Ask Elise: Dear Discombobulated
Hi, Elise! My question for you is about organizing your time in the kitchen. It seems like when I make anything more complicated than a one-pot meal, I… Read More »
Getting to the ROOT of my problem -Turnip Farmers Tell All
I have to admit that last year when the Food Network invited bloggers like me to share our tips, tricks and recipes for turnips I had to really… Read More »
Ask Elise: Make cooking a possiblity and a priority plus 25 of our favorite quick and easy recipes
Hello Elise! In the introduction to your wonderful new cookbook “You Never Cook Alone” you talk about your family making meals eventful and spending time together in the… Read More »
Hearty Pumpkin Pasta
This week the FN Dish Fall Fest is celebrating all things pumpkin! Loving so many aspects of fall, our family recently wondered what life would be like without… Read More »
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pumpkin makes everything taste better, does it not? Loving so many aspects of fall our family recently wondered what life would be like without this wonderful season? One… Read More »
Football Means BangBang Shrimp To-Go!
CELEBRATE FOOTBALL SEASON WITH BONEFISH GRILL’S TRIPLE BANG BANG SHRIMP TO-GO Win a month’s worth of Bang Bang Shrimp through #TripleBangDare Contest I love to cook but I… Read More »
Bananas Foster French Toast
Two words: bananas + foster Well, really three words: bananas + foster + Brennans Actually four words: bananas + foster+ Brennan’s = fabulous Last weekend my hubby and… Read More »
ASK ELISE: “My husband is a picky eater.”
Dear Elise, My husband is a picky eater. He also has lactose intolerance. With the exception of chicken he does not eat meat. The chicken also needs to… Read More »
What if there was no fall?
What if everyday was the same? Imagine if we had no morning sunrises, or the warmth from the light of the morning sun. Sunday football games with family… Read More »
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Being the first day of fall and an afternoon of Sunday football, I wanted to make something with pumpkin in it. I love pumpkin. Actually everyone in my… Read More »
The SECRET to the Best Underdressed Potato Salad
We’ve been enjoying this extended holiday weekend and my hubby’s vacation. Last night our dear Amanda came over for an evening menu which included our Asian burgers, grilled… Read More »
Decadent Fallen Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles
I love when my hubby gets to accompany me on my travels to media appearances for my good friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club. On Saturday we were in… 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. 