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Home | Pam Kemp

Pam Kemp

Pamela Kemp is a full-time IT Project manager, accomplished home cook, and self-proclaimed “foodie,” who has studied worldwide under famous chefs as well as talented home cooks. She has taught cooking classes at a local community college and shared her skills during charity events. She is a trained judge for the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA) and the World Food Championships (WFC).

She started cooking with her grandmothers at an early age, learning family recipes. Her inspiration came from many sources, including Julia Child, whom her Hot Pink charcoal grill is named after.

In 2021, she entered ‘food sport’ by competing in a local SCA event as well as qualifying to compete in the 2021 World Food Championship in Dallas. She has also earned acclaim among her family and friends for her candy, cookie, and pastry creations. Her culinary accomplishments include winning ribbons in multiple county fairs, including Grand Champion ribbons.

Pam grew up in Illinois, USA, and is a lifelong resident there. She is also an avid gardener, floral designer, paper crafter, and cookbook collector.

Pam Kemp
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Roasted Potatoes with Dill

1 hr 5 mins

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Pasta with Butter and Parmesan

20 mins

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Peppery Cheese Straws

35 mins

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Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Cookies

2 hrs 35 mins

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Caramelized Onion and Tomato Jam

1 hr 30 mins

A square of chocolate zucchini cake with buttercream frosting on a square of parchment with a fork standing up in the center of the cake.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Buttercream Frosting

2 hrs 15 mins

Two air fryer hasselback potatoes on a white plate with a person squeezing lemon over the top.

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

1 hr

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Kentucky Butter Cake

1 hr 45 mins

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Cracked Brownie Cookies

1 hr 15 mins

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Cheesy Beef and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

30 mins

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Cheryl Day’s Icebox Rolls

3 hrs 45 mins

Five spiced rye ginger cookies

Spiced Rye Ginger Cookies

35 mins

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Dill Dip with Potato Chips

10 mins

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Dumpling Dipping Sauce

45 mins

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Chewy Chocolate Brownies

3 hrs 30 mins

A baking tray with three slices of fromage fort.

Fromage Fort by Jacques Pépin

10 mins

A skillet of homemade IKEA Swedish meatballs, cream gravy, and parsley.

Homemade IKEA Swedish Meatballs

40 mins

A baking dish filled with crispy herbed Parmesan potatoes on a white wooden surface with white plates beside it.

Crispy Herbed Parmesan Potatoes

55 mins

A slab of red wine cherry cheesecake bars cut into squares.

Red Wine Cherry Cheesecake Bars

8 hrs

Three stacks of chewy molasses cookies on a white marble cake stand.

Chewy Molasses Cookies

45 mins

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