Grilled Watermelon Salad + Breast Cancer Awareness & Research
What a wonderful surprise! I was certainly up for the challenge when BJ’s Membership Club asked me to create a recipe for grilled watermelon! With a few simple… Read More »
HERBS: Green Goddess Dressing and More…
I love herbs. On my back porch you can always find large flower pots filled with herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley, rosemary, savory, dill and whatever I feel… Read More »
Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad
We were recently invited to the Bahama Breeze restaurant to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday. Our friends suggested a salad of mixed greens, grilled chicken, tropical fruit and… Read More »
Corn “Chowda”
I love Applegate Farms Turkey Uncured Nitrate-Free bacon. Did you know that BJ’s Membership Club carries a variety of wonderful Applegate Farms products for your family to enjoy?… Read More »
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Soup, considered a classic comfort food, is made in just about every country and has long been touted as a form of folk medicine to treat symptoms… Read More »
Minestrone Soup
With the chill in the air and the holidays here, it is most definitely time for a delicious soup that is both comforting and filling. Growing up in… Read More »
Fall Harvest Salad
A few months ago I was blessed to be a part of a fundraiser called Wheels for Samantha. A group of individuals got together to raise funds for… Read More »
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup – to roast or not to roast?
With autumn finally here, I love making different kinds of soups. What’s your favorite fall-inspired soup? There’s just something comforting about a bowl of soup particularly tomato soup!… Read More »
Greek Tuna Salad
I love a good Greek Salad! Living in Asheville our neighbors owned a wonderful restaurant called Apollo Flame. We often visited their restaurant when we were craving Greek… Read More »
Blueberry and Kiwi Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing: Not your everyday salad
Do you have an old beloved recipe from your grandmother that calls for salad oil? You may even see signs of the once-used oil on the card or… Read More »
Grape Seed Oil Salad Dressing
Grape seed oil is great for your skin so it is often found in cosmetics, but did you know that grape seed oil is a wonderful alternative to… 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 »
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. 