Sauteed Chicken and Spinach with Ravioli
After a busy day, I whipped up this meal with the help of my favorite wholesale club, BJ’s in no time. My hubby loved it and we couldn’t… Read More »
Crawfish Etoufee
No time to visit the Big Easy, but in the mood to celebrate Mardi Gras? It’s Fat Tuesday and we’re talking about Etoufee, one of Louisiana’s classic Cajun… Read More »
Cynthia’s Lasagna
Father Tim, his beloved wife, Cynthia, Marge, Emma, Puny, Dooley, Lottie Greer…all characters from Jan Karon’s Mitford series. Over the years I’ve very much enjoyed Jan’s work particularly… Read More »
Lovely Lemon Squares
When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Squares! Lemon is one of our family’s favorite flavors and this recipe, with it’s shortbread crust and lemon curd filling, is… Read More »
Get Fed! Volunteer for the Miracle League of the Triangle
Get Fed! With the spring season of Miracle League of the Triangle Baseball around the corner, I came across this article my son Alexander wrote a couple of… Read More »
Spicy Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Chipotle Mayo and Chimichurri Sauce
Growing up in New England, we ate a heck of a lot of seafood. Fresh fish was abundant and many people in our family loved to fish. My… Read More »
Ingredients for a Life Filled with Happiness
What I learned around the table and try to teach to my children…by Elise Johnson Fill your heart heaping spoonfuls with Unconditional Love Fill your mind with an… Read More »
Shrimp Mozambique
Ruling for nearly 500 years, the Portuguese greatly impacted the cuisine of Mozambique which is located on the southeastern coast of Africa. This super easy and quick meal… Read More »
Spicy Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
I’ve had a sick fellow in my house the last few days. Chicken Soup is always my go-to meal when one of my guys is sick. Wouldn’t you… Read More »
My Dad’s Delicious Beef Tips
We enjoyed Beef Tips yesterday for our Sunday dinner. The key to making Beef Tips is time, patience, and of course love. When properly attended to, Beef Tips… 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. 