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 »
Elise’s Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Look at those bubbles! Who doesn’t love a good pancake? How about a light and airy pancake with chocolate chips in it? Oh yeah! Here’ s my recipe…enjoy!… Read More »
Elise’s Outrageous Banana Muffins with Maple Glaze
Our neighborhood, blanketed in a covering of fresh snow, sparkles in the sunlight. Rare to this part of the country, the neighbors get ready for an afternoon of… 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. 