Asian Broccoli Salad
My son Alexander was still being homeschooled when the first “Cooking with Elise” cooking TV segments aired on the My Carolina Today show on NBC-17 in 2010. As… Read More »
Perfectly Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Sometimes the simplest of recipes are the best! This week’s featured ingredient in Food Network’s Fall Fest is the brussels sprout and I know just how to serve… Read More »
The Perfect Baby Gift: BEABA’s Babycook
Our neighborhood is a buzz! After years of trying to have a baby, one of the couples in the development in Raleigh we call home is expecting triplets… Read More »
Roasted Broccoli Crowns
Super, super easy, roasted broccoli is the perfect side dish to just any any main meal! Roasting vegetables brings out the vegetables sweetness, and adds crunch. Preheat your… Read More »
Sauteed Summer Squash
With so many beautiful zucchini and yellow squash popping up in everyone’s garden, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes! This recipe could… Read More »
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Paprika
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. In a broiler pan, combine olive oil, garlic, paprika, cilantro and cayenne pepper. Break or cut apart the florets and… Read More »
The Land of Summer Squash Plenty
If you are fortunate enough to have a garden, or a friend with one, you are probably interested in new ways to prepare the squash you’ve got coming… 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 »
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Chips
The easiest green bean side you could hope for, this recipe packs a flavor punch. It’s not in the quantity but in the quality. 1 lb. fresh green… 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. 