Savory Bread Pudding
6 cups or so day-old sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (I like to leave the crust on) Today I used French bread and Rosemary Olive Oil bread-… Read More »
Citrus Marinated Pork Chops
1/2-inch thick pork chops 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 tablespoon… Read More »
Roasted Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque
2 lbs. butternut squash, peeled and cubed 16 ounces crab claw meat 1 quart chicken or veggie broth, divided 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced 1… Read More »
Oh, the things you can do with Hummus!
Oh, the things you can do with Hummus! Hummus is very good for you, especially if you are trying to eat a diet rich in protein. An expensive… Read More »
Open Sesame Chicken Fingers
As much as we love saying (or in my case…loved saying…my guys are twenty-one and eighteen) “Open Sesame” to our children, it will not be necessary when you… Read More »
Mediterranean Baked Ziti
I had some Kalamata olives and a half a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in the refrigerator. What to do? What to do? In addition I needed a potluck… Read More »
The Ultimate Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed Eggplant is both delicious and versatile. This delicious dish can be served at any special gathering, as an appetizer, main or side dish. This impressive recipe is… Read More »
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread
Caramelized Onion and Olive Bread What could possibly be better than garlic bread topped with caramelized onions and Kalamata olives? A young boy once asked me to teach… Read More »
Elise’s Best Salsa
Salsa means sauce in Spanish, and its origins can be traced to the Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs. This is a healthy alternative to the store-bought salsa filled with… Read More »
Outstanding Hummus and Toasted Pita Chips
The Best Hummus Recipe While living in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, North Carolina my parents and their friend Peachy came to visit us. She gave me this… Read More »
Everything but the Kitchen Sink Savory Bread Pudding
Do you have a piece of that and a little bit of this? You can use leftovers to make a delicious breakfast pudding that your family and friends… 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. 