I'm Katie Lynne. I'm a gal in her early 30's whom by day is a registered nurse in the Endoscopy suite and by night develops recipes. I'm a bariatric surgery patient who revamped her diet and made every necessary change to live a healthier lifestyle- while still enjoying life. It's all about balance! I'm a gourmet salad addict and adore my four legged furbaby Clyde! I'm an aspiring runner and love to travel. I'm here to share my experiences and some new recipes with ya'll! Follow me on instagram @katiescardiokitchen :) Shoot me an email @ Katiescardiokitchen@gmail.com for my media kit!
Let me just say that Big Bend National Park was never on my radar until we moved to Texas. Everyone wants to visit The Great Tetons, Yellowstone, or Bryce Canyon- but Big Bend? Never even heard of it. But I am SO glad we were able to take a long weekend and enjoy what Texas … Continue reading Big Bend National Park
It’s finally March which means Spring is around the corner! Can you believe it? I feel like time is speeding by, but I am here for all the warm weather and spring foods! What screams spring more than Raspberry Lemonade?! I’ll tell you—Raspberry Lemonade Muffins. You heard me. And even better- these muffins have no … Continue reading Raspberry Lemonade Muffins
Are you still on the New Year’s Resolution train? Me neither…to be honest we are not big on “resolutions” in our house, but we do set “goals” for the year. This year one of our goals was to reduce the amount of refined sugar (as I talked about previously). I’m proud to say we have … Continue reading Super Simple- Simple Syrup!
I don’t know about you, but my life has been a bit chaotic recently. Cross country move, covid, living out of hotels- a girl just needs a cocktail, am I right?! I’m a sucker for a good Margarita, but I’ll be honest, my body hates them. 😩 So, I was thinking, what is refreshing like a … Continue reading Margarita Cheesecake Cocktails
What do you get if you mix 360 Double Chocolate Vodka and Five Farms Irish Cream!? If you guessed a Holiday Cookie Martini you would be right! Something about a fun holiday cocktail puts me in the holiday spirit. I also recently learned that 360 Vodka was created to be the first eco-friendly distilled spirit. … Continue reading Cheers to the Holidays!
Tackling this game one snack at a time Football Sunday isn’t the same without all the fun treats- who is with me? Let’s be honest- if it weren’t for the treats I probably wouldn’t go (shh don’t tell Ted!) Orrington Farms made Football Sunday in our house come together so easily. We like to invite our … Continue reading Football Sunday Appetizers
‘Tis the season for baking and warms beverages, right?! Five Farms Irish Cream is the perfect addition for both of these. It’s made with the richest dairy cream, adding a smooth rich flavor to baking and drinks. Five Farms is a true-farm-to-table product and is crafted with fresh cream and Irish Whiskey within 48 hours … Continue reading Quick & Easy Irish Cream Recipes
If there’s one thing I love- it’s an easy meal that doesn't have to sacrifice flavor for simplicity. Orrington Farms helps make that possible with their variety of meal creations, broth bases, and seasoning packets. Here are some of my favorites that I keep stocked in my pantry for easy meal preps for the week! … Continue reading Meals made easy with Orrginton Farms
Is it just me or does it feel like every time you ask someone what their favorite food is they say pizza? But what’s better than pizza? BREAKFAST PIZZA… the correct answer is breakfast pizza 😉 Here are 3 simple ways to make breakfast pizza in the comfort of your own home! Or you can … Continue reading Easy breakfast pizzas (3 ways!)
Wow, it’s been awhile hasn't it?! This last year was a whirlwind and I have made some fun recipes but just never got around to prettying them up to post here. We have been eating out quite a bit and today we were craving something yummy and healthy that we could make at home, which … Continue reading Healthy Grilled Orange Chicken
Katie's Cardio Kitchen 