Lemon Meringue Pie
Ever have your home painted and feel inspired? My master bedroom and bath are now a warm, buttery yellow color…White Raisin from Sherwin Williams to be exact and… Read More »
Spaghetti and Meatballs
On certain evenings the phone would ring in our apartment upstairs from my grandmother. My grandmother would say, “Come downstairs and eat, sweetheart!” She was serving one of… Read More »
Soft greens with berries and balsamic dressing
Michael, a young man in Raleigh, North Carolina recently posted a question on the Cooking with Elise facebook page. Michael was looking for a great-tasting and easy salad… Read More »
The Well-Organized Kitchen
You’ll be sure to cook more often if you keep your kitchen tidy and well organized. Many people love to cook, but feel less than, how should I… Read More »
Any Day of the Week Meatloaf!
My mother loves meatloaf! The last time they came to visit us in Raleigh, North Carolina I made this recipe for her and she loved it! Leftovers make… Read More »
It’s Difficult to Think Anything but Pleasant Thoughts While Eating a Homegrown Tomato
My family just adores this Tomato Relish! It is super easy to make and will save you money! We all know how much these relishes can cost in… Read More »
Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes
2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp…. Read More »
The Picky Eater Cure
On March 27, 1947 Betty Mac Donald published the first book in her successful Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series. Today these books are recognized as childhood classics. I can… Read More »
Cooking Up Inspiration
On a recent Sunday afternoon mother and son, Mary Jane and David, enthusiastically got ready for their first cooking class, anticipating a grand day ahead. As they made… Read More »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The first Cooking with Elise segment aired on the My Carolina Today show yesterday. I hosted a Celebratory Brunch for 80 of our closest friends. Even though I… Read More »