Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day Menu at the Johnson’s: Irish Soda Bread, Irish Stew, and Colcannon. Give it a try!
Irish Stew
Stew. A slow-cooked hardy bowl stew makes me smile. This recipes is loved by my whole family. Perfect for cold days and with my Irish Soda Bread or… Read More »
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes
This morning I decided to try something fun for breakfast. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly, right? This recipe was super easy and delicious! 1. Begin by… Read More »
Horchata, Almond Rice Milk
Last weekend we celebrated Chinese New Year with a big bash. Our home was filled with the aroma of family recipes, bright colors of gold and red and… Read More »
Comfort Food Feast — Stews, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo & much more
Week 7: I’m excited! The Food Network’s Comfort Food Feast continues! This week food bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for stews! Opening the weekly emails… Read More »
New ASK ELISE Section
Remember Dear Abby? I loved reading that column as a kid. I just love reading and answering the questions you send me! Answering your questions is fun. It… Read More »
Chinese New Year Gathering
I brought out my shiny red wok this week. Our good friends Alex and Alisane Ferguson were especially excited about Friday night. See Alex in the picture? He… Read More »
Chinese Almond Cookies
Some cookies are only made for special occasions. This weekend we are celebrating Chinese New Year. It is extra special because it is the year of the Snake… Read More »
Crispy Butterscotch Treats
With a bag of butterscotch chips in my pantry and the big super bowl game this weekend, I decided to create a fun treat easy enough to eat… Read More »
Chicken Pastry
It is week six of Food Network’s Comfort Foods Feast and bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for chicken. Ah, chicken, the versatile protein that allows… Read More »
A Time for Everything
Have you ever heard this song or read this passage in your Bible? A Time for Everything 3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every… Read More »
Grilled Romaine Salad
I decided since I was creating a special steakhouse meal for my family, I would try my hand at a grilled salad. With romaine lettuce, red onion and… 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. 