Homemade Granola
After being a stay-at-home mom for twenty-two years (which was a great privilege) I am now an empty-nester! Eighteen of those years were spent homeschooling, so when Mike… Read More »
Jamaican Cornmeal Pudding
I decided to make Jamaican Jerk Chicken, which is something I had not made before. I also decided that I wanted to experiment with a Jamaican dessert, and… Read More »
Fruit and Nut Bars
Fruit and nuts, oh, what a pair! Both grow on trees and both are used in various recipes for salads, cereal mixes, breakfast bars, coleslaw, stuffing, cookies, so… Read More »
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spiced Pecans
Looking for a recipe to utilize your leftover sweet potatoes after Thanksgiving? Well, you’ve come to right place! These pancakes are absolutely delicious! 2 c. King Arthur unbleached… 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 »
Apple Cider Spice Cake
Apple Cider Spice Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup apple cider* 3 cups King Arthur’s all-purpose unbleached flour 2 teaspoons… Read More »
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »
Roasted Fig and Walnut Salad
This is a delicious recipe! Roasting slightly caramelizes the figs and creates flavorful browned bits that will season the vinaigrette. If you don’t have molasses on hand, use… Read More »
Oh, So Easy Oatmeal…Overnight!
1 cup steel cut, rolled or old-fashioned oats ¾ cup walnuts, almonds or pecans 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 to 1 cup dried figs or apricots, chopped 4… Read More »
Outrageous Cranberry Oatmeal Chip Cookies
2.5 c. King Arthur flour unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar… 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. 