Thankful for Leftover Turkey Casserole
Hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! Some folks enjoy eating one thing at a time on their plates. Not I! I love eating a… Read More »
Minestrone Soup
With the chill in the air and the holidays here, it is most definitely time for a delicious soup that is both comforting and filling. Growing up in… Read More »
Maple-Wheat Cloverleaf Rolls
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and our house smells of Minestrone Soup, Portuguese Stuffing, a Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie, Guilt-Free Pumpkin Mousse, the show-stopping turkey marinating in tomato sauce, Pimento Moida… Read More »
Mom’s Carrot Potato Mash
Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, my mother, Mary, always made this amazing Carrot Potato Mash. The carrots made these mashed potatoes, not only healthier, but incredibly sweet…. Read More »
Spiced Carrot Marmalade
I am so excited to share my new favorite recipe with you! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am preparing a Spiced Carrot Marmalade that will be… Read More »
Seafood in a Creamy Saffron Broth
Mike and I had a craving for seafood. I had a little saffron left in my spice drawer, so I decided to pick up some fresh cod and… Read More »
Creamed Corn
Every family has their holiday favorites and if you’re like us, you have many! For Thanksgiving I enjoy making my mother and grandmother’s recipe for Portuguese Style Turkey…. Read More »
Portuguese Kale Soup
Growing up in a Portuguese family in Fall River, Massachusetts, I enjoyed my Grandmother Isabel’s Portuguese Kale Soup, also known as “Caldo Verde” immensely. Portuguese Kale Soup is… Read More »
Coupon Mania! Money-Saving Shopping Tips
Coupon clipping is becoming so popular now that there is even a show called Extreme Couponing on TLC! Incredible Savings Clipping coupons can offer INCREDIBLE savings. According to… Read More »
Quintiles Well Fed Family Event and Recipes
The Well Fed Family Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working with the American Heart Association and a wonderful company located in Durham,… Read More »
Guilt-Free Pumpkin Mousse
Here’s to your health! Guilt-Free Pumpkin Mousse is a terrific and healthy dessert you can feel good about serving on Thanksgiving or any day of the week! Our… Read More »
Sensational Succotash
A glimpse into my first assignment Today was my very first day representing BJ’s Wholesale Club! My first assignment was a segment on the Fox 8 Morning News… 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. 