Wedge Salad with Cucumber Ranch Dressing
The instant my food processor began whirling around grating my cucumber, the fresh smell indicated that this was going to be a great salad dressing! There’s simply no… Read More »
Portuguese Marinated Pork (Vinho d’alhos)
My hubby, Mike, smiled as he walked into the kitchen this morning. He was following the aroma of Vinho d’alhos or marinated pork. As I washed some dishes… Read More »
Chocolate Chess Pie
Chess Pie, the quintessential southern dessert or is it? No one really knows where the name “chess pie’” came from, but some say that years ago gentlemen were… Read More »
Amanda’s No-Bake Individual Berry Cheesecakes
An answer to prayer…People always looked at me sort of funny when I told them I have been praying for my sons’ future wives since they were born…. Read More »
23 Fourth of July Recipes, Crafts & Decorations
Since 1941, the Fourth of July or Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the… Read More »
Best Ever Chourico Rolls
Have you ever tried replicating a recipe you really enjoyed as a kid? As a child, I enjoyed Chourico Rolls so much! These rolls are made with, well,… Read More »
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream and more
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I can hardly wait to share this recipe for blueberry cheesecake ice cream with you! I am offering up a recipe for… Read More »
Grilled Watermelon Salad + Breast Cancer Awareness & Research
What a wonderful surprise! I was certainly up for the challenge when BJ’s Membership Club asked me to create a recipe for grilled watermelon! With a few simple… Read More »
Family Fun with Fajitas!
Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Well, I have the perfect suggestion! Fajitas are perfect whether you are cooking for the weekend or in need of… Read More »
The BIG Bacon, Egg and Cheese Burger
Tonight I made the boss of all burgers! Let’s start from the top to the bottom of this sandwich, shall we? I began by toasting the sesame seed… Read More »
Our Time in Fall River and Portuguese Pork and Clams
My hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts was naturally my very first stop on my national book tour for YOU NEVER COOK ALONE. Hard to believe that what started… Read More »
Chinese take-in was never so easy…Egg Rolls and more!
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. 