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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

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December 23, 2025
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    Sun – Dried Tomato and Cheddar Tea Bread and serving up Italian

    by Michelle January 12, 2012
    by Michelle January 12, 2012

    I have been so excited to tell you this story. A year ago, Liz Rowe, owner of Urban Deli invited me to have a chat with her,…

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    Decadent Pork Chops and A Big Decision

    by Michelle January 11, 2012
    by Michelle January 11, 2012

    It’s funny how life goes. Three years ago, after having worked since I was fourteen year old, I decided to retire. That…

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    cannellini beans with sage

    by Michelle January 10, 2012
    by Michelle January 10, 2012

    White bean mash –  I know – sounds disgusting. How does white bean paste sound? I think the problem is not so much the…

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    Meatloaf For A Chef

    by Michelle January 9, 2012
    by Michelle January 9, 2012

      UPDATE: printable recipe I wrote this post before I figured out how to offer a printable version – sorry about the delay! Subscribe…

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    Beginnings…

    by Michelle January 6, 2012
    by Michelle January 6, 2012

    I love beginnings. The first kiss, opening a book, introductions to strangers, new linen and Mondays… The beginning to a new year…

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    brown sugar fudge

    by Michelle December 23, 2011
    by Michelle December 23, 2011

    It’s funny – when I use to picture my life it never included my children traveling home for the holidays. It was…

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    Sugar Cookies

    by Michelle December 21, 2011
    by Michelle December 21, 2011

    It’s 6:15 am. I have difficulty sleeping when my daughters are traveling home. Until they walk through the front door, my heart…

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    Cranberry Orange Sauce

    by Michelle December 20, 2011
    by Michelle December 20, 2011

    I wrote this post Sunday afternoon… Another week to enjoy the anticipation of Christmas Day. I wish time would slow down. It…

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    A Stress – Free Holiday Party Menu

    by Michelle December 19, 2011
    by Michelle December 19, 2011

    This Christmas we decided to keep our party very intimate. It has been a long and difficult year for so many of…

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    Sticky Date and Orange Pudding with Warm Butterscotch Sauce for Christmas Day

    by Michelle December 14, 2011
    by Michelle December 14, 2011

    Without a doubt, this is one of the yummiest desserts that I make! A couple of years ago, Mom and I did 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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