Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes
2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. light brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp…. Read More »
The Picky Eater Cure
On March 27, 1947 Betty Mac Donald published the first book in her successful Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series. Today these books are recognized as childhood classics. I can… Read More »
Cooking Up Inspiration
On a recent Sunday afternoon mother and son, Mary Jane and David, enthusiastically got ready for their first cooking class, anticipating a grand day ahead. As they made… Read More »
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
The first Cooking with Elise segment aired on the My Carolina Today show yesterday. I hosted a Celebratory Brunch for 80 of our closest friends. Even though I… Read More »
Vegetable Cream Cheese Recipe
The first Cooking with Elise segment will air on the My Carolina Today show. In addition to lots of other breakfast treats, I’ll serve these two cream cheeses with an assortment of bagels.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss with Green Eggs and Ham
You’re never too old to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Read one of our favorite books, Green Eggs and Ham, and prepare this delicious dish with your family!
My Vavo’s Spaghetti Sauce with Sausage and Peppers
3 tbsp. Portuguese or Spanish extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. sweet or spicy Italian sausage, either ground or in casing 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, peeled,… Read More »
Stress-Free Menu to Welcome the New Year!
Invite your family and friends over for a casual, relaxing evening of fellowship and fuss-free fare! Bring in the New Year with this easy, healthy and delicious menu!
Indian food is one of my favorite types of food to make and this is one of my favorite menus.
Fun and Festive Spanish Menu
Pescado en Salsa Verde or Fish in a Green Sauce, is one of my favorite, easy and delicious meals to prepare. A wonderful addition to any table, this… Read More »
May the Calling Commence!
Epic Realm Productions and I shot the four holiday videos yesterday. We invited a local family to join us and had a ball! I just love this time… Read More »
Don’t Bunt. Aim Out of the Ballpark!
David MacKenzie Ogilvy, known as “The Father of Advertising” said it well, "Don’t bunt. Aim out of the ballpark!". For those of you who don’t know me personally,… Read More »
Do I Cook With Kids? You Bet I Do!
Okay, am I the only one who is challenged by the computer? I love challenges, I just don’t want my computer to know that! My wonderful husband, Mike… 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. 