Mike Kowalski

Mike Kowalski
Mike Kowalski
Classic Comfort Food & Hearty Family Meals

Mike "Jim" Kowalski, a home cook with decades of experience – Focusing on hearty comfort food and reliable family dinners. No-fuss, filling meals.

About Me:

Meet Mike "Jim" Kowalski

I'm Mike, though most people know me as "Jim" thanks to an old college nickname that stuck. I'm a dad of three hungry teenagers, which means I've spent the last 15 years figuring out how to cook a lot of food, make it taste good, and—most importantly—not spend my entire evening washing dishes. I'm not a chef; I'm a guy who loves a good meatloaf and believes that "low fat" is a swear word.

My Culinary Philosophy

My Background & Expertise

I grew up in the Midwest where casseroles are a food group and portions are generous. My cooking style is heavily influenced by my Polish grandmother, who taught me that food is how you show people you care. I specialize in hearty stews, braised meats, and anything that can be made in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker.

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My Latest recipes:

High-Protein Hot Honey Beef Bowl

Beef Bowl with Sweet Potato

Ground beef and sweet potatoes make this Beef Bowl. This dairy-free ground beef recipes option takes 40 minutes and explains what each ingredient does.

Better-Than-Takeout Gluten Free Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef in 25 Minutes

Use a cornstarch coating to keep the meat tender in this Mongolian Beef. It includes a helpful problem and fix table and takes 25 minutes total.

Soft-Bite Beef & Veggie Mini-Meatballs for Toddlers

Beef For Toddlers in 25 Minutes

Beef For Toddlers made soft with hidden veggies. These kid friendly ground beef recipes suit picky eaters. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 25 min.

One Pan Beef and Potatoes: Crispy and Hearty

One-Pot Beef and Potatoes

Beef and Potatoes made in one skillet for a hearty meal. These Ground Beef and Potato Recipes use a budget swap table for easy planning. Ready in 35 minutes.