Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Prosciutto, Spinach and Cheese
Deliciously moist, these chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto, fresh spinach leaves and provolone cheese are sure to please every member of your family! 4 chicken breasts, butterflied 4… Read More »
Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
Couscous with Roasted Vegetables What is couscous? Couscous, pronounced ‘kuskus’, is made from wheat and is made by rolling and shaping moistened semolina wheat and then coating them… Read More »
Cooking with Elise asked to be part of Chef’s Challenge
2010 Chef’s Challenge for Meals on Wheels of Wake County Which chef can create the best meal? On September 9, 2010 we will find out. Taking up the challenge… Read More »
Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken
It’s another beautiful day in North Carolina! Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes for grilled chicken: Crazy for Shallots – Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken. One of the flavorful components of this dish is shallots. I love shallots! Try our recipe for Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken on the grill this weekend or for next gathering!
Homemade Baking Powder
Homemade Baking Powder Making your own baking powder is easy and inexpensive. If I do purchase baking powder, I prefer Rumford’s or Argo’s Baking Powder because they are… Read More »
Surprise Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 c. butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar 1 tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 eggs 2 1/2 c. rolled… Read More »
Elise’s Best Salsa
Salsa means sauce in Spanish, and its origins can be traced to the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. This is a healthy alternative to the store-bought salsa filled with… Read More »
My Best Brownies
Chocolate. What can I say? I’ve been a chocolate lover for as long as I can remember. My Dad and i used to run errands for my mom,… Read More »
The health benefits of kale and lentils are enormous!
Lentils, like other beans, are rich in dietary fiber, both the soluble and insoluble type. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in the digestive tract that snares bile… Read More »
German Potato Salad
Mike’s Favorite – German Potato Salad Instead of a mayonnaise base, this delicious potato salad has a tangy vinegar dressing and will keep out for a long period… Read More »
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas seen on the My Carolina Today show
Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas One of my son Alexander’s favorite meals, this dish is both creamy and delicious! This is also a great recipe to utilize leftover chicken… Read More »
My Mom’s Portuguese Chourico Sandwiches
My Mom’s Portuguese Chourico Sandwiches Our family enjoys our time together on our long trips back to Massachusetts. We enjoy playing travel games, talking, reading, listening to books… 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. 