March, to me, is a month where I embrace all the Irish food. I’m always trying to use up any leftover corned beef I have on hand. Which, I’ll preface, typically isn’t much! What better way, then, to make an easy Corned Beef Hash & Egg Breakfast Skillet. I almost always make corned beef hash with my leftovers. It’s one of my favorite breakfast dishes. I’ve learned over … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Grilled Kielbasa and Potato Foil Packets
August in Florida is HOT. Let’s face the facts. The last thing you’ll find me doing is turning on my oven to make my house even hotter. The days are long and as we approach mid-month, the children will be back in school. For those of us in that stage of life, we are faced with starting another year of “new” routines. I moved to Florida the summer going into eighth grade. Even … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Grilled Southwestern Pork Chops With Mango Peach Salsa
Hello, summer! It’s hot out, and we are grilling a good three to four times a week in my home. I'm excited to share my recipe for grilled southwestern pork chops with mango peach salsa. I love grilling fruit in the summertime, and it pairs perfectly with pork chops. This is definitely a twist on the classic pork chops and applesauce but grilled, and there's no applesauce … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Cajun Shrimp and Andouille Skillet Dinner
I hope everyone enjoyed my meal planning 101 article last month. I’ve received a lot of comments from people who enjoyed learning how I meal plan, and most have put the tools to use. They have also requested some easy, healthier dinners that they can add to their weekly meal rotation. I love sharing a decadent chocolate dessert or a mouth-watering filet mignon recipe in ode to … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bark
The holidays are here, whether we are ready or not. I’m sharing my super easy recipe for Dark Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bark. It’s easy to make and the perfect quick gift to give as long as you keep all the ingredients on hand. Prior to having kids, I would spend a full weekend in December baking a wide variety of sweet treats. Then I had children, and my free time went out the … [Read more...]