Lemon Poppy Seed Strawberry Shortcake
One of my hubby’s favorite desserts is my Lemon Poppy Seed Cake, so I make it for him every year on his birthday. I recently surprised him with… Read More »
Mint Chocolate Eton Mess, my take on a traditional British dessert
Prince William spent his school days at Eton College and there he most likely enjoyed, Eton Mess, a fun British dessert full of flavor! Easy and quick to… Read More »
Ricotta Cookies
The perfect recipe for special holidays, my friend and fellow foodie, Vivian, recently shared this recipe with me. Vivian has been making this recipe, originally from the North-end… Read More »
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
I had so much fun this afternoon cooking with mother and daughter, Jennifer and Riley! For dessert we made my favorite Double Chocolate Chip Cookies! Oh, and doesn’t… Read More »
The Perfect Sugar Cookie Recipe
Most sugar cookie recipes require great attention to detail. I just want a great sugar cookie without all the rules and regulations. Many recipes call for the butter… Read More »
Oatmeal Raisin White Chocolate Cookies
What could more comforting and tasty than Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? How about Oatmeal Raisin Cookies dipped in white chocolate? Tomorrow our home will be filled with Ignite’s Servant… Read More »
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
One of our family’s favorite cookies is this Classic Peanut Butter Cookie. For a moment time stops as you take a bite of these delicious crisp-on-the-outside/soft-on-the-inside cookies followed… Read More »
Heavenly Chocolate Angel Food Cake: The Story of Corrie ten Boom
March is National Women’s History Month. I love to read whether it be by myself, quietly with my family or aloud with my children. During my childrens’ homeschooling… Read More »
Lovely Lemon Squares
When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Squares! Lemon is one of our family’s favorite flavors and this recipe, with it’s shortbread crust and lemon curd filling, is… Read More »
Day 18 Snowball Cookies
Okay, okay…these beautiful cookies are really a Greek cookie called Kourambiedes, but during the Christmas season I like to call them “Snowball Cookies!” Why not right? They look… Read More »
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cream Cheese Bars
I love the traditional chocolate chip recipe I use in recipes like my Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Colossal Chocolate Chippers, but when I saw this gluten-free… Read More »
Elise’s Best Biscotti
A bite of these remarkable cookies, ordered most by my customers at Christmas time, will make you think you’re in Italy. Sharing a recipe among many family and… 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. 