Culinary Specialist Jamie Dunn
Meet Taste of Home Culinary Specialist Jamie Dunn! Jamie conducts Cooking School shows throughout the country, focusing primarily on the Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas areas. “It is the people that come to the cooking school that really make it so much fun,” states Jamie. “Whether someone is at the school for the first time or the tenth, there is always something new to be experienced and fun to be had with new recipes and great prizes!”
Jamie and her family, which consists of her husband and three children, currently reside in Owasso, Oklahoma. Jamie graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Home Economics Education and Community Service. Jamie has previously worked as a Culinary Instructor for Tulsa Technology andBamaCookingSchooland as a high school Home Economics teacher. Some of Jamie’s favorite activities include cooking for family and friends, canning, cake decorating and gardening.
To learn more about Jamie, take a look at some of her answers to questions below!
Tell us something about yourself that very few people know? I am from Oklahoma so a love for country music comes naturally but I also have a passion for Southern Gospel music. When I am on traveling around doing shows I always check to see if my favorite groups might be performing.
If we were to open your refrigerator at home…what would we find? Condiments, condiments, condiments; my husband loves to buy and try new hot sauces, mustards and any other condiment you can think of. I have banned the purchase of any new condiments but somehow a few more seam to appear each time I open the frig door. Is this a comment on my cooking???
What is your favorite quote? “Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” — Anonymous
How did you develop your passion for cooking/food? I started cooking in 8th grade Home Economics; my Dad was my biggest fan and would even rave if I heated up leftovers.
What is the best thing you ever ate? Of course it had to be dessert!!! A few years ago one fall someone gave me a basket of fresh picked pears. My mother in-law who was visiting and is an excellent pie maker got to work and made an incredible pie from the pears. We ate it hot right out of the oven and it was heavenly. I also love the Layered Turtle Cheesecake on tasteofhome.com
You spend so much time traveling the country, what are some of your favorite places to stop and eat? Salt Lick BBQ in Driftwood, TX is one of my favorites. When I am on the road I try to eat at local restaurants, coffee shops and am always on the look out for a fun tea room to visit. I love to watch the travel channel and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and visit some of the place I see of those shows.
Do you have any special holiday traditions? What foods were cooked for celebrations or special events? My roll in holiday cooking for our family is preparing the pies and candies. Our two favorites are butterscotch Haystacks and Oreo balls. One of my favorite Christmas traditions is our exchange of Christmas stocking stuffers. Instead of all the members of my extended family buying each other gifts we purchase or make a stocking stuffer for each person. The cost can not be more that $2 and always yields surprises and laughter.
Thank you Jamie for coming to Texarkana. This was my first show and I really enjoyed it. I think of myself as a seasoned chef for being 28 years old but I learned lots of new tricks. Who would have thought about putting plastic wrap in the freezer! I already have my shopping list handy to make the upside down apple pie for tomorrows family get together. My favorite sponsor on the night will have to be Johnsonville, it is such a versatile ingredient. Oh and I do use paprika and an ingredient besides to garnish deviled eggs. The smoky flavor makes a great rub for grilling or baking chicken.
Jamie,
You entered the hospitality room of the Simmons Center in Duncan, OK so graciously and reminded everyone about the gift of the new Taste of Home
Health Magazine coming out in 2013, I was one of the people backstage who
prepped! I filled out a green card and thought I gave it back to you. When
do I get my complimentary subscription?
Hi Ninfa, great to hear from you–have you gotten your subscription yet? Jamie
Everyone that attended the Duncan Ok show with me never recieved our subscription, maybe something happened at that show? Can we look forward to seeing you at the Lawton Ok show on May 7? Looking forward to another fun night at a toh show!
Sherry, were you one of the cooking assistants or in the audience. I want to check on this but need a little more info. Thanks for letting me know. Jamie
Jamie,
I was in the audience in Duncan. I found TOH was doing another show in Lawton OK May 7, by searching for a show on this website. I will be watching to get tickets when they go on sale. We enjoyed you so much we were wondering if you would be doing it.
