Brandy Truffles
8 ounces of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (high quality, 62% cacao or higher), well chopped into small pieces 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp. brandy 1… Read More »
Empanadas Mendocinas (Beef or Turkey)
Dough for Empanadas Mendocinas – makes about 24 medium 3 cups King Arthur unbleached flour 1 egg yolk ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup of… Read More »
Olives marinated in an orange and herb-infused olive oil
Don’t you just love recipes that simply direct you to throw everything in a bowl? I do, so that’s why I created this recipe! In a large bowl,… Read More »
A Taste of Spain: Tapas Platter
A cheese board is perfect for any party particularity a small bite, tapas or petite party. I purchased this beautiful cheese board at my favorite place to shop,… Read More »
Shrimp in Green Sauce
4 lbs deveined shrimp, peeled 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil ½ of a Spanish onion 1 c. fresh parsley Handful… Read More »
Celebrating Chinese New Year
“Gong Xi Fa Cha!” Did you know that January 23, 2012 marks the start of the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese Lunar Calendar? We celebrate Chinese… Read More »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Tracy Covell, my good old friend from Poughkeepsie, New York, and I loved a lot of the same things. We loved our family, our friends, the outdoors,… Read More »
Buttermilk Citrus Cupcakes
My good friend and trainer, Kathy, was pleasantly surprised when she heard she was going to have boy number three! Noah’s Ark was the theme of Kathy’s baby… Read More »
The BEST Whipped Frosting
This afternoon we had a Baby Shower for my trainer and friend, Kathy! I made cupcakes frosted with this Special Whipped Frosting and topped off with animal cracker… Read More »
Stuffed Bell Peppers
One of my husband’s favorite meals, this recipe is easy and filling. Because it is so filling, we enjoy this with a simple side salad. 4 green bell… Read More »
Chipotle Mayonnaise
Perfect on a BLT and terrific on salads, my favorite way to enjoy this is with my Grilled Chicken Salad with Chipotle Mayo and fresh cilantro! 1/2 cup… Read More »
The Great BLT Wrap… my version!
After Tae kwon do testing last Friday, we all went to a local diner for milkshakes and dinner. I forfeited my milkshake for bottled water. (I was so… 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. 