Decking The Halls
I’m excited because today I am hosting an open house for all of my good friends…YOU! Pour yourself a cup of hot chocolate and grab a Christmas cookie…. Read More »
Spinach Cheese Souffle
Friends, I know it’s been a week or so since I’ve posted, and boy have missed you, but I was so busy with my first Cooking with Elise… Read More »
Pumpkin Wontons plus one more
Last night I taught a really fun cooking class. We made Asian-inspired recipes like my Sinangag Rice. We also used my Filipino Barbecue marinade for shrimp. My guest… Read More »
Portuguese Steak
The great thing about food is that even when you live 900 miles from your hometown, familiar smells and tastes of home can make you feel less homesick… Read More »
Colossal Chocolate Chippers
Place your rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, sift together flour and baking soda. Add kosher salt… Read More »
Cooking With Elise at The Matthews House
From the moment I entered The Matthews House in Cary, NC I felt the warmth and joy surrounding this magnificent home. I did not and could not imagine… Read More »
Ginger Cake Squares
This recipe was adapted from a ginger cake recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook by Cheryl and Griff Day. Every… Read More »
Let’s Talk Turkey!
Two of the most frequently asked questions about cooking turkeys are as follows: 1. Just what is the safest way to thaw out a turkey? 2. How do… Read More »
Brown Sugar Carrot Pineapple Bread
Today is a harvest celebration between the Food Network FN Dish and bloggers like me. We are sharing our favorite recipes for the Thanksgiving table! I’m bringing this… Read More »
Brandied Truffles
Oh, how we love these truffles! The Hershey Kiss found inside of each confection and the addition of good brandy adds just the right surprise to these holiday… Read More »
Shrimp in a Verde Sauce
I love serving this shrimp at parties or as a special surprise to my guys who adore shrimp. The fresh verde or green sauce adds such a wonderful… Read More »
Portuguese Baked Beans
I love Wednesdays because on this day, bloggers and the folks at the Food Network get together to share their favorite recipes utilizing fruits and vegetables. This week… 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. 