Gingerbread Waffles with Orange Maple Syrup
Gingerbread Waffles I wish I could describe the aroma that came from these amazing Gingerbread Waffles! The wonderful smell of ginger, molasses, cinnamon and fresh ground nutmeg was… Read More »
Flan
Flan Caramelized Sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. water Place sugar and water in a small pan. Cook over medium heat; stirring constantly, until sugar is golden…. Read More »
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta Cheese and Sunflower Seeds 3 cups Fresh spinach leaves Seeds of 3 pomegranates ½ c. Crumbled Feta cheese, optional ¼ c. Sunflower… Read More »
Chicken, Shrimp and Scallop Paella
Paella I love it! I love it! I love it! One of my all-time favorite recipes, made only for very special occasions, is my Paella. This recipe will… Read More »
Our Holiday Menu
We enjoy this menu every Christmas! The Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta and Sunflower Seeds is a great light start to a deliciously festive meal! My Braciole… Read More »
Glazed Spiral Ham
Glazed Spiral Ham As a child, I was always a Daddy’s Girl. My poor dad could hardly get a break to even go to the bathroom; it’s true!… Read More »
Eggnog Cookies
My son, Alexander, turns eighteen today. Eighteen, who would have thought? Time sure flies by when you’re having fun. Our homeschooling days are almost at an end, and… Read More »
Elise’s Best Carrot Cake
Everyone’s favorite, especially my Dad’s, this cake will make your taste buds sing! Bet you didn’t know taste buds can sing. They can. 2 c. King Arthur unbleached… Read More »
New York Style Cheesecake
New York Style Cheesecake After nine years of believing he would not like a “cheese” cake, Alex tried this dessert for the first time. The shocking look on… Read More »
My Best Pumpkin Spice Bread
Walking through the grocery store after Thanksgiving, I saw these adorable Christmas loaf pans. They were a lovely off-white color and made of ceramic. They had a pretty… Read More »
An Unexpected Christmas Cookie
It has been a tradition for our family to watch our all-time favorite Christmas movie, A Christmas Story, every year! One of our favorite parts in the movie… Read More »
Happy Accidents – Thankful for all things
Yesterday as I drove to North Raleigh to tape the next four Cooking with Elise segments, it felt like Christmas. I love this time of the year! Christmas… 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. 