Let’s be friends. Creamy Tomato and Sausage Rigatoni
Holy Moley Cannoli! This was d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! What an extraordinary color as well. I heard lots of ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’! Boy, was this pasta dish super flavorful! How bad… Read More »
Fresh Tomato Sauce
The Food Network has teamed up with food and garden bloggers like me to host Summer Fest, an exciting season-long garden party! Each week during the summer months… Read More »
Cavatappi with Tomatoes and Garlic
My husband LOVES cavatappi, and well, so do I! I love the texture and taste of this amazing pasta. Cavatappi holds up to any sauce well. This dish… Read More »
Chicken and Vegetable Pasta
Sunday morning and the birds are clearly just as excited about the new day as I am! Surrounding our screened in porch, our big pin oak which provides… Read More »
The Joy of Compound Butters
Compound butter is butter that has a flavor, or additional ingredient(s) added to it. Compound butters are very easy to prepare and the possibilities are endless! One can… 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. 