Creamy Polenta with Rosemary and Roasted Garlic
My hubby and I recently celebrated twenty years of marriage. Michael took me to The Second Empire Restaurant in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. We both thoroughly enjoyed each… 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 »
Father’s Day recipes that show Dad how special he is
Food and love are undeniably connected, so why not show Dad how special he is by preparing him a nice breakfast? Here are some recipes that will show… Read More »
Top Ten Foodie Gifts for Father’s Day
I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich. ~M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter Search no longer for the perfect gift for your father or… Read More »
St. Lucia’s Buns
I make these delicious, comforting Swedish buns every summer with my students in my Kid’s Culinary Adventure Camp. My family also enjoys these buns as well! Did you… Read More »
Marinades make it easy!
I love marinades, especially during the summer when I seem to have much more to do. The neat thing about marinades is that you can pair them up… Read More »
New England Iced Coffee
Growing up in New England, I enjoyed many flavors. One of these flavors was “coffee syrup”. Here in the south, people look at me like I’ve lost my… Read More »
Sweet Green Tea
Did you know that June is National Iced Tea month? Neither did I! Thanks, Lori! Reward yourself with a nice cold glass of sweet tea WITHOUT the sugar… Read More »
Barbecue Baked Beans
We celebrate our eldest son’s birthday in July and we love celebrating with a big ole cookout! These beans are among Nate’s favorite side dishes and so on… Read More »
Reflecting on Memorial Day
Although summer does not officially begin until the end of June, we all know that Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer celebrations including cookouts, picnics and even… Read More »
Smoky Cajun Jambalaya
Jambalaya, oh yeah! you can pretty much whatever type of smoked sausage you’d like. This was so, so very good! In a large Dutch oven, saute the chourico… Read More »
Fresh Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps
Friends and family recently went to PF Changs for a lovely dinner in honor of our dear friend, Amanda’s college graduation. One of Amanda’s favorite items on the… 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. 