Author Archives: Karen Davis

About Karen Davis

It's fun to be part of the Taste of Home Cooking School "family"! As a Culinary Specialist conducting cooking schools in IA, MO, WI, IL and MN, I look forward to meeting attendees at the shows this fall. I'm a Midwestern farmer's daughter who's still a country girl at heart. I have a huge sweet tooth, so most of the down home meals at our house include a little dessert.

E — Make Mother’s Day “Eggstra Special”!

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I discovered this dish last year while hosting a family reunion here in the Pocono Mountains. My niece brought it and shared the recipe. It's a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze; then you'll have a fancy but easy-to-prepare breakfast whenever you host overnight guests.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner! It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate and thank our mothers. I actually love to entertain with a brunch, because I can spend time with guests in the morning and still have the rest … Continue reading →

My favorite food – Chocolate!

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CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE: The biggest compliment I've ever gotten on this cake might have come when I baked it for my son's 11th birthday party last fall. The children were full after eating pizza, veggies and dip, etc. - but each of them asked for seconds! -Dianne Medwid, Dauphin, Manitoba

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Hello, my name is Karen Davis, and my favorite food is CHOCOLATE. Yes, I admit it. I am a chocoholic! I’ve always had a sweet tooth, and I love cookies, candy, cakes, and brownies. In the past I’ve gone through … Continue reading →

Bunny-shaped Easter Treats!

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Bunny Biscuits: When our granddaughter Amanda was younger, she wanted to cook every time she visited. These biscuits are nice for snacking with a glass of juice or milk or a cup of hot chocolate.—Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

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With Easter just around the corner, I am beginning to plan the menu for our family celebration. As with so many holidays, I think about the kids. They enjoy celebrating the season and get so excited to experience egg hunts … Continue reading →

Tropical Menu for an At-Home Spring Break!

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Tropical Pineapple Smoothies: Polly Coumos and her children often blend "milk shakes" like this tropical refresher. "To make the shakes healthier, we substitute fat-free milk and ice cubes for the ice cream," she writes from her Mogadore, Ohio kitchen. "They are fast and nutritious!"

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The calendar says its spring, which makes me day dream about spring vacations. For Midwesterners living in snowy areas of the country, “spring break” signals a popular time for groups of friends or families to escape to warm-weather destinations. Even … Continue reading →