Stromboli
My three guys love my Stromboli and Pasta e Fagioli, so last night we enjoyed this for dinner. I first began making these two recipes years ago when… Read More »
Individual Cottage Pies
Yesterday we spent the warm spring-like day enjoying a St. Patty’ s Day Parade in Raleigh, NC. I love watching the Irish dancers, the men in kilts (I’m… Read More »
Devil’s Food Caramel Cake
One of my most favorite things to do is bake. Baking is even more fun when my son Alex joins me. Today is the birthday of our dear… Read More »
I want to be like Isabel when I grow up.
I am writing a post befitting my Irish beauty, Isabel. Isabel traveled from Ireland to the states before she became part of our family thirteen years ago. Isabel… Read More »
Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day Menu at the Johnson’s: Irish Soda Bread, Irish Stew, and Colcannon. Give it a try!
Comfort Food Feast — Stews, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo & much more
Week 7: I’m excited! The Food Network’s Comfort Food Feast continues! This week food bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for stews! Opening the weekly emails… Read More »
Chicken Pastry
It is week six of Food Network’s Comfort Foods Feast and bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for chicken. Ah, chicken, the versatile protein that allows… Read More »
As Seen On TV: Superbowl XLVII Pizza Recipes
As the chef spokesperson for BJ’s Wholesale Sale Club, I get to travel to television stations around the country sharing my passion for family and food. BJ’s Wholesale… Read More »
Flourless Chocolate Cake
I didn’t think it possible to love chocolate any more than I already did UNTIL I made this flourless chocolate cake. The edges of this amazingly wonderful cake… Read More »
Sunday Sausage Biscuits
A Sunday morning around the table with my family, laughing, talking and enjoying a homemade breakfast is priceless! This morning I decided to surprise my three guys with… Read More »
Blondies, Infinite Possibilities
I know, I know. I just started P90X, almost killed myself, winded up at the doctor’s office, had two cat-scans done and am now making blondies! I was… Read More »
Crispy Toffee Bars
I have Corned Beef and Cabbage bubblin’ away on my stove top. It smells so good in here that Alex and I admittedly ate our dessert first! The… 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. 