Creamed Spinach
This Sunday our family table enjoyed delicious grilled steaks with chimichurri sauce, steakhouse baked potatoes, creamed spinach and grilled salad. We were not at a restaurant but around… Read More »
Sour Cream Dill Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes. The quintessential side dish on every American family table. Always thinking of new ways to create this American classic, I decided to try a combination… Read More »
Fabulous Falafel
The fabulous falafel. We love, love, love falafel! The marriage of flavorful chick peas, herbs and spices create one of our family’s favorite Middle Eastern recipes. As you… Read More »
Mom’s Carrot Potato Mash
Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, my mother, Mary, always made this amazing Carrot Potato Mash. The carrots made these mashed potatoes, not only healthier, but incredibly sweet…. Read More »
Batatas andar Guisante com Coentro or Potatoes and Peas with Cilantro
A simply and delicious side dish, Batatas andar Guisante com Coentro or Potatoes and Peas with Cilantro is a great accompaniment to many Spanish meals. Preheat your oven… Read More »
The Perfect Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Basil
In my humble opinion, russets make the best mashed potatoes. Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pan and cover with cold water. To insure… 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. 
