German Potato Salad
Mike’s Favorite – German Potato Salad Instead of a mayonnaise base, this delicious potato salad has a tangy vinegar dressing and will keep out for a long period… Read More »
Breakfast for Dinner
So, it’s 95 degrees outside and you don’t want to heat up the house with the oven and it’s definitely too hot to grill. Try this hearty and… Read More »
Outstanding Hummus and Toasted Pita Chips
The Best Hummus Recipe While living in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina my parents and their friend Peachy came to visit us. She gave me this… Read More »
Our Family’s Favorite Multigrain Pizzas
Recipe makes one large pizza Is anyone in the mood for pizza? What if I told you that I’ve created a recipe that is absolutely delicious and healthy?… Read More »
Blueberry Peach Crumb Cake
A perfect combination, the blueberries and peaches add the perfect touch to this old-fashioned dessert! This coffee cake is to die for! Perfect by itself, but even better… Read More »
Crepes with a Canolli Filling topped with an Incredible Chocolate Wine Sauce
Sweden’s version of the crepe, this recipe is perfect for breakfast any time or a special brunch. Serve with Homemade Maple Syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream. 3… Read More »
Steamed Chinese Dumplings with Nate’s Delicious Dipping Sauce
The boys and I love to make these! They are great steamed or fried. We generally think the steamed are much more flavorful. We always serve these with… Read More »
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Savory Bread Pudding
Do you have a piece of that and a little bit of this? You can use leftovers to make a delicious breakfast pudding that your family and friends… Read More »
We’re going to Greece…no passport necessary!
Our family has been homeschooling for over 16 years now and one of our favorite activities has been hosting an annual International Night. Each year our family chooses… Read More »
Elise’s Outrageous Banana Muffins with Maple Glaze
Our neighborhood, blanketed in a covering of fresh snow, sparkles in the sunlight. Rare to this part of the country, the neighbors get ready for an afternoon of… 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 »
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 »
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. 