Portuguese Omelets or “Tortellas” as my grandmother called them
My grandmother never threw food away! Leftovers were used to make another meal the next day. She’d boil a roast one day to flavor a soup, then the… Read More »
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
3 lbs. specialty medley potatoes like red, fingerling and purple 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. kosher salt or more to taste 1 tsp. dried thyme (or fresh)… Read More »
Savory Bread Pudding
6 cups or so day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (I like to leave the crust on) Today I used French bread and Rosemary Olive Oil bread-… Read More »
Berry Clafouti
My dear neighbor, Susan, turned fifty this month! You wouldn’t believe it if you saw her! In February of 2009, Susan’s family helped me organize a fundraiser to… Read More »
To whip or not to whip? That is the question!
Ah, the frequently asked whipping versus heavy cream question… Many wonder what the difference between heavy, heavy whipping cream and whipping cream is. This evening I am having… Read More »
“Caldo Azedo” or My Grandmother’s Sour Soup
My grandmother, who left behind a legacy of love and a passion for food is always with me! One of my grandmother’s favorite soups was her Caldo Azedo,… Read More »
11:45am-Monday What, you’re on your way to my house for lunch?!
Please, oh please, tell me if anyone out there can relate! So you may know that Sunday we enjoyed company for Sunday Dinner. Well, allow me to rephrase… Read More »
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Place your corned beef, Portuguese Chourico, Linguica or your favorite smoked sausage, bay leaves, onions, red crushed pepper, peppercorns, and garlic and onion powders in a very… Read More »
Citrus Marinated Pork Chops
1/2-inch thick pork chops 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tablespoon… Read More »
Roasted Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque
2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed 16 ounces crab claw meat 1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 1… Read More »
Apple Cider Spice Cake
Apple Cider Spice Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup apple cider* 3 cups King Arthur’s all-purpose unbleached flour 2 teaspoons… Read More »
Unbelievable Apple Cider
Not only is this the perfect beverage for fall, winter and the holidays, but this delicious cider is super easy and will welcome your family and guests with… 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. 