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Easy Banana Cake

January 27, 2026

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Red Pepper Soup – easy vegan

January 20, 2026

Creamy Carrot Ginger Orange Soup

January 13, 2026

The Best Panettone Bread Pudding with Chocolate and Orange Marmalade

January 6, 2026

Canelés de Bordeaux

December 30, 2025

Gingersnap Jam Jams

December 23, 2025
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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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    strawberry messy – tis the season

    by Michelle June 21, 2024
    by Michelle June 21, 2024

    Strawberry Messy is my favorite Eton Mess which is literally a messy bowl of fresh fruit, whipped cream and broken up meringue…

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    the secrets to making delicious scones

    by Michelle June 15, 2024
    by Michelle June 15, 2024

    There’s something unbelievably satisfying about a fresh, warm scone. Whether paired with a cup of tea or on their own, scones make…

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    rhubarb strawberry sorbet

    by Michelle June 12, 2024
    by Michelle June 12, 2024

    Rhubarb Strawberry Sorbet is a go-to for me in early summer. My rhubarb patch is overflowing. I always have frozen local strawberries…

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    Rhubarb Syrup

    by Michelle June 2, 2024
    by Michelle June 2, 2024

    Rhubarb Syrup is showing up all over the socials like it’s a new thing. My mom has been making rhubarb syrup for…

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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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