Breakfast for Dinner
So, it’s 95 degrees outside and you don’t want to heat up the house with the oven and it’s definitely too hot to grill. Try this hearty and… Read More »
Sausage Lentil Soup
Every other week my hubby and I enjoy a “Date Night.” One evening we decided to go out to eat. We enjoyed each other’s company at one of… Read More »
Summer time snacks the whole family will love
Over a dozen delicious and healthy summer snack recipes at your finger tips! Wishing everyone a summer filled with love, hope, joy, memories and fun! Watermelon Slushy Who… Read More »
Outstanding Hummus and Toasted Pita Chips
The Best Hummus Recipe While living in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina my parents and their friend Peachy came to visit us. She gave me this… Read More »
Our Family’s Favorite Multigrain Pizzas
Recipe makes one large pizza Is anyone in the mood for pizza? What if I told you that I’ve created a recipe that is absolutely delicious and healthy?… Read More »
Blueberry Peach Crumb Cake
A perfect combination, the blueberries and peaches add the perfect touch to this old-fashioned dessert! This coffee cake is to die for! Perfect by itself, but even better… Read More »
Tips for making the perfect pesto
Tips and suggestions for a perfect pesto Pesto is typically made using five ingredients, fresh herbs, nuts, garlic, cheese and oil, but you can experiment by using variations… Read More »
Crepes with a Canolli Filling topped with an Incredible Chocolate Wine Sauce
Sweden’s version of the crepe, this recipe is perfect for breakfast any time or a special brunch. Serve with Homemade Maple Syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream. 3… Read More »
New York Style Cheescake Three Different Ways
Crust: 1.5 c. graham cracker crumbs 6 tbsp. melted butter ¼ c. granulated sugar Combine ingredients and press on bottom of 8 or 9-inch spring form pan and… Read More »
Steamed Chinese Dumplings with Nate’s Delicious Dipping Sauce
The boys and I love to make these! They are great steamed or fried. We generally think the steamed are much more flavorful. We always serve these with… Read More »
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Savory Bread Pudding
Do you have a piece of that and a little bit of this? You can use leftovers to make a delicious breakfast pudding that your family and friends… Read More »
Watch Cooking with Elise on the My Carolina Today…Tuscan Pork Chops!
Click here to view: If your family likes pork chops as much as we do, you’re probably looking for various ways to prepare them! This recipe for Tuscan… 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. 