Chef Michael Hogan

10/30/2026

10/26/2026

Make sure you sign up for this. Free parking free admission and free food but space is limited. Come see how delicious Pork Tenderloin can be and what you can make for the Holidays to replace dry boring Turkey. Don't forget to stop by the Casanova's booth
Casanova's Butchery Rockbrook Nebraska Pork Producers Rotella's Italian Bakery Inc

10/26/2026

Last Year I donated 2 cooking classes to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation for their Night of the Stars fundraiser. The 2 Cooking classes raised a total of $15000. Saturday one of the recipients of those classes had the opportunity to experience my food. While their was some misunderstanding about it being a class or a dinner, I made the best of it ans served them an amazing experience. The recipients said I out did myself and everything was amazing. I have been in a lot of pain but I hold true to my word. It was about the Charity and suffering from a GI Bleed in 2023, this was the least I could do.

The menu
Amuse Bouch (Cucumber Coins, Cream Cheese, Salmon Row, Fresh Dill)

Appetizer (Procusitio Wrapped Melon, Raw Honey Drizzle)

Salad (Spring Mix, Garden Vegetables, Croutons, Homemade dressing with Anchovie and Garlic Paste, Shaved Parmigino Reggiano)

Lemon Risotto (Fresh Lemon, Lemon Peel, Garlic, Parmigino Reggiano, Chicken Stock)

Chicken Breast ( Pan Seared, Pan Sauce)

Tiramisu

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

I have been asked to do a Cooking demo at the Omaha Home and Garden Expo on November 7th and 8th at Oakview Mall.
I will be partnering with the Nebraska Pork Producers, Casanova's Butchery Rockbrook, and Rotella's Bakery to bring you a fun and easy dish showcasing Pork Tenderloin. I also will show you how you can highlight Pork Tenderloin for you Thanksgiving meal instead of boring dry Turkey. There will be 3 demos, 2 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday. The demos are free but you must sign up. While you are at the show, stop by the Casanova's booth and learn what they have to offer.
Sign up below.

See you there

Nebraska Pork Producers Rotella's Italian

Online registration for FHG26 Spotlight on Great Chefs starts on October 7th 2026. Online registration ends November 6th 2026.

10/19/2026

Saturday I partnered with The Nebraska Pork Producers to take part in the Annual Taste of Columbus - Nebraska for my 4 time. Jane Stone always challenges me to make a dish that would top the last year. She sends me a recipe and I go a different direction.

This year was the Ground Pork Wonton Cup. The recipe was insired by My Pork Belly Wonton Cup that we entered in the 2021 World Food Championships Bacon Category. I swapped out the Pork Belly and used the Ground Pork. There were a few other changes but that's where the inspiration came from.

The picture shows the full recipe used for the Taste of Columbus. I gave the recipe to the Pork Producers and they made the flyer. For those always wanting a recipe from me, here you go. Thank you Casanova's Butchery Rockbrook for the fresh ground pork.
If you are wondering if it tastes good, as the people that came back 3-4 times. We made 300 cups and dishes them all

10/17/2026

The World Food Championships or going on this weekend in Indianapolis. This is my second year in a row not making it there. Also this weekend is the Taste of Columbus - Nebraska which once again I partnered with the Nebraska Pork Producers to create a unique dish and recipe.

But what comes to mind is 3 years ago I took part in the Taste of Columbus, not knowing at the time I had internal bleeding starting. I knew I didn't feel right, but in my true No Surrender Attitude I was at the event anyway serving a great dish. Three days later I be in the Hospital fighting for my life as the doctors described it.

4 weeks later I would be in Dallas fighting in the World Food Championships against the Doctors wishes and with the help of Paul James Copithorne, Marilee Pfister Grossheim (she flew in from California), Vince Marino, Mary Edwards and a lot of others, I cooked three days in a row, eventually the team placed 4th in the Bacon World Championships. To me it might as well been 1st because I shouldn't have been there.

I made a return in 2024 not doing very well. I never really recovered from that GI bleed as I developed a rare syndrome that affecting my nerves to thus day. I fought hard in 2023 and it is a proud moment. Someday I hope to return to The World Food Championships, but today is the day I wish all my friends competing to kick it and bring it home.