Spiced Pear and Plum Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My neighbor Marcia gave me this recipe when I lived in New York. Over the years I’ve made several variations. In the fall I was preparing my menu… Read More »
Lemon Berry Scones
How does one describe the smells of these amazing scones baking? Drool, over stimulation and a loud hungry stomach, oh I could on! You MUST make these delicious… Read More »
The wonderful world of custards: Flan vs. Creme Brulee
The history of pudding is a deliciously dense subject. Throughout history, many different types of foods have been known by this name. The creamy, rich pudding we Americans… Read More »
Outrageous Cranberry Oatmeal Chip Cookies
2.5 c. King Arthur flour unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar… Read More »
Heavenly Chocolate Pudding
I loved living upstairs from my grandmother throughout my childhood. I vividly remember going into her kitchen as she’d be preparing supper. I would ask smiling, “Did you… Read More »
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Oh, how I love the smell of Banana Bread baking in the oven! My family always knows when a bread is baking and when they know my Sour… Read More »
Lemon Poppy Seed Dump Cake
My hubby loves lemon and so every yer on his birthday I make him a lemon poppy seed dump cake. 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated… Read More »
Elise’s Best Baklava
Baklava Helpful Tip: Spray a little non-stick cooking spray in your measuring cup to insure that the honey comes out easily leaving nothing behind! 1 (16 ounce) pkg…. Read More »
Apple Spice Cake
This is probably one of my favorite cakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-in baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. You can also make… Read More »
Melt in Your Mouth Butter Cookies
Often times the simplest of recipes have the best outcome; this recipe is no exception. My friend Cheri gave me this recipe years ago when we first moved… 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. 