Very Berry Smoothie
Today Raleigh hits a record high of 81 degrees! Mike and I decided to make Berry Smoothies this morning in our new Cuisinart Turbo Blender We’re headed on… Read More »
Healthy Delicious Marinade for Steaks
My dear friend and loyal walking partner, Anne, first gave me this recipe. The only change I made was to add my favorite steak seasoning. Steak sauce is… Read More »
Traditional Irish Scones
Treat your family to these incredible scones on St. Patrick’s Day or any day for that matter! I know you’ll just love them! These scones, not only for… 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 »
Cynthia’s Lasagna
Father Tim, his beloved wife, Cynthia, Marge, Emma, Puny, Dooley, Lottie Greer…all characters from Jan Karon’s Mitford series. Over the years I’ve very much enjoyed Jan’s work particularly… Read More »
Lovely Lemon Squares
When life gives you lemons, make Lemon Squares! Lemon is one of our family’s favorite flavors and this recipe, with it’s shortbread crust and lemon curd filling, is… Read More »
Spicy Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Chipotle Mayo and Chimichurri Sauce
Growing up in New England, we ate a heck of a lot of seafood. Fresh fish was abundant and many people in our family loved to fish. My… Read More »
Shrimp Mozambique
Ruling for nearly 500 years, the Portuguese greatly impacted the cuisine of Mozambique which is located on the southeastern coast of Africa. This super easy and quick meal… 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 »
My Dad’s Delicious Beef Tips
We enjoyed Beef Tips yesterday for our Sunday dinner. The key to making Beef Tips is time, patience, and of course love. When properly attended to, Beef Tips… 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. 