Crawfish Etoufee
No time to visit the Big Easy, but in the mood to celebrate Mardi Gras? It’s Fat Tuesday and we’re talking about Etoufee, one of Louisiana’s classic Cajun… Read More »
The Big Easy’s Cafe au lait
Cafe au lait, is not a latte, instead it is brewed coffee, preferably dark French roast with chicory, with half scalded, not steamed, milk poured together from two… Read More »
New Orleans Shrimp and Chicken Jambalaya
Packed full of flavor, this jambalaya recipe uses the shrimp shells to add optimal flavor to the chicken stock. (Before making your jambalaya, add the shells to 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. 