Sherry, I sure am doing the show in Lawton on May 7th! I cant wait–see you there!!
The countdown has begun. We know it will be fun Thanks!
Hi Jamie, I’m looking forward to the school in Dothan on the 13th! I’m a field editor and just attended my first TOH school in DeFuniak Springs, FL earlier this year. The office ladies had “girl’s night out” and had so much fun that we decided that we need to go whenever there’s one in our area!
Lisa, I hope I will get to meet you at the show in Dothan on Tuesday! Jamie
Thanks for the great show last night in Texarkana, ARKANSAS! I never missed the Taste of Home cooking shows at Wise, Virginia. You were so entertaining and informative! I also didn’t know about the plastic wrap in the freezer. Loved the tips and tricks. Looking forward to next year!
I attended the school in Duncan. Great show. But I gotta know…… where did u get the lighted salt and pepper grindersj?
Thank you
Angela, Here is a link for the electric salt and pepper shakers, scroll down the pages to the middle. http://www.cueropecanhouse.com/gourmet.html
Jamie, you did a great job at the cooking show in Texarkana, AR last night. You definitely inspired me to try some new recipes. I made the veggie lasagna and the scrumptious upside down apple pie… it was great!!! I think my husband hurt himself… He said I gave him stretch marks… Thanks again!!!
Sandy, I am so glad you have already tried two of the recipes and am so happy that your husband enjoyed them too! Thanks for coming to the show in Texarkana, I had a great time in AR! Jamie
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Jamie, I really enjoyed your cooking class in Montgomery, AL. My mom is Barbara Geneux she was one of your student assistants. My favorite sponsor was Johnsonville sausage & my favorite recipe was the up side down apple pie…mmmmmm!!!
I loved the saladmaster sponsor. I am going to make. the Apple pie first! Thank you for the presentation!
Catherine Shoemaker
Fav food: Braised beef short rib
Fav sponser: salad master.
Had so much fun thank you
Loved That lasagna!
Thank you for the show, never heard of the Salad Master until tonight, pretty cool! Will try the pulled pork recipe first. They all look so good, thanks to Taste of Homes for making the healthier recipes.
Thanks for coming to Alabama! It was great learning about all the products, especially the Saladmaster. But the best part was learning the recipe for Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls! I’m sure they will become a new favorite!
The upside down apple pie you made rarely look delicious…
Of course I management really.
Loved the TOH Cooking School in Montgomery. I can’t wait to make the coffee cake.
If I use parchment paper when making the apple pie would work just as well?
I don’t like the flavor foil leaves.
Was this your first time in Alabama?
Jamie, enjoyed the show tonight in Montgomery. Your tip on thawing those frozen rolls was terrific! Am trying that this weekend. And the Saladmaster was my fav sponsor. Thanks for another great show in our area.
Thank you for all the new ideas! We had a good time watching you here in Montgomery! Favorite sponsor-egg lands best
Favorite recipe and first to make-mushrooms
Thank you so much for coming to Montgomery last night. It was my first Taste of Home show, but I read my mom’s ToH magazine all the time and have found many wonderful recipies in there. My favorite recipie was….do I really have to pick just one??? Mushrooms looked great, I will be trying them. But I will be making the lasagna (trying to sneak some veggies into my kids’ diet). Favorite sponsor, would have to be Johnsonville. But most of all thanks to you and the MCs for making it such a fun show. Hope that you and your family have a great Thanksgiving.
Leanne Thompson from Prattville, AL. I enjoyed the cooking, fun and great tips from the show last night in Montgomery! Jamie, you truly are a great cook and great in front of an audience! Love the saran wrap tip and the pulled pork tip – wrap in freezer & pulled pork use the kitchen aid mixer! Loved all the recipes but favorite was the upside down apple pie! God Bless!
I was at the Montgomery show on November 15, 2012 and had a great time, i loved the Johnsonville sponsers, and Jamie Dunn put on a great cooking demonstration
I really enjoyed the cooking show last night in Montgomery. Thanks for doing such a great job of cooking and giving out all the tips and tidbits (who knew you could thaw frozen rolls in hot water?). My favorite recipe has to be the upside down apple pie. I can’t wait to try it. My favorite sponsor would have to be Saladmaster. What amazing cooking utensils! Thanks again. I’m already looking forward to next year.
