Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Capers
My husband, Michael, loves my Chicken Piccata recipe. I recently purchased some beautiful green olives for a dinner party, I had some leftover. I tried something new by… Read More »
Shrimp in Green Sauce
4 lbs deveined shrimp, peeled 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic ½ c. extra-virgin olive oil ½ of a Spanish onion 1 c. fresh parsley Handful… 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 »
Shepherd’s Pie with Onion Gravy
Our family had the pleasure of vacationing in England in 2005. We not only enjoyed the picturesque views, history and adorable thatched roofed homes, but the Shepherd’s Pie… Read More »
Tiropitas
I love Greek food! I was recently asked to make Tiropitas recently for a New Years Eve party. They came out very well. I adapted the Spanakopita recipe… Read More »
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 »
Our Holiday Menu
We enjoy this menu every Christmas! The Spinach Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Feta and Sunflower Seeds is a great light start to a deliciously festive meal! My Braciole… 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 »
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 »
Farro and Cherry Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese and Lemony Basil Pesto
Isn’t this salad just beautiful? Wouldn’t your whole body be happy? From your taste buds to every cells, this salad is full of flavor and vitamins! I recently… Read More »
Portuguese Omelets or “Tortellas” as my grandmother called them
My grandmother never threw food away! Leftovers were used to make another meal the next day. She’d boil a roast one day to flavor a soup, then the… 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. 