Sauteed Summer Squash
With so many beautiful zucchini and yellow squash popping up in everyone’s garden, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes! This recipe could… Read More »
Spiced Peach Butter
Isn’t that Peach Butter beautiful? About two years ago I was preparing to teach my first Bread Baking Class called Bread Baking 101. A few of the women… Read More »
The Perfect Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Basil
In my humble opinion, russets make the best mashed potatoes. Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large pan and cover with cold water. To insure… Read More »
Oatmeal Raisin White Chocolate Cookies
What could more comforting and tasty than Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? How about Oatmeal Raisin Cookies dipped in white chocolate? Tomorrow our home will be filled with Ignite’s Servant… Read More »
Lovely Lemon Squares
When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Squares! Lemon is one of our family’s favorite flavors and this recipe, with it’s shortbread crust and lemon curd filling, is… Read More »
Vavo’s Pan Fried Portuguese Fish with Red Gravy
My Grandmother’s Pan Fried Fish with Red Gravy and Stewed Potatoes Cherished memories of growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, still make me smile. “It’s almost time to… Read More »
Eggnog Cookies
My son, Alexander, turns eighteen today. Eighteen, who would have thought? Time sure flies by when you’re having fun. Our homeschooling days are almost at an end, and… Read More »
Naan Bread
This Naan Bread assisted me in winning the 2010 Meals on Wheels Chef’s Challenge, with it I served Chicken Tikka Masala, an Infused Basmati Rice and Raita, a… Read More »
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Although we usually enjoy traveling to see our family in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, we are staying home this year. We will be with our family in spirit. There… Read More »
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon… 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 »
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. 