on simple, well-made food using good ingredients, with recipes that work just as well for everyday cooking as they do for sharing with family and friends. The collection will continue to grow over time, reflecting the food I enjoy cooking most – from comforting classics to more contemporary ideas.
MY KITCHEN
alt="Mike Whitehurst chef cartoon"
This recipe blog is a personal collection of recipes I cook, test, and return to in my own kitchen. It features a mix of Italian-inspired dishes and modern British recipes, alongside updated versions of traditional favourites. The focus is on simple, well-made food using good ingredients, with recipes that work just as well for everyday cooking as they do for sharing with family and friends. The collection will continue to grow over time, reflecting the food I enjoy cooking most – from comforting classics to more contemporary ideas.
MIKE WHITEHURST

MIKE WHITEHURST

CHEF DIRECTOR

I’m Mike — a chef who’s spent 30 years cooking in gastropubs, restaurants, hotels and busy events kitchens. These recipes are the kind of food I love to cook and eat myself: simple, honest, full of flavour and made to be shared.
RECIPES

2 course dinner at Shifnal Golf Club | Event catering

The Brief The client was looking for a two-course dinner with choice, something that felt considered without being overcomplicated. With 40 guests to serve, the key was balance: Keep the menu appealing to everyone Ensure smooth, efficient service Deliver quality,...

Dinner for 80 at a local Rugby club – Catering in Wolverhampton

Rugby club catering in Wolverhampton. Last week we delivered a plated three-course dinner for 80 guests at a local Rugby club — working with limited kitchen space and equipment, but still executing a smooth and efficient service from start to finish. Events like this...

SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS

Strawaberry Daiquiri

Raspberry ripple pavlova

A beautifully light sweet recipe that balances crisp meringue, soft creaminess and fresh raspberry flavour.about this recipeLight, crisp and irresistibly indulgent, this raspberry ripple pavlova is all about contrast. Shatteringly crisp on the outside, soft and...

Salmon Caesar Salad

This salmon Caesar salad is one of those dishes I come back to time and again. Simple ingredients, treated well, and just enough indulgence to make it feel special.about this recipeOrganic salmon form the isle of skye roasted medium served with a classic caesar...

Tomatoes on toast

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes cooked down until sweet and jammy, spooned over whipped feta on toasted sourdough and finished with a crispy fried egg. Simple ingredients, cooked properly.about this recipeSlow-roasted cherry tomatoes cooked down until sweet and jammy,...

Caramel Goldie

CARAMEL GOLDIE with muscavado mascarpone and smashed cinder toffeeabout this recipeThe Caramel Goldie is my take on a proper indulgent blondie — rich, buttery and loaded with deep caramel notes rather than outright sweetness. Using light brown sugar and muscovado...

Beer and beef braised onions

ELEMENTS beer and beef braised onionsabout this recipeThis This recipe is quick and easy, and delivers fantastic results. Whilst being fairly straight forward, if you do have something to ask, don’t worry—I’m always here to help! Feel free to email me anytime for any...

CONFIT GARLIC AIOLI

ELEMENTS confit garlic aioliabout this recipeThis This recipe is quick and easy, and delivers fantastic results. Whilst being fairly straight forward, if you do have something to ask, don’t worry—I’m always here to help! Feel free to email me anytime for any advice by...
BREAKFAST
Tomatoes on toast

Tomatoes on toast

Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes cooked down until sweet and jammy, spooned over whipped feta on toasted sourdough and finished with a crispy fried egg. Simple ingredients, cooked properly.about this recipeSlow-roasted cherry tomatoes cooked down until sweet and jammy,...

LUNCH
Chicken thigh and N’duja porchetta style

Chicken thigh and N’duja porchetta style

Chicken thigh porchetta with fennel and artichoke salad .about this recipeThis dish was inspired by the classic Italian porchetta, call it a roll, a roulade or a simple stuffed chicken thigh, but for this recipe I'm just going with what inspired me to make it. This...

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DINNER
Salmon Caesar Salad

Salmon Caesar Salad

This salmon Caesar salad is one of those dishes I come back to time and again. Simple ingredients, treated well, and just enough indulgence to make it feel special.about this recipeOrganic salmon form the isle of skye roasted medium served with a classic caesar...

PARTY FOOD
Sliders

Sliders

SLIDERS classic cheeseburger | southern fried chicken mayo | portobello mushroom about this recipeThese sliders are built around three flavours I always come back to: a proper classic cheeseburger, southern fried chicken with mayo, and a rich portobello mushroom...

BAKING
Baguette

Baguette

Baguette with t55 flour .about this recipeIf you've ever enjoyed a truly great baguette—whether on holiday in France or from a small artisan bakery miles from home—and now you're struggling to find anything similar, I have the perfect recipe for you. This one brings...

SOMETHING SWEET
Raspberry ripple pavlova

Raspberry ripple pavlova

A beautifully light sweet recipe that balances crisp meringue, soft creaminess and fresh raspberry flavour.about this recipeLight, crisp and irresistibly indulgent, this raspberry ripple pavlova is all about contrast. Shatteringly crisp on the outside, soft and...

ELEMENTS
Beer and beef braised onions

Beer and beef braised onions

ELEMENTS beer and beef braised onionsabout this recipeThis This recipe is quick and easy, and delivers fantastic results. Whilst being fairly straight forward, if you do have something to ask, don’t worry—I’m always here to help! Feel free to email me anytime for any...

TECHNIQUES
DRINKS

RECIPE of the MONTH

Raspberry ripple pavlova

Raspberry ripple pavlova

A beautifully light sweet recipe that balances crisp meringue, soft creaminess and fresh raspberry flavour.about this recipeLight, crisp and irresistibly indulgent, this raspberry ripple pavlova is all about contrast. Shatteringly crisp on the outside, soft and...