Thanks Jamie for coming to Montgomery, AL. Had a blast at the show. My favorite sponsor would be Johnsonville sasuage and my favorite recipe was the upside down apple pie. Look forward to seeing Taste of Home coming back to Montgomery again next year.
Shopping for mushrooms today. Going to make the stuffed mushrooms I learned about in cooking class last night. Yum.
Made the up side down apple pie. Want to send a picture.
Georgia, I am so glad you made the pie! Did you like it and what did you think of the stuffed mushrooms? I think you can attach a pic to my Facebook page at Jamie.Tasteofhome I would love to see how your pie turned out! Jamie
Thanks for coming to Montgomery. We had a great time. I liked the Gallo booth but my favorite sponsor was SaladMaster. It was the first time I had seen it, now I WANT ;>) My favorite recipe was the Apple Pie. I’ll be making it for sure next week.
Wished could of sampled your dishes.
I attended the cooking school in Montgomery, AL. I loved the Apple Pie. I was with the Trenholm Group sitting on the front row. THis was my first show and I hope you come back for more. I had a great time. I fell in love with the SaladMaster and the flexible pasty mat. I have to have one. I love to bake, and that mat will come in handy. I will be making the upside down apple pie. And the cinnimon buns. Thanks for a great show
My first time at your cooking school was in Montgomery, AL. My husbandand I enjoyed it tremendously. We hope to attend again next season. Jamie did a great job. I purchased Saladmaster in 1975 and love the cookware. I loved the demo of the SaladMaster skillet. The other product I liked was the Egglands Best Eggs. I will be using them from now on. Definitely want to try the Upside Down Apple Pie recipe.
So how much is the Saladmaster change since 1975?
Jamie, My friend and I attended the cooking school in Montgomery, AL. It was wonderful! I learned so many new cooking tips. My favorite sponsor was definitely SaladMaster. I will be calling for a show right after the holidays. Choosing a favorite recipe is much more difficult. I’m going to go with the Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. There was not one that I don’t want to try. Can’t wait for the next show!!
ROLL TIDE. I was at the Montgomery show and loved it. I even wish I had brought my husband since he would have enjoyed it. I learned several new tricks!
Needed more sponsors. More free stuff!,,
Pork was my favorite sponsor
The pulled pork , but I plan making
Maple cinnamon rolls tomorrow!
Thank you!
Favorite sponsor was the Saladmaster.
Favorite food I’m going to try soon is the Maple Cinnamon Rolls.
Had fun in Abilene, Texas with the ladies from my office!!
Thanks, Jamie for another wonderful show in Abilene. I didn’t know about plastic wrap in the freezer or thawing frozen rolls in water…loved the Salad Master…Won the
Pulled Pork dish….so good! Looking forward to trying all the recipes presented and for your future shows here!
The show in Abilene last night was fabulous! I enjoyed all the neat tips. I loved the Saladmaster gadgets. Can’t wait to make the Pulled Pork Tostadas and the Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls. Thank you for putting on such a good show. We had a great night out with the girls.
Oh! And Go Pokes!
favorite sponsor was Gallo Family Wines and recipe was Upside-Down Apple Pie. I have gone to the show for years and each year is better than the last! Had a great time with friends from work. Can’t wait till next year!!
