Michael La Corte (page 9)

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.

Kristen Kish and Danny Garcia on "Top Chef" (David Moir/Bravo)

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Michael La Corte (page 9)

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Edy Massih talks his new cookbook, Lebanese food and why restaurants are “built for competition”

Giada DeLaurentiis’ strawberry peach crumble is a summer winner

A Caesar-ish salad so decadent you won’t believe it’s vegan

Charring makes food taste amazing. But is it safe?

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Joey Chestnut “banned” from Nathan’s hot dog-eating contest in a beef over vegan meat

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“Top Chef” frontrunner Dan Jacobs on cooking with Kennedy’s disease — both on and off the show

Make this super simple Martha Stewart muffin recipe for an easy morning pick-me-up

Sabrina Carpenter and Van Leewuen to release a special edition “Espresso” ice cream

“Top Chef” delivers a creative and visual tour de force with tabletop dishes: 7 takeaways

Karla T Vasquez traces the history of Salvadoran food, shining a light on the women who pioneered it

This 5-ingredient chicken dish has become my go-to on weeknights — and most weekends, too

“Top Chef” sputters with a ill-conceived challenge — but the LCK victory is a worthy contender

Try the iced coffee drink Ina Garten calls “delicious rocket fuel”

Why we should revamp our misconceptions about sandwiches, according to aficionado Jason Skrobar

“Top Chef” contestants had to put their spin on a classic Door County fish boil — but what is it?

What Americans get wrong about French food

“Top Chef” shines as it highlights indigenous and Native approaches to cooking and eating

Red Lobster officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

This bodacious, super flavorful turkey bacon marmalade will become your new go-to condiment