Open Sesame Chicken Fingers
As much as we love saying (or in my case…loved saying…my guys are twenty-one and eighteen) “Open Sesame” to our children, it will not be necessary when you… 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 »
Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken
It’s another beautiful day in North Carolina! Now that the weather is warming up, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes for grilled chicken: Crazy for Shallots – Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken. One of the flavorful components of this dish is shallots. I love shallots! Try our recipe for Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken on the grill this weekend or for next gathering!

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. 