Elise’s Best Baklava
Baklava Helpful Tip: Spray a little non-stick cooking spray in your measuring cup to insure that the honey comes out easily leaving nothing behind! 1 (16 ounce) pkg…. Read More »
Ingredients for a Life Filled with Happiness
Ingredients for a Life Filled with Happiness Makes for one happy life Heaping spoonfuls of unconditional love Hearts overflowing with gratitude Surround yourself with family and good friends… Read More »
My Egg Roll Recipe and Tips on Making Delicious Egg Rolls Everytime!
Our family has been making these egg rolls for years! We look forward to making these every year when we celebrate Chinese New Year with family and friends… Read More »
Elise’s Summer Camps for Kids and Families
Back by popular demand, registration for my two culinary camps is now open. Filled with fun and delicious food, these classes will be the highlight of your child’s… Read More »
Pumpkin Granola Bread
Pumpkin Granola Bread Monday morning. A group of women were about to arrive. Teaching a bread baking class to women who grind their own wheat berries would make… Read More »
Blueberry Pancakes with an Outrageous Maple Butter Syrup
I absolutely ADORE blueberry pancakes! We enjoy these delicious pancakes dinner during the summer months! 1 egg 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. raw honey or agave nectar… Read More »
Apple Spice Cake
This is probably one of my favorite cakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-in baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also make… Read More »
My Dad’s Incredible Clam Cakes
My Dad has been making these New England favorites my whole life and I’ve never had another as good as his! When my parents visit us in NC,… Read More »
My Best Coleslaw
This is a great recipe for these hot summer months! 1 cabbage 1 red onion 1 tbsp. agave nectar 1 tsp. salt or 1 tsp. Slap Ya Mama… Read More »
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread What could possibly be better than garlic bread topped with caramelized onions and Kalamata olives? A young boy once asked me to teach… Read More »
Use your leftover burgers…Meaty Noodle Casserole
Crowd-Pleasing Meaty Noodle Casserole I love to make this when we are going to a potluck or have a large number of people coming over. It is very… Read More »
Melt in Your Mouth Butter Cookies
Often times the simplest of recipes have the best outcome; this recipe is no exception. My friend Cheri gave me this recipe years ago when we first moved… 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. 