Refreshing Watermelon Wowzer
For a recent media appearance with my favorite wholesale club, BJ’s, I created this refreshing and d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s watermelon drink! The anchors at FOX 8 in Greensboro, Brad and… Read More »
10 Grain Muffins
My family has enjoyed these 10 Grain Muffins for a LONG time! In fact, I started making these way back in the day when our family homeschooled in… Read More »
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Each time I drive by the strawberry field near our home I am reminded of the many mornings our family has picked blueberries and strawberries together. No matter… Read More »
Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad
We were recently invited to the Bahama Breeze restaurant to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday. Our friends suggested a salad of mixed greens, grilled chicken, tropical fruit and… Read More »
Win a One-Night Stay at Hilton’s Mansion on the Hill
Hooray! My new cookbook YOU NEVER COOK ALONE is completed and I am celebrating! Be sure to watch in April of 2012 for release details! In celebration, I… Read More »
Polenta Blueberry Cobbler
I love any and all types of cobblers especially those topped with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! I love the cool addition of the cream with… Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Tops
Is it a scone or is it a muffin? I declare it’s a muffin top! New Kitchen Gadgets My mother-in-law has always enjoyed hunting down new kitchen gadgets…. Read More »
February is National Cherry Month
Bing, Black Stone, Chelan, Choke, Lapins, Maraschino, Morello, Napoleon, North Star, Rainier, Spanish, Sweetheart and Tieton are just some of the varieties of cherries, often referred to as… Read More »
Beignets and other Mardi Gras Favorites
The Lenten season will begin on Ash Wednesday. Lent marks the forty days before Easter. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also called the Carnival Season. On… Read More »
Valentine’s Day Cookies
When I was a young girl, both my grammar and high schools sold single carnations of different colors throughout the holidays. For one dollar you could purchase a… Read More »
Caramel Tart
Who doesn’t love caramel? This cream cheese pie dough is super delicious, too! Be sure to make this a day ahead of time as it needs time to… Read More »
Homemade Sausage Ravioli with Brown Butter
Yesterday I visited my good friends Bill and Karlie. We were talking about my upcoming cookbook and some of the recipes and stories in it. We laughed, teared… 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. 