Buttery Rice Pilaf
In New England we always eat rice pilaf with our Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Crumb Topping — it’s delicious! Like the baked cod, rice pilaf is super… Read More »
Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Sometimes the simplest of recipes are the best! This week’s featured ingredient in Food Network’s Fall Fest is the brussels sprout and I know just how to serve… Read More »
Balsamic Roasted Turnips and Thyme
I love roasting root vegetables. This week food bloggers across the country and the Food Network are celebrating the turnip during the season-long link party known as Fall… Read More »
Sour Cream Dill Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes. The quintessential side dish on every American family table. Always thinking of new ways to create this American classic, I decided to try a combination… Read More »
Roasted Broccoli Crowns
Super, super easy, roasted broccoli is the perfect side dish to just any any main meal! Roasting vegetables brings out the vegetables sweetness, and adds crunch. Preheat your… Read More »
Sauteed Summer Squash
With so many beautiful zucchini and yellow squash popping up in everyone’s garden, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes! This recipe could… Read More »
Mom’s Carrot Potato Mash
Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, my mother, Mary, always made this amazing Carrot Potato Mash. The carrots made these mashed potatoes, not only healthier, but incredibly sweet…. Read More »
Creamed Corn
Every family has their holiday favorites and if you’re like us, you have many! For Thanksgiving I enjoy making my mother and grandmother’s recipe for Portuguese Style Turkey…. Read More »
Sensational Succotash
A glimpse into my first assignment Today was my very first day representing BJ’s Wholesale Club! My first assignment was a segment on the Fox 8 Morning News… Read More »
Spiced Peach Butter
Isn’t that Peach Butter beautiful? About two years ago I was preparing to teach my first Bread Baking Class called Bread Baking 101. A few of the women… Read More »
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Paprika
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a broiler pan, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, cilantro and cayenne pepper. Break or cut apart the florets and… Read More »
Caramelized Rosemary Onions
With the Fourth of July drawing near, this wonderful side dish, is the perfect accompaniment to most grilling recipes. I roast this dish in the oven, but was… Read More »
Hello, I’m Elise Johnson and I’m so glad you found your way here! From my own experience, cooking and eating together as a family nurtures and strengthens family relationships quicker and stronger than any other way. Join me as I continue my grandmother’s legacy of
inter-generational cooking by inspiring families and friends to make memories in the kitchen. 