Lemongrass Pork Meatballs

Lemongrass Pork Meatballs

Put those pork balls in my mouth When the night has come, and the land is dark… use the “other white meat” to light up your dinner! Rooting through the fridge and freezer, I found some ground pork. I deliberated long and hard over doing 

Simple Yaki Udon

Simple Yaki Udon

Noodles, meat, vegetables – what’s not to like?! I will admit that generally speaking I try to simplify things that aren’t *quite* that simple. This simple Yaki Udon recipe, on the other hand, is very easy. Two sauces, 5 other ingredients (and several optional) and 

Easiest poached eggs

Easiest poached eggs

No special equipment required Poached eggs used to be something that I reserved for eating at restaurants… until I realized you don’t need special tools, no specialized training, and no hassle. These tips for easiest poached eggs will bring your Sunday brunch staple experience home 

Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Deep Dish Pizza Dough

Thick pizza deserves love too Making pizza at home from scratch is one of the more rewarding #homecooking experiences I can think of. Deep Dish Pizza Dough seems like a big undertaking, but honestly it’s no more difficult than my really easy pizza dough. For 

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

The kingpin of pan pizzas I would describe deep dish pizza as “so good, so deep”. On a less innuendo-y note, until last weekend when I made one, I had been craving deep dish pizza for several months. I had the most amazing deep dish 

Easy Delicious Sushi Pizza

Easy Delicious Sushi Pizza

You don’t need to eat all you can to eat this tasty snack Never seen at traditional sushi shacks, rarely seen at most others; bring this traditionally all-you-can-eat menu item right to your kitchen! Panko-crusted, crispy, sushi rice cake, topped with sriracha aioli, fresh avocado, 

How to make Shabu Shabu

How to make Shabu Shabu

Our great family tradition Growing up (and since) we have always celebrated New Years Day with (our Japanese) family. This year, with #covid, our family celebration looked a little different… #hochsugimanderson went virtual for New Year’s Dinner! We ate the same meal, but didn’t need to be in 

Pulled Rib Sesame Zucchini Stir Fry

Pulled Rib Sesame Zucchini Stir Fry

MAKING LEFTOVERS GREAT AGAIN As you know, I am truly resourceful when it comes to cooking and I absolutely love making fusion creations. Part 3 of “leftovers made great again”: this simple stir fry consisting of (the title kinda gave it away, eh…) pulled rib 

Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowl for cheaters

Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowl for cheaters

Make your friends think you’re a gourmet chef Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowl for cheaters needs a few simple ingredients, your favorite meat (pork or chicken) and about 15 minutes of your time. The base is the same no matter what meat you use and this 

Gochujang Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

Gochujang Chicken with Green Beans and Corn

Make leftovers great again As you know, I am truly resourceful when it comes to cooking and I absolutely love making fusion creations. To continue the theme using your original creation leftovers to make even better and tastier original creations. This simple gochujang chicken with