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Christmas Cookie Roundup

December 15, 2025

Basque Cheesecake

December 10, 2025

oatmeal cranberry lace cookies

December 7, 2025

PEANUT BUTTER THUMBPRINT COOKIES

November 28, 2025

Pithivier – holiday entertaining

November 21, 2025

summer Bolognese Sauce – the joy of an herb garden

June 23, 2025
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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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    Give the Gift of Culinary Magic this Christmas

    by Michelle December 2, 2024
    by Michelle December 2, 2024

    🎄 Give the Gift of Culinary Magic this Christmas! 🎁 Looking for the perfect gift for the food lover or aspiring chef…

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    Christmas fruitcake – one hundred year old family recipe

    by Michelle November 20, 2024
    by Michelle November 20, 2024

    UPDATE:  It’s time to start your Christmas Fruitcake so that it’s ready for the holidays. I shared this Fruitcake recipe years ago…

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    herbes de Provence

    by Michelle November 18, 2024
    by Michelle November 18, 2024

    Herbes de Provence is a traditional mix of dried herbs that originated in the Provence region of southeastern France. The blend reflects…

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    wild blueberry jam with thyme

    by Michelle September 8, 2024
    by Michelle September 8, 2024

    I shared this recipe 10 years ago. One of the most wonderful things about owning your own food blog is not having…

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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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