Comforting Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup
I needed a comforting delicious soup. It has been a painful week for me! I began P90X last week and my body has been screaming for help. In… Read More »
Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza
With the AFC championship games on the line this weekend, I was excited to see pizza on the schedule in this week’s Comfort Food Feast. So far the… Read More »
Orange Marmalade Roasted Chicken
Yesterday my hubby worked from home. Although he was in his office most of the day on conference calls, working on assessments, and catching up on all of… Read More »
Comfort Foods Feast Week 3: Chocolate Chip Cookies
So far all of my blogger buddies participating in this years Comfort Foods Feast with the Food Network have shared our favorite comfort recipes for pot pies and… Read More »
Comforting Tuna Noodle Casserole
The past few days here in Raleigh, North Carolina have been in the mid 70’s. It has been an incredibly warm winter thus far. Today winter decided to… Read More »
Steamed Bun Dough Recipe
Tonight is the night. The Patriots play the Houston Texans in the playoffs. If they win they will go to the AFC game! This is a big deal… Read More »
Triple Berry Oat Cobbler
Today we are celebrating! My son Alexander is in his second year at college. He made it on the dean’s list this semester and we are so proud… Read More »
Vavo’s Stewed Potatoes
I have teamed up with Food Network and other bloggers who love food to begin contributing to a series called the Comfort Food Feast. So, we’ve all enjoyed… Read More »
Portuguese-Style Marinated Pork
My dad makes the most flavorful marinated pork. He has used diffenrt cuts of pork with thsi marinade, but tonight I used chops. Dad has even made tehis… Read More »
Potato-Crusted Portuguese Quiche
My youngest son Alex has to work during lunch today and so a substantial breakfast was in order. My sons Nate and Alex and Nate’s girlfriend made breakfast… Read More »
Double Chocolate Banana Bread
It’s no secret. I have a great relationship with chocolate. Don’t you? This morning, I wanted to satisfy my chocolate craving and so I adapted my Brown Sugar… Read More »
Unstuffed Cabbage
When I was a little girl, the Polish Club in Fall River, Massachusetts made the best stuffed cabbage rolls and pierogies. On occasion my mom would call my… 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
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