Beef Stir Fry
I enjoy the advantages of quick weeknight meals. I bet you do as well. I never want to give up flavor though. That is why my wok is… Read More »
Chicken Chow Fun
Every time my family goes out to our favorite Asian restaurant The Peking Garden in North Raleigh we order a dinner for five. We each choose a favorite… Read More »
Honey Glazed Crunchy Chicken
This recipe is very crunchy, full of warm spices and coated in a thick sticky honey glaze. How bad does that sound? Very bad…I know! But it was… Read More »
Filipino Barbecue
The Olympic Games began this Friday. We were really excited about the opening ceremony. We made a decision to create an international menu and chose cuisine from the… Read More »
Lumpia, Filipino Spring Rolls
Lumpia is a Filipino style egg roll my husband and I grew up enjoying at our friend Rex’s house. Rex’s mom, Gloria, (who we still call her Mrs…. Read More »
Chinese take-in was never so easy…Egg Rolls and more!
Our family has been making these egg rolls for years! We look forward to making these every year when we celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends… Read More »
Salad Wraps with Spicy Chili Sauce
Amanda is visiting us this evening. She and Nathaniel are cooking up a stir fry for everyone. I have the night off! I have been wanting to make… Read More »
Asian Chicken Kabobs
I know you all can relate to this. Mere words simply cannot describe the depths of love I have for my family. My husband Michael has been my… Read More »
Fresh Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps
Friends and family recently went to PF Changs for a lovely dinner in honor of our dear friend, Amanda’s college graduation. One of Amanda’s favorite items on the… Read More »
Sweet and Sour Pork Chops with Wild Rice
I had four beautifully thick pork chops ready to be prepared and I was in need of a quick weeknight meal. I went to my pantry for inspiration. … 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. 