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 »
Vavo’s Pan Fried Portuguese Fish with Red Gravy
My Grandmother’s Pan Fried Fish with Red Gravy and Stewed Potatoes Cherished memories of growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, still make me smile. “It’s almost time to… Read More »
Braciole
Flank steak filled with spinach, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and garlic, simmered in a Italian gravy, has been our family’s Christmas dinner for the last seven… 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 »
Crispy New England Fish Cakes with Roasted Potato Fries
Who didn’t love fish sticks and fries as a kid? You will feel like a kid in a grown-ups body when you enjoy these delicious Fish Cakes. Served… Read More »
Whole Grain Belgian Waffle Mix with Berry Syrup
Who doesn’t love the smell of hot waffles cooking and Berry Syrup bubbling away! Imagine your guests waking up to smell the amazing aromas coming from your kitchen!… Read More »
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spiced Pecans
Looking for a recipe to utilize your leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving? Well, you’ve come to right place! These pancakes are absolutely delicious! 2 c. King Arthur unbleached… Read More »
Corn Fritters
My husband, Mike, and my youngest son, Alex, are not fans of clams like my oldest son, Nate, and I are, so we created this recipe, a version… Read More »
Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse
I’d like to tell you that I loved Charles Shultz and Peanuts, as a child, and I had large books filled with comic strips and I loved watching… Read More »
Cranberry Apple Chutney
12 oz pkg fresh cranberries 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 onion, diced 1/4 jalapeno pepper Zest and juice of one orange 2 cloves of garlic, grated… Read More »
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Although we usually enjoy traveling to see our family in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, we are staying home this year. We will be with our family in spirit. There… 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. 