Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie
Wholegrain Crust 2/3 rolled oats, ground fine in your food processor, or you can buy oat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2… Read More »
Open Sesame Chicken Fingers
As much as we love saying (or in my case…loved saying…my guys are twenty-one and eighteen) “Open Sesame” to our children, it will not be necessary when you… Read More »
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Grown in southeastern part of the United States, muscadine grapes are rich sources of polyphenols and other nutrients studied for their potential health benefits. The Duplin Winery in… 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 »
Mediterranean Baked Ziti
I had some Kalamata olives and a half a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in the refrigerator. What to do? What to do? In addition I needed a potluck… Read More »
Chili con Carne
Chili con Carne means “chili with meat” in Spanish. The history of chili goes way back, and although Texans often take credit for this dish, no one really… Read More »
Our Favorite Ginger Cookies
I thought I wasn’t fond of Ginger Cookies until I made this recipe! Gather your family in the kitchen and make them together! Your house is about to… Read More »
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
You are going to adore this recipe! 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. canned solid-pack unsweetened pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 egg yolks 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4… Read More »
Simple and Delicious Golden Hashbrowns
Ah, Mike and I awoke to a cool Sunday morning; fall is here we proclaimed! This morning it is a beautiful 74 degrees in Raleigh, North Carolina, so… Read More »
The Ultimate Stuffed Eggplant
Stuffed Eggplant is both delicious and versatile. This delicious dish can be served at any special gathering, as an appetizer, main or side dish. This impressive recipe is… Read More »
Spiced Pear and Plum Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My neighbor Marcia gave me this recipe when I lived in New York. Over the years I’ve made several variations. In the fall I was preparing my menu… 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 »
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. 