Experience

Peggy is a Senior Food Editor for Taste of Home. In addition to curating recipes, she writes articles, develops recipes and is our in-house nutrition expert. She studied dietetics at the University of Illinois and completed post-graduate studies at the Medical University of South Carolina to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. Peggy has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She’s a mom, a foodie and enjoys being active in her rural Wisconsin community.

Articles & Recipes

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How to Soften Butter Quickly

The Taste of Home Test Kitchen teaches you how to soften butter. We share three easy methods, plus a cheater's strategy.

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25 Recipes You Can Make with a Pound of Taco Meat

Whether you have leftover taco meat or make it in batches for busy nights, these ground beef recipes are perfect for using up an entire pound.

Gluten-Free Brownie Bars healthy your way contest winners

Presenting the Winners from Our Healthy Your Way Contest

Our readers sent in their very best recipes that meet their special diet needs. From gluten-free and vegan to low-carb and light, you’d never know these healthy your way contest winners anything but delicious.