Elise’s Sangria
I love the sweet addition of the muscadine wine in this Sangria! Blend all wet ingredients. Refrigerate. Tip: To keep your beverages cold you can make an ice… Read More »
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake
Ah, fall! Time to make my Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Place one whole package and one half package of the chocolate graham crackers… Read More »
Pasta e Fagioli
I began making thsi soup years ago after enjoying it at a local Italian restaurant. Pasta e Fagioli, or “pasta and beans”, is a traditional meatless Italian dish…. Read More »
Sweet Buttery Cornbread
My family loves this cornbread with chicken pastry and chili. I love to make this Cornbread with my students when they come to my Cooking Across America through… Read More »
Red Beans and Rice
Creamy and delicious, a comforting bowl of these Red Bean’s and Rice is a great end to any day! I even like it without the rice! This is… Read More »
Spinach Quiche
These scrumptious squares can be served any time of the day. You can experiment with different cheeses. This quiche can be made days ahead and kept in the… Read More »
Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken
It’s another beautiful day in North Carolina! Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes for grilled chicken: Crazy for Shallots – Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken. One of the flavorful components of this dish is shallots. I love shallots! Try our recipe for Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken on the grill this weekend or for next gathering!
Our Family’s Favorite Multigrain Pizzas
Recipe makes one large pizza Is anyone in the mood for pizza? What if I told you that I’ve created a recipe that is absolutely delicious and healthy?… Read More »
Steamed Chinese Dumplings with Nate’s Delicious Dipping Sauce
The boys and I love to make these! They are great steamed or fried. We generally think the steamed are much more flavorful. We always serve these with… Read More »
We’re going to Greece…no passport necessary!
Our family has been homeschooling for over 16 years now and one of our favorite activities has been hosting an annual International Night. Each year our family chooses… Read More »
French Meat Pie
One of husband’s childhood favorites growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was French Meat Pie. I was delighted when I mastered the recipe. This is the perfect time… 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. 