Vavo’s Pan Fried Portuguese Fish with Red Gravy
My Grandmother’s Pan Fried Fish with Red Gravy and Stewed Potatoes Cherished memories of growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, still make me smile. “It’s almost time to… Read More »
Braciole
Flank steak filled with spinach, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and garlic, simmered in a Italian gravy, has been our family’s Christmas dinner for the last seven… Read More »
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Don’t these look terrific? They taste even better! My dear friend, Anne Ciraulo, originally shared this wonderful recipe with me years ago. Anne taught our boys piano for… Read More »
Whole Grain Belgian Waffle Mix with Berry Syrup
Who doesn’t love the smell of hot waffles cooking and Berry Syrup bubbling away! Imagine your guests waking up to smell the amazing aromas coming from your kitchen!… 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 »
Spiced Nuts
The perfect appetizer at any holiday gathering, a great gift for a friend, or a go-to snack when unexpected company arrives, my Spiced Nuts will please everyone! I… Read More »
Naan Bread
This Naan Bread assisted me in winning the 2010 Meals on Wheels Chef’s Challenge, with it I served Chicken Tikka Masala, an Infused Basmati Rice and Raita, a… 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 »
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Although we usually enjoy traveling to see our family in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, we are staying home this year. We will be with our family in spirit. There… Read More »
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Chips
The easiest green bean side you could hope for, this recipe packs a flavor punch. It’s not in the quantity but in the quality. 1 lb. fresh green… Read More »
What others are saying about Cooking with Elise
“The first time I was introduced to Elise was through a DVD. The disc was handed to me from my boss who said, “This person could be a… 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. 