By Karen Petersen

Don't ever buy those taco seasoning packets again. They are expensive and can be loaded with ingredients that are hard to pronounce. Instead you can easily make your own at home. Just store in an airtight container and use in all those recipes that call for taco seasoning!I h...
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By Karen Petersen

We all went over to my sister-in-law's house for Mother's Day dinner. Part of the dinner was, of course, a tossed salad. She went to grab the dressing out of the fridge and she pulled out a regular store brand bottle of ranch dressing. But unlike normal dressing bottles she had this co...
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By Karen Petersen

I was in charge of bringing dessert to Mother's Day dinner. After perusing through my awesome and huge dessert pinterest board, I decided to make these. Good choice. And a happy mother's day to me. Because that's what we all want for mother's day, right? Something chocolate and some cookie...
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By Karen Petersen

These cookies have quickly become my favorite. The reason? The dough! Oh man, it is the best, most addicting dough ever. (eat at your own risk...it does have uncooked eggs in it.
Also, the cookies are pretty awesome as well! Just don't over bake them. That is a sin in my house. ...
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By Karen Petersen

First off, I just want to say that this Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing will change the way you think about salad or raw veggies. Salad for dinner? Nah. Salad for dinner with this Tomatillo dressing? Yes, please. There are a lot of different versions of this dressing floating around...
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By Karen Petersen

My friend Stacey told me about this "recipe" and I've been using it lately. First off, it lasts forever. Second, it is sooooo much cheaper than that expensive laundry detergent at the store. I cannot believe how much laundry detergent costs and how quickly we go through it at our h...
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By Karen Petersen

Sometimes you just need a little heaven in your life. Make these. They'll bring heaven to your kitchen and your mouth and your tummy. They will basically make all your wildest dreams come true. That is if you have dreams like I do...peanut butter and chocolate dreams. Try them. You won...
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By Karen Petersen

A lovely combination of ingredients that kids and adults will devour in about 2 seconds.
When I was in college I had a sandwich maker and I'd make peanut butter, banana, chocolate chip sandwiches. They were the best! This recipe is slightly reminiscent of the good ol' days. I love banana ...
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By Karen Petersen

Maybe I'm the last one to hear of this trick.
But in case I'm not, I wanted to share it with you!
It will change your life. Well, maybe not your life, but definitely your Easter!
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F
Simply take a muffin tin (regular size or mini) and fill w...
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By Karen Petersen

Mini Personal Frittatas for Easter Brunch
These mini egg casseroles are perfect for kids and adults alike. Everyone can pick their own favorite ingredients to add to their baking cups to really personalize this meal. I prefer the peppers, spinach and mushrooms with some Parmesan cheese!
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