An-Almost-Broken-Foot, Lunch with the Girls and Fruit ‘n Nut Chicken Salad
Today I write to you from the quiet of my dining room. It’s just me, you and the pretty sunflowers in the center of my table. The sun… Read More »
Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas
Something “cheesy” is the last side the Food Network and bloggers like me will be sharing in the sensational side series this season. One of my family’s favorites… Read More »
Individual Mac and Cheese Skillets
Alex and I were playing Scattergories, one of our favorite games, when we heard Mike’s playful voice calling from the office. “Honey, what’s for lunch?” he asked. Is… Read More »
Inside-Out Grilled Cheese with Bacon
Whew, what a week! My youngest son fell ill, then I got the flu and all when my hubby was on a business trip to Serbia. I was… Read More »
Spinach Cheese Souffle
Friends, I know it’s been a week or so since I’ve posted, and boy have missed you, but I was so busy with my first Cooking with Elise… Read More »
Tuna and Egg Salad Sandwiches
Years ago when we first moved to our lake house in Asheville, North Carolina we visited a cafe in Biltmore Park. I can’t remember the name of the… Read More »
My New Favorite Sandwich — The Reuben
I adore grilled sandwiches of all kinds! How could it be that I am just now realizing how good a Reuben is? My good friend and neighbor, Karlie,… Read More »
Lunchbox Makeovers with Elise
My one-stop shopping destination for all my needs is BJ’s Membership Club! With 30% off of organic fruits, vegetables and dairy, BJ’s makes lunch preparations fun, easy and… Read More »
The BIG Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger
Tonight I made the boss of all burgers! Let’s start from the top to the bottom of this sandwich, shall we? I began by toasting the sesame seed… Read More »
Chourico and Grits
While in Charleston, SC we ate a lot of grits! Charlestonians eat regular grits, Shrimp and Grits for breakfast, lunch and dinner, cheesy grits, fried grits, creamy grits… Read More »
Salad Wraps with Spicy Chili Sauce
Amanda is visiting us this evening. She and Nathaniel are cooking up a stir fry for everyone. I have the night off! I have been wanting to make… Read More »
Summer’s Here! New England Chourico Dogs
Summer has begun and we enjoyed some good old chourico franks on the grill! Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, I remember my parents packing up these flavorful… 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. 