Stromboli
My three guys love my Stromboli and Pasta e Fagioli, so last night we enjoyed this for dinner. I first began making these two recipes years ago when… Read More »
Individual Cottage Pies
Yesterday we spent the warm spring-like day enjoying a St. Patty’ s Day Parade in Raleigh, NC. I love watching the Irish dancers, the men in kilts (I’m… Read More »
Devil’s Food Caramel Cake
One of my most favorite things to do is bake. Baking is even more fun when my son Alex joins me. Today is the birthday of our dear… Read More »
Kale Salad — Packing a Punch plus helpful tips
Some salads can be loaded with calories, but not this one. I love kale. It’s green. It’s full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is so inexpensive! It also… Read More »
Crispy Kale Chips
So, if you are like me you crave something salty in the evenings when watching TV or reading a good book. This is a great, healthy and delicious… Read More »
Scallops and Linguini
I hope you have enjoyed the FN Dish’s Comfort Foods Feast this year as much as I have! This week bloggers like me were asked to share our… Read More »
An Unbridled Brunch
On a recent Saturday morning, our home was bustling with excitement. Our good family friend, Amanda, was getting married and I had been asked to host the bridal… Read More »
Inside-Out Grilled Cheese with Bacon
Whew, what a week! My youngest son fell ill, then I got the flu and all when my hubby was on a business trip to Serbia. I was… Read More »
Chicken Chow Fun
Every time my family goes out to our favorite Asian restaurant The Peking Garden in North Raleigh we order a dinner for five. We each choose a favorite… Read More »
Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day Menu at the Johnson’s: Irish Soda Bread, Irish Stew, and Colcannon. Give it a try!
Irish Stew
Stew. A slow-cooked hardy bowl stew makes me smile. This recipes is loved by my whole family. Perfect for cold days and with my Irish Soda Bread or… Read More »
Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes
This morning I decided to try something fun for breakfast. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly, right? This recipe was super easy and delicious! 1. Begin by… 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. 