Welcome! Let the transformation begin!
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… Read More »
Spicy Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Chipotle Mayo and Chimichurri Sauce
Growing up in New England, we ate a heck of a lot of seafood. Fresh fish was abundant and many people in our family loved to fish. My… Read More »
Ingredients for a Life Filled with Happiness
What I learned around the table and try to teach to my children…by Elise Johnson Fill your heart heaping spoonfuls with Unconditional Love Fill your mind with an… Read More »
Shrimp Mozambique
Ruling for nearly 500 years, the Portuguese greatly impacted the cuisine of Mozambique which is located on the southeastern coast of Africa. This super easy and quick meal… Read More »
Spicy Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
I’ve had a sick fellow in my house the last few days. Chicken Soup is always my go-to meal when one of my guys is sick. Wouldn’t you… Read More »
My Dad’s Delicious Beef Tips
We enjoyed Beef Tips yesterday for our Sunday dinner. The key to making Beef Tips is time, patience, and of course love. When properly attended to, Beef Tips… Read More »
The Big Easy’s Cafe au lait
Cafe au lait, is not a latte, instead it is brewed coffee, preferably dark French roast with chicory, with half scalded, not steamed, milk poured together from two… Read More »
New Orleans Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya
Packed full of flavor, this jambalaya recipe uses the shrimp shells to add optimal flavor to the chicken stock. (Before making your jambalaya, add the shells to the… Read More »
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
What a wonderfully quick and flavorful dinner! Dinner in no time flat and you’re entire family we’ll be asking for more! 4 pork chops (bone in) 1 teaspoon… Read More »
Buttermilk Spice Muffins
This morning I surprised my guys with a warm batch of Buttermilk Spice Muffins. It is very important to use freshly grated nutmeg-it makes a tremendous difference! 1… Read More »
Romantic Dinner for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to make your significant other feel special. Why not treat him/her to an especially, thoughtful romantic dinner? Menu for Two: Pepper Crusted… Read More »
Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Capers
My husband, Michael, loves my Chicken Piccata recipe. I recently purchased some beautiful green olives for a dinner party, I had some leftover. I tried something new 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. 