Not sure what to do with that mountain of sweet summer tomatoes? This sweet and savory tomato jam is the answer.
Pam Kemp, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Pam Kemp has tested.
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.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Topped with an indulgent chocolate buttercream frosting, this cake is so tender and chocolate-y, you’ll never guess that there’s three cups of zucchini inside.
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
These Hasselback potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and conveniently made in the air fryer. Sounds like a perfect potato to us.
Kentucky Butter Cake
This sweet, buttery Southern pound cake is infused with rum extract and topped with a buttery vanilla sauce. Thankfully, it makes a big cake because it’s nearly impossible to stop after just one slice.
Cracked Brownie Cookies
No one should ever have to choose between a fudgy brownie and a chocolate cookie.
Cheesy Beef and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas
If you didn’t already have a reason to keep a stash of caramelized onions in your fridge, now you do. These cheesy quesadillas are going to be on repeat. Swear.
Cheryl Day’s Icebox Rolls
The fluffiest, most tender dinner rolls you can imagine. All thanks to one secret ingredient.
Chocolate Stout Cake
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (or any day) with this Guinness-infused chocolate cake that’s smothered in swirls of browned butter cream cheese frosting.
Cheryl Day’s Bacon Cheddar Scones
These bacon and cheese-laden scones are reason enough to jump out of bed in the morning.
Spiced Rye Ginger Cookies
The alluring spice blend and perfect combination of crispy and chewy has this cookie recipe on repeat in our kitchens.
Chewy Molasses Cookies
The holidays incarnate. That’s what these cookies are to us. They’re magnificently and traditionally spiced and are crinkly and chewy. All in the best possible sort of way.
Dill Dip with Potato Chips
This dip is creamy for sure, but it’s really all about the dill. Loads of fresh, green, herby dill. As much as we love potato chips, try it on everything.
Walnut Baklava
In the Eastern Mediterranean, each individual has an idea of what makes the perfect baklava. This unconventional approach relies on blitzed raisins and citrus syrup. If you’re looking for perfect, this just might be it.
Dumpling Dipping Sauce
When you want something with more flavor than just soy sauce, let this dipping sauce liven up anything Asian-inspired. Grilled veg, seafood, potstickers, it’s all good.
Chewy Chocolate Brownies
Craving chewy chocolate brownies? America’s Test Kitchen has a splendid version that’s got some seriously amped-up flavor.
Pasta with Butter and Parmesan
Whether you’re five or fifty-five, sometimes nothing is more satiating than a plate of spaghetti with butter and cheese.
Fromage Fort by Jacques Pépin
Jacques Pepin’s family recipe for cheese is a frugal approach to using scraps of cheese that’s a very traditional French thing. A delicious, boozy, cheesy, French thing.
Homemade IKEA Swedish Meatballs
Real-deal IKEA meatballs without having to leave the house. Consider it comfort food with no Allen key required.
Crispy Herbed Parmesan Potatoes
Tender, moreish potatoes with herb-inflected, cheese-crisped bottoms. We guarantee that you’ll be smitten.
Mashed Potatoes With Crème Fraîche
These delicately flavored, lush and silky mashed potatoes with tangy crème fraîche have already become a dinner table favorite. And they’re on the table in under 45 minutes.