Michael Serrur
School
SUNY New Paltz, New York University
Expertise
Food Systems, Plant-Based Cooking, Healthy Eating
- Michael has published hundreds of articles related to cooking, dining, healthy eating, and the food and beverage industry.
- His writing has been featured on MSN, Fox, Yahoo, Daily Meal, Food Ingredients First, and Food Business News, amongst others.
- He is currently working on an anthology of short stories taking place in New York City.
Experience
Since 2016, Michael has been writing professionally about cooking, dining, and all things food and beverage-related. He began as the healthy eating editor for The Daily Meal, where he wrote hundreds of articles related to dietary trends, nutrition, recipe roundups, and wacky eating fads. Later, he accepted a job as a food writer for an international ingredient supplier specializing in natural food coloring for the food and beverage industry. He currently writes for Meatless Monday, a non-profit public health organization that promotes plant-based and meat-free cooking.
Education
Michael has a bachelor's degree in history from SUNY New Paltz and a master's degree in food studies from New York University
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Stories By Michael Serrur
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To achieve bacon that has a magnificently crisp texture and is easy to clean up after, line your baking sheet with aluminum foil before cooking.
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It's easy to stop at a store for a box of dry pasta to cook at home. But would go straight home if you knew all you need to make noodles is a pair of scissors?
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Ranch has evolved since its creation as a salad dressing into a partner for everything from chips to pizza. All it lacks is umami, which you can easily give it.
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When leftover rice is baked or pan-fried it develops a wonderfully crunchy texture and nutty flavor. You can make crispy rice in minutes using a panini press.
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One of the best things about a grilled cheese sandwich is the limitless sources of inspiration. The next time you make one, consider crab rangoon-style.
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Purees aren't just baby food and can be a flavorful addition to any meal. Here's everything you need to know to get the smoothest, creamiest consistency.
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Vegan cheese is more approachable than you might think. Next time you feel up to experimenting in the kitchen, make vegan cheese with almonds. You're welcome.
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Frozen peas are usually the first thing you grab when you need an ice pack, but this veggie is a lot more versatile than you think. Here's what to do with them.
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When the snacks table is the center of the party, make the centerpiece of the table a Buffalo chicken dip with this sweet, creamy Italian cheese at its center.
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Although not a typical combination, roasted grapes contribute a flavor that's both fruity and deeply sweet, like a drizzle of wild honey, to Brussels sprouts.
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For those of you looking for a tasty vegan alternative to mayonnaise, pick up some silken tofu on your next trip to the grocery store. Here's why.
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Full of flavor, coconut milk is the secret ingredient for amping up your corn on the cob. Add some extra spices into the mix and you're in for a delicious meal.
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A fan of juicing but no idea what to do with all that leftover pulp? There's a simple -- and tasty -- way to use it all up and it's easier thank you think.
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Pickling is a great way to preserve and add flavor to your veggies, but it's best to keep different ingredients in different jars for the best results.
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Need some inspiration to spruce up your next salmon dish? Reach for that sleeve of Ritz crackers to make a delicious coating and get cooking.
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Whether baking or grilling them up, homemade chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser. Take this tip and try a secret ingredient drink mix to upgrade your next batch.
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You may be familiar with lots of different desserts, but have you ever heard of butter mochi? Here's what you need to know about this popular regional treat.