Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Sunday morning and the birds are clearly just as excited about the new day as I am! Surrounding our screened in porch, our big pin oak which provides… Read More »
Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Ground turkey is such a great use of lean protein. Not only is it better for you, has less calories and fat but it also embraces flavors. Preheat… Read More »
Pork Chops in Italian (Bistecchine di maiale)
I’ve made these pork chops for many a friend. My friend Gypsy had a horrible year filled with sickness. I wanted to bring her a comforting meal. This… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
What a wonderfully quick and flavorful dinner! Dinner in no time flat and you’re entire family we’ll be asking for more! 4 pork chops (bone in) 1 teaspoon… Read More »
Stuffed Bell Peppers
One of my husband’s favorite meals, this recipe is easy and filling. Because it is so filling, we enjoy this with a simple side salad. 4 green bell… Read More »
Crispy New England Fish Cakes with Roasted Potato Fries
Who didn’t love fish sticks and fries as a kid? You will feel like a kid in a grown-ups body when you enjoy these delicious Fish Cakes. Served… Read More »
My Mom’s Amazing Pot Roast and Gravy
Growing up, my mother and grandmother would make the most amazing pot roasts, turkeys and chicken in this marinade. I find slow roasting a recipe like this to… Read More »
Cranberry Apple Chutney
12 oz pkg fresh cranberries 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 onion, diced 1/4 jalapeno pepper Zest and juice of one orange 2 cloves of garlic, grated… 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. 