Hey, I’m Mike Carter – and this is Cooking with Mike
I’m a 34-year-old home cook from Chicago with a passion for bold, comforting flavors and no-fuss recipes. Cooking with Mike is where I share my favorite meals – the kind of food that’s warm, cheesy, a little messy, and always satisfying. If you love crispy pizzas, juicy burgers, hearty pastas, and old-school meatballs, you’re in the right place.
What You’ll Find Here
This blog is all about approachable, flavor-packed recipes that don’t require fancy ingredients or complicated steps. Whether you’re feeding your family, cooking for friends, or just making something awesome for yourself – my goal is to make sure you enjoy every bite.
You’ll find:
- Step-by-step recipes with simple ingredients
- Classic comfort food with modern twists
- Big portions and bold flavors – because that’s how I like it
Why I Started This Blog
Growing up, food was always at the heart of my family. I learned to cook from my mom, my uncles, and a few late-night cravings. Over the years, I started tweaking classic recipes, playing with flavors, and sharing them with friends. They kept asking for more – and so Cooking with Mike was born.
My Cooking Style
I cook with cast iron, real butter, and zero pretension. I love meals that are rustic, rich, and satisfying – the kind of food that brings people together and makes them say, “Damn, that’s good.”
I don’t believe in cutting corners on flavor. I do believe in extra cheese.
My Motto
Food doesn’t have to be complicated – it just has to taste good.
That’s the heart of everything you’ll find here.
Let’s Cook
Whether you’re here for a weeknight dinner idea or planning your next weekend food coma, I’m glad you stopped by. Grab a plate, fire up the oven, and let’s get cooking.
– Mike