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.


Bowl of Red Heart Shaped Sugar Candies
Starbucks store
Costco Wholesale store exterior
Super Bowl American football snacks chips
Walmart store exterior
Assortment of fruits and vegetables
Toasted Ricotta Gnocchi With Pistachio Pesto
Karen Akunowicz
Oido Culinary Academy students and instructors
Removing a pie from the oven
Oreo Cookies
A sign stands outside of a McDonald's restaurant
Family lightning colorful Kwanza candles on the dinner table
Chef Karen Akunowicz
Hoisin glazed shrimp