Elise Jesse

Name: Elise Jesseu2019s Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (16 ounces) uncooked farfalle or fusilli pasta; 1 package (16 ounces) grape tomatoes, halved; 2 heads of broccoli florets; 1 package (16 ounces) sharp cheddar or Colby cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 pound sliced salami; Dressing:; 1-1/2 cups mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste

8 years in local television as a sports reporter and 5 years as a writer for Sports Illustrated covering the NFL with an emphasis on the Cincinnati Bengals
Recipient of an Ohio Valley Emmy Award in broadcast journalism
Creator of @ejscookin, a FoodTok account with almost 90K followers

Experience

Elise is a home chef, recipe developer and food influencer. She enjoys experimenting with different flavors and techniques and sharing the results with her thousands (and thousands) of followers on TikTok and Instagram.

Her cooking experience spans decades, beginning in her Grandma Jan's kitchen, where she watched in awe as everyday meals became events complete with individual desserts. Elise helped her mother re-create recipes from Taste Recipes in the '80s and '90s, and now she takes pride in sharing the joy of cooking with her own family.

Outside Taste Recipes, Elise is chasing after her young daughter and son and attending University of Cincinnati basketball games in support of her husband. You can also find her tending to the family's "pizza garden" or watching '90s movies.

Education

Mount Saint Joseph University, bachelor's in psychology with a minor in communication studies

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Articles & Recipes

Elise Jesse’s Pasta Salad

Summer was made for pasta salad, and this creamy, colorful dish is my go-to. My mom whipped it up in the '90s when every pasta salad was smothered with Italian dressing. That version wasn’t my mom’s speed, so she took a risk and switched it up with mayo. She nervously brought it to a pool party, and to her surprise, it was an instant hit. Soon, it became a highly requested dish. Now my own kids ask for it too. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elise Jesse’s Slow-Cooker Ham and Gruyere Quiche

I have a running recipe list on my phone called The Holy Grail List. This ham and Gruyere cheese quiche is at the top. It takes 15 minutes to put together, and it’s the perfect set-it-and-forget comfort food that blends savory ham with a hint of nutty sweetness from the cheese. The easy cleanup makes this a no-brainer for me, especially when hosting brunch or breakfast. I hope you love it as much as we do! —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elise Jesse’s Cincinnati Chili

I know chili is widely debated, but one taste of Cincinnati chili has the power to end the debate. It is the best in the world, hands down. This chili is a staple in my home today and was woven into the fabric of my childhood, from family nights to post-football game meals to after-church lunches. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio