Healthy Marinade for Steak
My dear friend and loyal walking partner, Anne, first gave me this recipe. The only change I made was to add my favorite steak seasoning. Steak sauce is… Read More »
Nutty Butternut Squash with Sage Brown Butter
I love sage and butternut squash! Butternut Squash is readily available in early fall through winter, is a pear-shaped squash with a sweet nutty flavor. Freeze butternut squash… Read More »
Sharing Traditions
The lovely invitation arrived announcing the upcoming wedding shower of our very dear friends, Alex and Alisane! Because we’ve had the pleasure of cooking and breaking bread with… Read More »
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones with Macadamia Nuts and a Citrus Glaze
Cranberry White Chocolate Scones with Macadamia Nuts and a Citrus Glaze Makes 8 large or 16 smaller scone 2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp…. Read More »
Elise’s Chocolate Wine Sauce
Chocolate Wine Sauce 1/3 c. Hatteras Red Wine, Duplin Winery 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips ½ c. half and half 1 Tbsp. salted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla… Read More »
The wonderful world of custards: Flan vs. Creme Brulee
The history of pudding is a deliciously dense subject. Throughout history, many different types of foods have been known by this name. The creamy, rich pudding we Americans… Read More »
Hearty Banana Blueberry Oat Bread
This delicious and heart-healthy bread is great for everyone, including folks living with diabetes. Filled with whole grains and a touch of raw honey, this bread will nourish… Read More »
An Indian Affair
Elise’s Chicken Tikka Masala Served over a bed of Aromatic Basmati Rice, this meal is truly a family favorite! Treat your guests to this wonderful menu at your… Read More »
Elise’s Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Look at those bubbles! Who doesn’t love a good pancake? How about a light and airy pancake with chocolate chips in it? Oh yeah! Here’ s my recipe…enjoy!… Read More »
Homemade Maple Syrup
Okay, so you just made your favorite pancakes or french toast and realize that you’re out of maple syrup. No worries! A friend in New York shared this… Read More »
The Good Wife’s Guide: The Great Debate (Then vs. Now)
I recently came across an article written in Good Housekeeping in 1955 called the Good Wife’s Guide. Because I am a person who constantly tries to better myself,… Read More »
Outrageous Cranberry Oatmeal Chip Cookies
2.5 c. King Arthur flour unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar… 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. 