Winter Fruit Salad
My parents were in town for a couple of weeks. Mom and I were invited to luncheon in my neighborhood and had a delightful time. We enjoyed this… Read More »
Tiropitas
I love Greek food! I was recently asked to make Tiropitas recently for a New Years Eve party. They came out very well. I adapted the Spanakopita recipe… Read More »
Top Ten Recipes of 2010
Here is my list of my top ten recipe picks of 2010. Not only are these recipes delicious, but they are meaningful and will be difficult to replace… Read More »
Spiked Southern Sweet Tea
8 cups water 7 orange pekoe tea bags 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice Two lemons, quartered Two plums quartered 1 cup high-proof… Read More »
New Years Eve Menu
Always thankful for another year filled with health and happiness, we love having company over for New Years Eve. Here are some of the appetizers we’ll be serving… Read More »
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
Linguine with White Clam Sauce Serves 4 to 6 Yesterday my friend and website designer, Denise Taawab, our friend, Carmen, and I found ourselves at Biaggi’s Restaurant in… Read More »
Gingerbread Waffles with Orange Maple Syrup
Gingerbread Waffles I wish I could describe the aroma that came from these amazing Gingerbread Waffles! The wonderful smell of ginger, molasses, cinnamon and fresh ground nutmeg was… Read More »
Flan
Flan Caramelized Sugar 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tbsp. water Place sugar and water in a small pan. Cook over medium heat; stirring constantly, until sugar is golden…. Read More »
Vavo’s Pan Fried Portuguese Fish with Red Gravy
My Grandmother’s Pan Fried Fish with Red Gravy and Stewed Potatoes Cherished memories of growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, still make me smile. “It’s almost time to… Read More »
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta Cheese and Walnuts
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta Cheese and Sunflower Seeds 3 cups Fresh spinach leaves Seeds of 3 pomegranates ½ c. Crumbled Feta cheese, optional ¼ c. Sunflower… Read More »
Braciole
Flank steak filled with spinach, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and garlic, simmered in a Italian gravy, has been our family’s Christmas dinner for the last seven… Read More »
Chicken, Shrimp and Scallop Paella
Paella I love it! I love it! I love it! One of my all-time favorite recipes, made only for very special occasions, is my Paella. This recipe will… 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. 