Orange Spice Cake
I first saw this recipe in the 2003 October/November edition of Taste of Home. I’ve made it every Christmas since then! The aromas that emanate from the oven… Read More »
My Mom’s Amazing Pot Roast and Gravy
Growing up, my mother and grandmother would make the most amazing pot roasts, turkeys and chicken in this marinade. I find slow roasting a recipe like this to… Read More »
Savory Oatmeal
Although trainers, nutritionists, body builders and doctors tell us to eat our oatmeal, oats had a very humble beginning. Once considered weeds among other crops, oats were used… Read More »
Whole Grain Belgian Waffle Mix with Berry Syrup
Who doesn’t love the smell of hot waffles cooking and Berry Syrup bubbling away! Imagine your guests waking up to smell the amazing aromas coming from your kitchen!… 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 »
Corn Fritters
My husband, Mike, and my youngest son, Alex, are not fans of clams like my oldest son, Nate, and I are, so we created this recipe, a version… Read More »
Gluten Free Chocolate Mousse
I’d like to tell you that I loved Charles Shultz and Peanuts, as a child, and I had large books filled with comic strips and I loved watching… Read More »
Spiced Pumpkin Bread
2 eggs 1/2 c. agave nectar 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 1/3 c. canola oil 1 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. milk 2 c. King Arthur unbleached all-purpose… Read More »
Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup
I love this soup because unlike some pumpkin soups, I have not used any milk or cream. A very flavorful soup, this is the perfect soup to serve… 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 »
Naan Bread
This Naan Bread assisted me in winning the 2010 Meals on Wheels Chef’s Challenge, with it I served Chicken Tikka Masala, an Infused Basmati Rice and Raita, a… Read More »
Cranberry Apple Chutney
12 oz pkg fresh cranberries 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 onion, diced 1/4 jalapeno pepper Zest and juice of one orange 2 cloves of garlic, grated… 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. 