From Her Kitchen to the National Stage.

She Earned Her Seat.

Food Network's Biggest Cook-Off Ever.

Now It's
Her Turn.

Premieres June 7, 2026 at 9|8c on Food Network and HBO Max.

Michele is one of 100 home cooks selected from thousands of applicants nationwide to compete in Food Network's biggest home cook competition ever. Hosted by Terry Crews with judges Nick DiGiovanni and Alex Guarnaschelli.

Food Network — Season 1, 100 Cooks (2026)

Media/Press

After auditioning six times, Michele earned her spot on MasterChef Season 13 on FOX, competing in the Southern Regional Auditions alongside judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich.

MasterChef Season 13: United Tastes of America (2023)

Author

Food Color Spice: Bringing a World of Flavors and Recipes to Your Home
Available on Amazon

Michele wrote Food Color Spice for her daughters when they left for college — so that whenever they cooked from its pages, they'd feel like they were home.

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