Karen of FamilyStyle Food

Favorite thing about butter:

"Butter has a complex taste and is versatile in the kitchen—there's nothing else like it."

FamilyStyle Food showcases the everyday cooking and inspirations of a seasoned food professional. Karen's recipes tend to be fresh, simple and healthy. While there may have been a time when Karen thought nothing of preparing multi-course dinner parties, these days, as a working mother, she's all about keeping it easy.

Karen brings a broad range of culinary expertise to her kitchen creations. She is an award-winning cook, recipe developer, teacher and food writer who has been featured in Fine Cooking, Better Homes & Gardens, Cooking Light, Southern Living and Sauce. She's also appeared on the Food Network Challenge.

Visit Karen's blog: FamilyStyle Food