Mom’s Carrot Potato Mash
Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, my mother, Mary, always made this amazing Carrot Potato Mash. The carrots made these mashed potatoes, not only healthier, but incredibly sweet…. Read More »
Spiced Carrot Marmalade
I am so excited to share my new favorite recipe with you! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am preparing a Spiced Carrot Marmalade that will be… Read More »
Slow Cooked Brisket
What could be better than a slo- cooked beef brisket with a thick and tasty sauce on a Sunday afternoon? This brisket turned out to be amazing! This… Read More »
Elise’s Best Carrot Cake
Everyone’s favorite, especially my Dad’s, this cake will make your taste buds sing! Bet you didn’t know taste buds can sing. They can. 2 c. King Arthur unbleached… Read More »
Portuguese Omelets or “Tortellas” as my grandmother called them
My grandmother never threw food away! Leftovers were used to make another meal the next day. She’d boil a roast one day to flavor a soup, then the… Read More »
Roasted Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque
2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed 16 ounces crab claw meat 1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 1… Read More »
My Egg Roll Recipe and Tips on Making Delicious Egg Rolls Everytime!
Our family has been making these egg rolls for years! We look forward to making these every year when we celebrate Chinese New Year with 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. 