I can’t believe that school is starting this month! My little baby is off to elementary school, and I have such mixed emotions about it. I’ve now entered a new stage of life where for the next 13 years I will be setting an alarm, making early breakfast, packing lunches, and revolving my life around the school year calendar! It’s definitely a bittersweet moment for me. If you … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Grilled Lemon Garlic Red Snapper
Baby, it’s hot outside, and what better way to enjoy lunch and dinner than to grill! I’m so excited to share a Florida fish recipe that can be prepared on your grill (or in your oven if you don’t mind heating up your house). In Florida, you only have two long weekends (Friday-Sunday) to catch a red snapper. There’s also a one-red-snapper-per-person rule. I’m sharing … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: No-Churn Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream
Hello, June! The first full month the kids are out of school, and we are spending our days poolside. In an ode to the official start of summer, June 21st, which also happens to be my anniversary – Happy Anniversary, babe! – I wanted to share a homemade ice cream recipe. No worries – you don’t need any fancy ice cream-making equipment for my No-Churn Toasted Marshmallow Ice … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Oh, how I love the month of May! Not only do we celebrate the mothers in our lives, but we also celebrate Memorial Day and the end of another school year. In an ode to mom this month, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite twists on banana bread. How many times have you bought too many bananas and now you have at least three, if not five (in my case), dark-spotted, … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham
Hello, April! In my home, we celebrate Easter. I wanted to share this month one of my go-to holiday ham recipes that even the least-experienced cook can whip up and be proud of. My recipe for Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham in the slow cooker is sure to be a new family favorite. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, but love ham, you’ll want to give this a try. It’s a perfect recipe … [Read more...]