Stuffed Shells
Who doesn’t love stuffed shells? Yum! I must admit however that I have not always enjoyed the grainy and somewhat heavy texture of ricotta filling until I discovered… Read More »
Cranberry Glazed Turkey Meatloaf
In a saucepan, bring to a boil sugar, water, cranberries, orange zest, Dijon mustard, ginger, apple cider vinegar and salt. Simmer on medium high just until the cranberries… Read More »
Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Crumb Topping
I’m feeling nostalgic this evening. I love the holidays but sometimes I miss my family. I thought Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Crumb Topping would bring us right… Read More »
Portuguese Steak
The great thing about food is that even when you live 900 miles from your hometown, familiar smells and tastes of home can make you feel less homesick… Read More »
Swedish Meatballs over Egg Noodles
Do you have recipes that your family loves, but you haven’t made in a while? Because I develop recipes everyday, I sometimes neglect some of our family’s favorites…. Read More »
Cheesy Meaty Mac
Make no mistake, friends. What looks like a simple hamburger and macaroni casserole is really a combination that knocked my family socks off! We bought a pound of… Read More »
Round Two: Turkey Salisbury Steak
My friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club and I are excited about the upcoming football season! One of my favorite things to grill is my turkey burgers filled with… Read More »
Grilled Spinach, Feta and Turkey Burgers
Alex and I seized the day with a long, beautiful walk, an afternoon of working on our 1,000 piece Glow in the Dark puzzle and then we decided… Read More »
Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken. Cream Sauce. Linguini. Crunchy flavorful topping. Do I need to say any more? I love casseroles that make enough food for a second meal. This delicious creamy… Read More »
Let’s be friends. Creamy Tomato and Sausage Rigatoni
Holy Moley Cannoli! This was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! What an extraordinary color as well. I heard lots of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’! Boy, was this pasta dish super flavorful! How bad… Read More »
The perfect fish batter
Growing up in New England, we ate our fair share of fried fish. That’s what we do in New England. We eat seafood. Fresh seafood. Lots and lots… Read More »
Fresh Tomato Sauce
The Food Network has teamed up with food and garden bloggers like me to host Summer Fest, an exciting season-long garden party! Each week during the summer months… 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. 