Simple Cinco de Mayo Supper
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks first years of the American Civil War. Celebrate the Mexican heritage with this menu. Always a quick and delicious… Read More »
Sauteed Chicken Breasts over Creamed Spinach
Last night’s dinner was delicious and better yet, it was super easy and quick! I was happily working on the upcoming fundraiser, Wheels for Samantha, when I looked… Read More »
Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Sunday morning and the birds are clearly just as excited about the new day as I am! Surrounding our screened in porch, our big pin oak which provides… Read More »
Coq au Vin
The French have expertly created the most delicious stews such as Beef Bourguignon, Bouillabaisse (a seafood stew), and the Cassoulet (a bean stew). This chicken stew will leave… Read More »
Sauteed Chicken and Spinach with Ravioli
After a busy day, I whipped up this meal with the help of my favorite wholesale club, BJ’s in no time. My hubby loved it and we couldn’t… Read More »
Spicy Chicken and Egg Drop Soup
I’ve had a sick fellow in my house the last few days. Chicken Soup is always my go-to meal when one of my guys is sick. Wouldn’t you… Read More »
New Orleans Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya
Packed full of flavor, this jambalaya recipe uses the shrimp shells to add optimal flavor to the chicken stock. (Before making your jambalaya, add the shells to the… Read More »
Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Capers
My husband, Michael, loves my Chicken Piccata recipe. I recently purchased some beautiful green olives for a dinner party, I had some leftover. I tried something new by… Read More »
Chicken, Shrimp and Scallop Paella
Paella I love it! I love it! I love it! One of my all-time favorite recipes, made only for very special occasions, is my Paella. This recipe will… 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 »
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. 