Potato-Crusted Portuguese Quiche
My youngest son Alex has to work during lunch today and so a substantial breakfast was in order. My sons Nate and Alex and Nate’s girlfriend made breakfast… Read More »
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
It’s no secret. I have a great relationship with chocolate. Don’t you? This morning, I wanted to satisfy my chocolate craving and so I adapted my Brown Sugar… Read More »
Unstuffed Cabbage
When I was a little girl, the Polish Club in Fall River, Massachusetts made the best stuffed cabbage rolls and pierogies. On occasion my mom would call my… Read More »
Tropical Tossed Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
With winter here, you may be wondering why I chose to highlight or create a tropical tossed salad recipe. Our dear friend’s the Forster’s came over for dinner… Read More »
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe
I just can’t tell you how many yummy-looking casserole recipes I have passed up because they have called for condensed soups like cream of chicken, mushroom, artichoke, and… Read More »
Elise’s Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
Years ago we enjoyed a poppy seed chicken casserole at our dear neighbors, The Clark’s. The recipe, which my neighbor generously gave me, called for condensed canned soup…. Read More »
Zucchini Pancakes
I love my Cuisinart food processor. I’ve owned it for twelve years and it still works like new! The grater attachment makes grating vegetables and hard cheeses super… Read More »
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 »
Cinnamon Buns
This is hands down the best recipe for Cinnamon Rolls! My friend Ronda from Asheville posted a comment about her friend Brundi’s amazing Cinnamon Rolls. Well, my hubby… Read More »
Double Chocolate Zucchini Breads
This delicious recipe makes two loaves or one 9 x 13-inch baking pan. The zucchini adds so much moisture to this recipe! In a large bowl of… Read More »
The Best Bread Pudding Ever
This is our family’s favorite recipe for bread pudding! This recipe comes from the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. Cubes of dry breadare soaked in a yummy… 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 »
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. 