Hawaiian Cake
My son Nathaniel’s 22nd birthday is this weekend. In celebration, we always host a big cookout for friends and family. Among Nate’s requested recipes were Spinach Feta Burgers… Read More »
Brandy Truffles
8 ounces of semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate (high quality, 62% cacao or higher), well chopped into small pieces 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp. brandy 1… Read More »
Empanadas Mendocinas (Beef or Turkey)
Dough for Empanadas Mendocinas – makes about 24 medium 3 cups King Arthur unbleached flour 1 egg yolk ½ cup cold butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup of… Read More »
A Taste of Spain: Tapas Platter
A cheese board is perfect for any party particularity a small bite, tapas or petite party. I purchased this beautiful cheese board at my favorite place to shop,… 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 »
Spiked Southern Sweet Tea
8 cups water 7 orange pekoe tea bags 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice Two lemons, quartered Two plums quartered 1 cup high-proof… Read More »
Elise’s Sangria
I love the sweet addition of the muscadine wine in this Sangria! Blend all wet ingredients. Refrigerate. Tip: To keep your beverages cold you can make an ice… 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. 