Crispy Chicken and Waffles
Is it breakfast or is it dinner? Crispy Fried Chicken served over hot buttermilk waffles drizzled with a Chipotle Maple Syrup…now doesn’t that sound FUN? A great recipe… Read More »
Crepes with Sauteed Rainier Cherries and Port Wine Cream
Crepes, oh the possibilities! Where to begin? There’s sweet, savory, chocolate, cornmeal … I could go on and on. This basic crepe recipe is perfect for breakfast, a… Read More »
Pumpkin Granola Pancakes
Pumpkin Pancakes. What can I say? Pumpkin is one of my favorite flavors in the whole wide world and it is often underutilized during most months. With the… Read More »
Father’s Day recipes that show Dad how special he is
Food and love are undeniably connected, so why not show Dad how special he is by preparing him a nice breakfast? Here are some recipes that will show… Read More »
Breakfast Pizza
Oh, what a wonderful pizza for breakfast, brunch, lunch OR dinner! I love Mello’s chourico products because they are very lean. This flavorful pizza is great anytime, but… Read More »
Spicy Portuguese Hash
Growing up in a Portuguese family in New England, I had the pleasure of enjoying chourico in various ways. Portuguese chouriço is made with pork, fat, wine, paprika… Read More »
French Toast
It’s hard to say if this is a breakfast or a dessert — it’s that good! For French Toast In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream,… Read More »
Blueberry Orange and White Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Oh, way back when the boys were little, probably about the ages of 7 and 4, we were all snuggled in bed under the covers as the snow… Read More »
Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls
This is hands down the best recipe for Cinnamon Rolls! My friend Ronda from Asheville posted a comment about her friend Brundi’s amazing Cinnamon Rolls. Well, my hubby… 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 »
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spiced Pecans
Looking for a recipe to utilize your leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving? Well, you’ve come to right place! These pancakes are absolutely delicious! 2 c. King Arthur unbleached… 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. 