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

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...

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...

Chicken Kiev with parmesan gnochhi

CHICKEN KIEV with parmesan gnocchi .about this recipeThis is my take on Chicken Kiev, served with soft parmesan gnocchi instead of the usual chips or mash. The crisp breadcrumbed chicken keeps things familiar, while the gnocchi adds a richer, more modern feel, soaking...
BREAKFAST

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LUNCH
Lasagne

Lasagne

LASAGNE with PANCETTA AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE.SERVES 8PREP TIME 30 minutesCOOKING TIME3.5 hoursOVEN TEMP180 °c Ingredients500g of 5% mince beef 500g good quality pork sausage 200g of pancetta 25g of beef dripping 1 pack of shop bought fresh pasta sheets 100g Bovril 1...

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DINNER
Cauli Kedgeree

Cauli Kedgeree

CAULIFLOWER KEDGEREE with SMOKED HADDOCK, SPINACH AND COURGETTE.SERVES 4PREP TIME 5 minutesCOOKING TIME40 mins approxOVEN TEMP180 °c Ingredients600g of smoked haddock1 small cauliflower1 courgette1 white onion50g of ghee or avocado oil2 tbsp of madras curry powder1/2...

PARTY FOOD

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BAKING

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SOMETHING SWEET
Flapjack

Flapjack

Flapjack with bee pollen and chia seeds .about this recipeBee pollen and chia seeds flapjack Packed with natural energy, these wholesome flapjacks combine the chewy sweetness of dried fruit, the crunch of nuts, and the superfood power of bee pollen and chia seeds....

ELEMENTS

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TECHNIQUES

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DRINKS

RECIPE of the MONTH

Flapjack

Flapjack

Flapjack with bee pollen and chia seeds .about this recipeBee pollen and chia seeds flapjack Packed with natural energy, these wholesome flapjacks combine the chewy sweetness of dried fruit, the crunch of nuts, and the superfood power of bee pollen and chia seeds....

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