Day 18 Snowball Cookies
Okay, okay…these beautiful cookies are really a Greek cookie called Kourambiedes, but during the Christmas season I like to call them “Snowball Cookies!” Why not right? They look… Read More »
Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse
I’d like to tell you that I loved Charles Shultz and Peanuts, as a child, and I had large books filled with comic strips and I loved watching… Read More »
Spiced Pumpkin Bread
2 eggs 1/2 c. agave nectar 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 1/3 c. canola oil 1 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. milk 2 c. King Arthur unbleached all-purpose… Read More »
Apple Pie Two Ways-What Types of Apples Do I Use?
I was recently asked a question about apples. Jenny, from North Carolina asked, “What is your choice for the best apple to use in an apple pie?” Great… Read More »
Maple Banana Blueberry Bread
I remember visiting my son at Campbell University. He was in his last year at Campbell University. Although he lived on campus that year, he was only thirty… Read More »
Berry Clafouti
My dear neighbor, Susan, turned fifty this month! You wouldn’t believe it if you saw her! In February of 2009, Susan’s family helped me organize a fundraiser to… Read More »
Apple Cider Spice Cake
Apple Cider Spice Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup apple cider* 3 cups King Arthur’s all-purpose unbleached flour 2 teaspoons… Read More »
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »
Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie
Wholegrain Crust 2/3 rolled oats, ground fine in your food processor, or you can buy oat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2… Read More »
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake
Ah, fall! Time to make my Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Place one whole package and one half package of the chocolate graham crackers… Read More »
Our Favorite Ginger Cookies
I thought I wasn’t fond of Ginger Cookies until I made this recipe! Gather your family in the kitchen and make them together! Your house is about to… Read More »
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
You are going to adore this recipe! 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. canned solid-pack unsweetened pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 egg yolks 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4… 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. 