Michelle Bottalico
School
American University, Dickinson College
Expertise
Italian Food Culture, Vegan Cooking & Nutrition, Food Photography
- Michelle combined her love of writing and food to publish a funny and informative blog during her years in Italy that focused on travel in Italy, Italian dishes (especially homestyle cooking), ingredients, cooking methods, food history and culture, and the Italian food immersion experience.
- She was invited to join a group of ten food photographers, videographers, and bloggers for a week of tasting and documenting the food in the city of Cariati and the surrounding region of Calabria in Italy.
- She had the pleasure of chatting with best-selling Italian cookbook author Lydia Bastianich at a food event while photographing her for a local newspaper when working as a reporter and photojournalist in New Jersey.
Experience
Michelle started her writing career in 2004 as a reporter for Cape May, New Jersey's weekly newspaper while also working as a photojournalist for a daily newspaper in South Jersey. Since 2011 she has worked as an Italian to English translator, editor, private ESL teacher, and a tutor of both English writing skills and the Italian language. She enjoys combining her love of food writing with food photography projects.
Education
Michelle has a bachelor's degree in English from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Stories By Michelle Bottalico
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This deliciously creamy but light and bright shrimp salad sandwich was inspired by the flavors of Peruvian ceviche, and features lime, jalapeño, and cilantro.
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This easy lentil frittata showcases the nutritious and delicious qualities of the Mediterranean diet, with plenty of fresh vegetables, feta, and black olives.
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The ever-beloved flavors of a Caprese salad (tomato, basil, and mozzarella) become a casserole in this simple, weeknight- and meal prep–friendly meal.
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Quick-cooking grits form the base of this crusty, cheesy casserole, a perfect dish for a weekend brunch party or for make-ahead breakfast meal prep.
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This fun way to enjoy crab cakes features a homemade bay seasoning mix, homemade tartar sauce, and crab cake sliders that are baked rather than fried.
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Juicy, refreshing, and flavorful, fresh watermelon salsa comes together in under 5 minutes and is perfect for dipping or to jazz up all your summer meals.
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Piled with garlicky avocado spread and a fried egg, these flavorful chickpea and mushroom-based veggie burgers make the perfect addition to your brunch spread.
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Crispy and wholesome, french fries are a great comfort food, but you don't need to limit yourself to just potato. Here are some other vegetables to try!
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If you've only considered using butternut squash in soup, you're missing out. Here are some additional creative ways to utilize this humble vegetable.
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Chia seed puddings are easy, effortless options for meal prepping breakfast. Here, the sweet, fruity notes of coconut and mango join warming spices.
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You can whip up these flavorful restaurant-style shrimp quesadillas with onion, bell pepper, and the perfect blend of spices in under half an hour.
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Quesadillas are an endlessly customizable dish, but a lot can go wrong while making them. We present tips to keep the tortillas crispy and the fillings tasty.
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Restaurateur and chef Paul Yan dished out the main ingredients needed to make the most divine fried rice. So grab your wok and apron; it's time to get cooking.
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Perfect for springtime and summer, this shrimp salad showcases the bright flavors of orange, saffron, and fresh fennel alongside the pan-fried shellfish.
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As delicious as they are visually stunning, these shrimp-stuffed zucchini boats boast Mediterranean flavors from parsley, Pecorino cheese, and grape tomatoes.
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These deviled eggs are inspired by their ancient roots, drawing on Mediterranean flavors like mint and pine nuts to add a twist to a classic party food.
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Savory French toast is delicious any time of day, and this flavorful version, inspired by classic cacio e pepe pasta, is topped with jammy roasted tomatoes.
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A cheesy baked pasta dish, manicotti is an indulgent comfort food. Make your next homemade batch of manicotti even better with our expert tips and tricks.
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A savory spin on a typically sweet treat, these fluffy muffins offer Mediterranean flavors via bright vegetables, feta cheese, and a healthy dose of olive oil.
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Gzik is a creamy Polish dish commonly made with farmer's cheese, and this recipe uses store-bought cottage cheese for an easier (but just as delicious) spread.
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While this piccata recipe would also work for chicken or veal, using flounder makes the bright and lemony dish extra light for a simple weeknight meal.
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The berbere spice mix in this split pea soup combines 11 whole and ground spices for a complex final flavor for this hearty, plant-based stew.
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As nutritious as they are delicious, these overnight chocolate peanut butter chia seed puddings make for a perfect start to a busy weekday morning.
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A fish dinner doesn't automatically mean simple filets, as evinced by this recipe for spicy tilapia burgers with a homemade, creamy cilantro-lime sauce.
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The world is full of delicious toppings. These are 19 international condiments that deserve a spot on your pantry shelf and topping your next meal.
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In this elegant treatment of a humble vegetable, turnips are simmered in saffron-infused milk until golden and topped with crunchy buttery ground almonds.
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Looking for the best vegan pasta sauces that's also decadently creamy? We taste-tested some of the most popular to guide you to our favorites.