Savory Bread Pudding
6 cups or so day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (I like to leave the crust on) Today I used French bread and Rosemary Olive Oil bread-… Read More »
My Grandmother’s Portuguese Stuffing
A staple at each holiday meal or special family gathering, our family has been making this stuffing since I was a child. This is not like any stuffing… Read More »
Multigrain Bread
For me certain smells bring back treasured memories like the smell of my children while they were little after a bath, my husband’s clothes as I take them… Read More »
The Joy of Compound Butters
Compound butter is butter that has a flavor, or additional ingredient(s) added to it. Compound butters are very easy to prepare and the possibilities are endless! One can… Read More »
The Ultimate Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed Eggplant is both delicious and versatile. This delicious dish can be served at any special gathering, as an appetizer, main or side dish. This impressive recipe is… Read More »
Sweet Buttery Cornbread
My family loves this cornbread with chicken pastry and chili. I love to make this Cornbread with my students when they come to my Cooking Across America through… 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 »
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 »
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Oh, how I love the smell of Banana Bread baking in the oven! My family always knows when a bread is baking and when they know my Sour… Read More »
Pumpkin Granola Bread
Pumpkin Granola Bread Monday morning. A group of women were about to arrive. Teaching a bread baking class to women who grind their own wheat berries would make… Read More »
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread What could possibly be better than garlic bread topped with caramelized onions and Kalamata olives? A young boy once asked me to teach… Read More »
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Savory Bread Pudding
Do you have a piece of that and a little bit of this? You can use leftovers to make a delicious breakfast pudding that your family and friends… 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. 