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summer Bolognese Sauce – the joy of an herb garden

June 23, 2025

rhubarb cupcakes – century old recipe

June 19, 2025

strawberry rhubarb crisp – time to breathe

June 8, 2025

Easter Ham – bake never boil

April 17, 2025

Chocolate Easter Egg Nests: A Fun Virtual Easter Activity with Grandchildren

April 13, 2025

Sugar Pie – quintessentially Canadian

April 10, 2025
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    Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins – elbows up

    by Michelle March 10, 2025
    by Michelle March 10, 2025

    There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, homemade muffin, and when it comes to flavor and texture, nothing beats Sour Cream Blueberry…

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    Buttermilk Pancakes: A Shrove Tuesday Tradition

    by Michelle March 4, 2025
    by Michelle March 4, 2025

    There’s something undeniably special about traditions, especially those tied to food. In our home, Shrove Tuesday always meant one thing—pancakes for supper.…

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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes – my new favourite

    by Michelle March 3, 2025
    by Michelle March 3, 2025

    Some flavours are just meant to be together. Peanut butter and chocolate? That’s the ultimate pairing—rich, nutty, and just the right amount…

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    Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies with Peanut Butter, Pecans & Dried Fruit

    by Michelle February 17, 2025
    by Michelle February 17, 2025

    Easy & Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies for Busy Mornings Mornings can be a whirlwind, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip…

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    cheese stuffed pasta shells – a classic made easy

    by Michelle January 26, 2025
    by Michelle January 26, 2025

    The first time I stuffed a pasta shell I was twenty years old. Forty three years ago, you couldn’t buy ricotta cheese…

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    Apple Walnut Cake with Caramel Glaze: A Legacy of Love

    by Michelle January 16, 2025
    by Michelle January 16, 2025

    There’s something magical about a recipe passed down through generations. It’s more than a list of ingredients and steps—it’s a love letter…

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    The World’s Best Shortbread: A Holiday Must-Have

    by Michelle December 22, 2024
    by Michelle December 22, 2024

    For over 40 years, I’ve tested for the world’s best shortbread cookie recipe, chasing that perfect blend of buttery richness and melt-in-your-mouth…

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    Spicy Beef and Bacon Meatballs: A Holiday Crowd Pleaser

    by Michelle December 16, 2024
    by Michelle December 16, 2024

    The holidays are all about indulgence, and there’s no better way to impress your guests than with these irresistible Spicy Beef and…

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    Amaretti Cookies: The Perfect Holiday Treat

    by Michelle December 10, 2024
    by Michelle December 10, 2024

    For over 20 years, I’ve savored amaretti cookies in every corner of Italy, from bustling bakeries in Venice to tiny, tucked-away kitchens…

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    Coconut Cupcakes

    by Michelle December 6, 2024
    by Michelle December 6, 2024

    The Magic of Holiday Baking: Why Coconut Cupcakes Steal the Show As the holiday season rolls in, my kitchen transforms into a…

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Hey there, welcome to Bite by Michelle, the place where I celebrate food, love and life. My name is Michelle Hooton. I’m a self trained chef, photographer and writer all of which happened because of this blog. I’ve been cooking for 50 years. It’s crazy to say that out loud but true. Somewhere in the thousands of recipes I’ve tested and food that I’ve made, I realized, there is always something that sets a recipe apart from all the others. A particular ingredient or a secret technique that takes an ordinary dish to extraordinary - good food to great food. This is where I share secrets to great food and stories about life. Glad you found me.

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