Michael La Corte

Email: mlacorte@salon.com

Michael is a food writer, recipe editor and educator based in his beloved New Jersey. After graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, he worked in restaurants, catering and supper clubs before pivoting to food journalism and recipe development. He also holds a BA in psychology and literature from Pace University.

Michael loves hard cheeses, extra-crispy chicken cutlets, chocolate-coated candied orange peels, any and all pasta dishes, croissants, peach juice, coffee and admittedly stans Mountain Dew — as damning as that may be. He is a burgeoning movie buff and has an irrational distaste for potato bread. He is especially passionate about music, social justice advocacy, his loved ones and his dog, Winston.

Top Chef
"Top Chef" sputters with a ill-conceived challenge — but the LCK victory is a worthy contender Michael La Corte
Ina Garten
Try the iced coffee drink Ina Garten calls "delicious rocket fuel" Michael La Corte
The Big Dipper
Why we should revamp our misconceptions about sandwiches, according to aficionado Jason Skrobar Michael La Corte
Top Chef
"Top Chef" contestants had to put their spin on a classic Door County fish boil — but what is it? Michael La Corte
Zucchini & stuffed zucchini blossom flowers
What Americans get wrong about French food Michael La Corte
Top Chef
"Top Chef" shines as it highlights indigenous and Native approaches to cooking and eating Michael La Corte
Red Lobster
Red Lobster officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Michael La Corte
Sliced raw turkey bacon
This bodacious, super flavorful turkey bacon marmalade will become your new go-to condiment Michael La Corte
Top Chef
"Top Chef" goes "back to the good land," celebrating Native and indigenous ingredients Michael La Corte
Soft Serve Ice Cream
From truck to table: Soft serve takes a luxurious, fine dining turn Michael La Corte
Red Lobster restaurant sign
Red Lobster "abruptly" closes nearly 50 stores nationwide as the company continues to struggle Michael La Corte
Top Chef
"Top Chef's" latest "Restaurant Wars" doesn't reach the highs of previous seasons Michael La Corte
Chopped Kombu Seaweed
“Top Chef”: All about the "brilliance" of Amanda's vegan gumbo with kombu Michael La Corte
Hot dogs with assorted toppings
Fine dining has embraced the hot dog Michael La Corte
Planters peanuts cashews and snacks
Hormel Foods voluntarily recalls two of its Planters nut products due to listeria concerns Michael La Corte