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 »
Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie
Wholegrain Crust 2/3 rolled oats, ground fine in your food processor, or you can buy oat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2… Read More »
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
You are going to adore this recipe! 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. canned solid-pack unsweetened pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 egg yolks 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4… Read More »
Spiced Pear and Plum Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My neighbor Marcia gave me this recipe when I lived in New York. Over the years I’ve made several variations. In the fall I was preparing my menu… Read More »
Elise’s Chocolate Wine Sauce
Chocolate Wine Sauce 1/3 c. Hatteras Red Wine, Duplin Winery 1 c. semisweet chocolate chips ½ c. half and half 1 Tbsp. salted butter 1 tsp. pure vanilla… Read More »
Elise’s Best Baklava
Baklava Helpful Tip: Spray a little non-stick cooking spray in your measuring cup to insure that the honey comes out easily leaving nothing behind! 1 (16 ounce) pkg…. Read More »
Blueberry Pancakes with an Outrageous Maple Butter Syrup
I absolutely ADORE blueberry pancakes! We enjoy these delicious pancakes dinner during the summer months! 1 egg 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. raw honey or agave nectar… Read More »
Apple Spice Cake
This is probably one of my favorite cakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-in baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also make… Read More »
Crepes with a Canolli Filling topped with an Incredible Chocolate Wine Sauce
Sweden’s version of the crepe, this recipe is perfect for breakfast any time or a special brunch. Serve with Homemade Maple Syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream. 3… 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. 