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summer Bolognese Sauce – the joy of an herb garden

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    sloppy joes – take them to the next level

    by Michelle April 19, 2023
    by Michelle April 19, 2023

    Sloppy Joes were a weeknight staple when I was growing up. A pound of regular ground beef, a can of tomato paste,…

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    Easy Chicken Pot Pie

    by Michelle April 12, 2023
    by Michelle April 12, 2023

    Easy Chicken Pot Pie is my spin on a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It typically…

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    lemon poppy seed tea bread – sunshine in a loaf

    by Michelle April 5, 2023
    by Michelle April 5, 2023

    Lemon Poppy Seed Tea Bread catapults me back to my grandmother’s kitchen sans the poppy seeds. Nanny would never have had anything…

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    hot cross buns for superman

    by Michelle March 30, 2023
    by Michelle March 30, 2023

    “Today, once again, many will feel a painful sense of separation from their loved ones. But now, as then, we know, deep…

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    Maple Pudding Cake – Effortless Easter Dessert

    by Michelle March 28, 2023
    by Michelle March 28, 2023

    Maple Pudding Cake is my spin on the classic French Canadian Pouding Chomeur, which is a type of cake that originated in…

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    chocolate easter egg nest – fun and easy

    by Michelle March 23, 2023
    by Michelle March 23, 2023

    Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun and easy Easter treats? One of…

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    oatmeal muffins: the perfect breakfast for busy people

    by Michelle March 22, 2023
    by Michelle March 22, 2023

    I know few people who don’t feel rushed in the morning, especially on busy days. Given that breakfast is the most important…

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    watching our family grow: celebrating our new granddaughter

    by Michelle March 11, 2023
    by Michelle March 11, 2023

    Becoming grandparents has been one of our greatest joys. When Sara and Cody announced last summer that they were expecting their first…

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    chili crisp – the condiment taking the world by storm

    by Michelle March 5, 2023
    by Michelle March 5, 2023

    If you’re a fan of spicy foods, then you’ve probably heard of Chili Crisp – the spicy, savory condiment that’s taking the…

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    crunchy peanut butter cookies – a childhood classic

    by Michelle February 25, 2023
    by Michelle February 25, 2023

    Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies are simple to make. If you’ve never made cookies before, this is the one to start with. An…

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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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