Outrageous Cranberry Oatmeal Chip Cookies
2.5 c. King Arthur flour unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar… Read More »
Another cracked tooth and some creamy potato soup
“Mom, you know what you haven’t made in a while?” What’s that, Nate?” “Potato Soup”. Oh yeah, I thought. Chicken Tetrazzini had been on today’s dinner menu… that… Read More »
My Mom’s Broiled Pork Chops
I remember my mother making this recipe often during my childhood. I would be in my room doing homework or watching television. I would often come in after… Read More »
Heavenly Chocolate Pudding
I loved living upstairs from my grandmother throughout my childhood. I vividly remember going into her kitchen as she’d be preparing supper. I would ask smiling, “Did you… Read More »
Refreshing Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad
When the weather is as hot as it is today my go-to recipe is Watermelon, Feta and Black Olive Salad. During the hotter months of the year, I… Read More »
Nine great tips to cooking up perfect pasta every time!
Tip #1: Start with high-quality dried pasta. Barilla is always a good bet, but there are other inexpensive imported pastas that are as good or better. Dried pasta… Read More »
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Oh, how I love the smell of Banana Bread baking in the oven! My family always knows when a bread is baking and when they know my Sour… Read More »
Tips for Lowfat Cooking
Low fat cooking doesn’t mean that you have to create bland, less than tasty dishes for your family. By simply making a few changes you create delicious and… Read More »
Lemon Poppy Seed Dump Cake
My hubby loves lemon and so every yer on his birthday I make him a lemon poppy seed dump cake. 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated… Read More »
Pasta Primavera: A great way to use up roasted vegetables
2 c. roasted vegetables (see below) 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. unbleacehed all-purpose flour 1/4 c. dry sherry 1/2 milk 1/2 low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 pound linguine, cooked… Read More »
Great tips when baking with honey
It’s very easy to substitute honey for sugar in your recipes. Honey is up to twice as sweet as table sugar, so you will need to reduce the… Read More »
Macaroni and Cheese, Please!
Throw away those boxes of macaroni and cheese! It is sure to become your family favorite, too! You can use various types of pasta for this recipe like… 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. 