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Macaroni and Cheese Cups
Alex and I were playing Scattergories, one of our favorite games, when we heard Mike’s playful voice calling from the office. “Honey, what’s for lunch?” he asked. Is… Read More »
Savory Banana Corn Cakes
This week bloggers like me and the Food Network are bringing you some of our favorite sensational side dishes. This week we were asked to share our favorite… Read More »
Good For You Guacamole, a sensational no-cook side
I’m excited! The weather where we live has been BEAUTIFUL! The outdoors are calling us so I am grilling some skirt steak for fajitas this evening. While shopping… Read More »
A Sensational Side: Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Trying to lose weight before your son’s November wedding is a giant feat especially when developing recipes like this orzo salad which just became one of my most… Read More »
Asian Broccoli Salad
My son Alexander was still being homeschooled when the first “Cooking with Elise” cooking TV segments aired on the My Carolina Today show on NBC-17 in 2010. As… Read More »
Chicken Marsala
Quick, simple to prepare and delicious, chicken marsala is one of my all-time favorite chicken recipes. I make it the same way I make my chicken piccata, expect… 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.


