The Past, a Special Birthday, Jerk Chicken Recipe and the Future
Our eldest son Nathaniel will be getting married this November so this was the last year our family would be celebrating his birthday living in our home. Moving… Read More »
Outstanding Asian Burgers
My family loves my turkey feta burgers with green goddess mayo found in my cookbook, You Never Cook Alone, but for this Memorial Day I decided to change… Read More »
Round Two: Turkey Salisbury Steak
My friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club and I are excited about the upcoming football season! One of my favorite things to grill is my turkey burgers filled with… Read More »
Grilled Spinach, Feta and Turkey Burgers
Alex and I seized the day with a long, beautiful walk, an afternoon of working on our 1,000 piece Glow in the Dark puzzle and then we decided… Read More »
Filipino Barbecue
The Olympic Games began this Friday. We were really excited about the opening ceremony. We made a decision to create an international menu and chose cuisine from the… Read More »
Family Fun with Fajitas!
Not sure what to make for dinner tonight? Well, I have the perfect suggestion! Fajitas are perfect whether you are cooking for the weekend or in need of… Read More »
Asian Chicken Kabobs
I know you all can relate to this. Mere words simply cannot describe the depths of love I have for my family. My husband Michael has been my… Read More »
Caramelized Rosemary Onions
With the Fourth of July drawing near, this wonderful side dish, is the perfect accompaniment to most grilling recipes. I roast this dish in the oven, but was… Read More »
Grilled Lemon Garlic and Herb Chicken
With grilling season upon us, our family loves this very flavorful recipe and it is great with a big refreshing salad! When marinating food in plastic storage bags… Read More »
Balsamic Chicken with Grilled Pineapple and Pepper Salsa
Not only was this a refreshing a delicious meal, but it was so very pretty! Place grapeseed oil, balsamic vinegar, ginger, basil, Slap Ya Mama, onion powder, rosemary… Read More »
Summer’s Here! New England Chourico Dogs
Summer has begun and we enjoyed some good old chourico franks on the grill! Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, I remember my parents packing up these flavorful… Read More »
Father’s Day recipes that show Dad how special he is
Food and love are undeniably connected, so why not show Dad how special he is by preparing him a nice breakfast? Here are some recipes that will show… 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. 