The Test Kitchen

Honorary Crew (page 4)

Meet the Club members who have earned the highest number of Blue Ribbons. These true blue cooks hold a special place in our hearts, at our tables, and in our Honorary Kitchen Crew!

Noelle Myers

Noelle Myers

Currently living in North Dakota, this home cook loves pretty much anything to do with food. And we pretty much love her recipes! Her Jacked Up Mac and 'Que earned her a spot at the 2015 World Food Championships. Congrats Noelle!

Cindy Taffel

Cindy Taffel

Watching Cindy assist her sister at 2014 World Food Championships, we knew there were big things ahead for Cindy. In 2015, Cindy will be front and center competing in the Seafood category. Her Kantishna Delishna Southern Seafood Chowder earned her the spot. Welcome to the Honorary Crew Cindy!

Mary Edwards

Mary Edwards

We're thrilled to welcome Mary to the Honorary Crew. Hailing from Long Beach, CA this home cook earned her golden ticket to the 2015 World Food Championships with her Thai Lobster Waldorf Salad. We can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Wendy Rusch

Wendy Rusch

We're thrilled to welcome this Wisconsin native to the Honorary Crew! Wendy's been dazzling us with her recipes since 2010. Her sweet treats have caught our eye, but everything the shares looks delicious. Welcome to the Crew!

Lynn Socko

Lynn Socko

This Texas native has been wowing Just A Pinch with her recipes since 2010 and we're thrilled to welcome her to the Kitchen Crew. Lynn loves to cook... and we love eating what recipes she shares. We can't wait to see what she whips up next!

Trish Morris

Trish Morris

We're thrilled to welcome Trish Morris to the Honorary Kitchen Crew. This Washington native is heading to the 2014 World Food Championships competing in the Dessert cateogry. We couldn't get enough of her Raspberry Marzipan Tart and we bet you will love it too! Thanks to her Lemon Ginger Crunch Parfait she earned a spot at the 2015 World Food Championships.

Lori Frazee

Lori Frazee

This self-proclaimed foodie loves to challenge herself to do better and cook more. She took this philosophy to the 2014 World Food Championships and competed with her Peppy Pimento Grilled Cheese earned her spot. She's heading back in 2016 competing in Chili this time thanks to her Blazin' BBQ Traditional Red Chili.

William Smith

William Smith

This caterer loves everything about food and that's evident in his Tomato Bacon Bon Bons with Bacon Taziki Sauce. He'll be competing in the Bacon category at the 2014 World Food Championships. If this recipe is like his others, be on the lookout for big things from him!

George Levinthal

George Levinthal

This California native and avid home cook, impressed us with his Kicked Up All American Cheeseburger and earned his spot at the 2014 World Food Championships. He continued his status as burger king at the 2015 World Food Championships with his Slaw-Tastic Smokey Cheeseburger. Once more, he'll be manning the grill at the 2016 World Food Championships thanks to his Chorizo Bacon Cheddarburger.

FH Browne

FH Browne

This Ridgefield, WA native and published author wowed us with his RB's BluBarb Pie recipe. We bet it's going to wow the judges too when he whips it up at the 2014 World Food Championships!

Hidemi Walsh

Hidemi Walsh

This Indiana resident is one flavorful cook! Her ability to pair fabulous flavors earned her a spot at the 2014 World Food Championships. Check out her Wasabi Mayo Salmon and Avocado Sandwich. She's heading back again in 2016. Will she cook her Caprese and Shrimp Cocktail Sandwich or come up with something else? We know whatever Hidemi cooks will knock the socks off the judges!

Stephanie Berwick

Stephanie Berwick

Stephanie's attention to detail is evident in her Strawberry Chocolate Ravioli Recipe. Judges at the 2014 World Food Championships are sure to be impressed too. Welcome to the Honorary Crew Stephanie!

Daniel Rinaldi

Daniel Rinaldi

This Rhode Island firefighter, father of one and grandfather loves cooking for his family. His Fabulous Firehouse Chili recipe earned him a spot at the 2014 World Food Championships. When the competition starts, we know he'll be ready to jump into action.

Carol White

Carol White

Of course this Philadelphia native would wow us with a cheesesteak! Her This Isn't A Philly Cheeseteak sandwich is sending Carol to the 2014 World Food Championships (try the cheese sauce, trust us!). We are thrilled to welcome Carol to the Honorary Crew. Thanks to her Top 10 finish last year, Carol automatically qualified for the 2015 World Food Championships!

Maggie M

Maggie M

This Oregon native is a baking and cooking enthusiast! She hasn't met a gadget she didn't like. And those gadgets have helped her create some great recipes. Her Grilled Seafood Sandwich Roll earned her a spot at the 2014 World Food Championships. Welcome to the Honorary Crew and we can't wait to see what you cook up next!

Jasmin Stewart-Harbin

Jasmin Stewart-Harbin

Love is the key to Jasmin's cooking! Bite into her Stuffed Green Chilies Burger and your taste buds will love you too! She cooked with all her heart at the 2014 World Food Championships and earned a spot at the 2015 World Food Championships. She'll be competing again in 2016 with her Blackened New York Steak with Sweet Potato Butter.

Rebecca Reece

Rebecca Reece

This culinary queen knows how to take a basic recipe and work wonders with flavor. Try her Southwest Mac and Cheese and you'll see what we're talking about. It earned Rebecca a spot at the 2014 World Food Championships in the Pasta category. Congrats Rebecca!

Jodi Taffel

Jodi Taffel

Jodi's love of bacon is evident in all her recipes. Her BLT Poppers stood out to us! She'll be competing in the bacon category at the 2014 World Food Championships. We anticipated big things from Jodi and they happened! Thanks to her Top 10 finish in Bacon last year, Jodi automatically earned her spot at the 2015 competition.