July marks mid-summer, and as most can relate, this is not a normal summer by any stretch of the imagination. We are having to adapt and change the way we enjoy the hot days of July. With everything going on, date nights for my husband, Jon, and I are far and few between these days. Jon and I have started enjoying a date night in each week. We put the kids to bed a little early … [Read more...]

What a month it has been. Even for someone who loves to cook, I’ll be totally honest that I’m really overcooking these days. If you are like me, you have been reaching more than ever into your pantry for easy meals. Over the past month and a half, I’ve been coaching and guiding friends, family and readers of my food blog, Katie’s Cucina, on how to have a well-prepared pantry. … [Read more...]

Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate it than with local Florida blueberries! Treat your family and friends to a semi-homemade blueberry crostata in just a half-hour’s time. Flaky, store-bought pie crust filled with plump, sweet blueberries create the ultimate breakfast, brunch, or even dessert recipe. I figured it was fitting to share one of my favorite easy spring … [Read more...]

It’s crazy to think we are already into the third month of a new year and decade! This month, I wanted to share my go-to muffin recipe. I’m highlighting chocolate chips in the muffins; however, you can replace the chocolate chips for freshly chopped strawberries, raspberries, or even blueberries! Muffins are actually really easy to make and an easy recipe for any beginner … [Read more...]

February marks a few fun events for the month – the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, and Fat Tuesday! We love to have a big meal on Fat Tuesday that has some sort of Cajun flavor and influence. This year, I think I’m gonna make a big batch of my Cajun chicken pasta. It’s filling, feeds a crowd, and is made relatively quickly.  My kids have a rather sophisticated palate. … [Read more...]