Thanks for coming to Montgomery. This was my first cooking school. I made the upside down apple pie for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! When you take a dish and come home without leftovers you know you have a winner! Brenda
Jamie a friend and I saw your show in Abilene, TX. Thank you for such a great show we thoroughly enjoyed! So far I have made the Light Chocolate Chunk Coffee Cake, the Steak and Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion and Roasted Tomato Jam, the Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. By far mine and my husbands favorites are the coffee cake and the steak bruschetta. I made an adjustment to the coffee cake by substituting 1/2 the chocolate for Hershey’s Sugar Free Chocolate chips! Turned out wonderful!! I also used the Feta Cheese instead of the Blue Cheese in the steak bruschettas, simply wonderful!! Thanks again Jamie for the great tips and tricks I learn every year at the cooking school!! Cindy
Cindy–I did not know there were sugar free chocolate chips! Thank you for sharing, I am so glad that you tried several of the recipes. Thanks for coming to the show–hope to see you in Abilene next year! Jamie
Homework for the Abilene TOH Cooking School Show: My favorite recipes were the Light Chocolate Chunk Coffee Cake and the Steakand Blue Cheese Bruschetta with Onion and Roasted Tomato Jam!! Favorite sponsor was the Salad Master CookWare. My mother used to have a nice set when I was growing up. I was always amazed with the shredder machine! Tanks for a great Show as always Jamie!
Loved your show in Abilene, TX.
I made the Upside down Apple pie for Thanksgiving. My family loved it.
Can’t wait to see you next year
Hey Jamie, sorry im alittle late but i really enjoyed your show in Duncan, OK. went home and that evening i cooked the stuffed mushrooms they were yummy. My hubby loved them. you did a great job. First time going to one and i really learned alot. thank you
Elba, Great to hear from you, I am so glad you enjoyed the Duncan show and made the Johnsonville Stuffed Mushrooms. Great Job! Hope to see you in Duncan in the future. Jamie
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Jamie,
Came to the cooking show in Great Bend on Monday, 3/18. Really enjoyed it. Thought
you did a fantastic job. You did not miss a bit with all the glitches.
Lu, Great Bend, Ks
Went to the TOH Cooking school last night in Great Bend and it was fun! Despite the mic issue and your computer going wacko-you didn’t miss a beat! We were on the 2nd row and sure smelled lovely down there! Thanks for putting on such a great show! Hope you enjoyed your time in GB and enjoyed not having to use a GPS anywhere you went
Had a wonderful time at the Taste of Home Cooking school. Had a question about the rub you put white pepper in it was this in place of the cheyenne pepper and how much did you use. Do you think that would work with oyster crackers don’t like pretzels. You did a really great job.
Leslie, the rub actually has Cheyenne pepper in it not white pepper–good catch! I have not tried it on oyster cracker but if you do let me know how it is. I am not a pretzel fan myself but with the oil and the seasoning they become addictive!
Jamie, it was nice to have you back in Bartlesville and in our lovely High School. I have a recipe in my voluminous collection for broccoli casserole that Jamie Anthony, a student of my husband Frank Morrison, brought to a pot luck school event. Was that you? Your presentation tonight was wonderful, as always.
I am not sure but I have a Broccoli Casserole that my mother discoved when I was in high school–so it may very well have been. I still make that casserole–it is one of my favorite things!
Were you in Distributive Education? Maiden name Anthony?
Recipe:
1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, 1 cup cottage cheese, three eggs, 3 T. flour, 1 package grated cheddar cheese. Cook broccoli according to package directions. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, flour and cooked broccoli. Pour int a casserole dish and sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake at 375 for 45 minutes. I Love IT!
That’s the recipe alright! I was not in DE but my maiden name was Anthony.
Another Great evening….thanks Jamie for the great tips…and fun times. Bartlesville Radio appreciate you. And – we are so grateful to have such a great crowd too! THANKS to all who came.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the great people at Bartlesville Radio! Thanks for planning and producing another great show! Jamie
Jammie jennings here. Your show was very good and a lot of fun. My partner John and his mother and sister invited us to your show.
I just cooked the Chicken Paillard with the Parsley Rice….WOW! it was so GOOD and John really liked it! John is a agreat cook, I am learning slowly John keeps telling me I am leaning. I keep trying and with your help I am branching out now…thank you
Jim (Jammie)
Jamie, when are you coming to Lake Charles, La.?
Kathy,
Unfortunately we are not doing a show in Lake Charles this spring.
Jammie, it was so nice to visit with you in Bartlesville! I am so glad you liked the Chicken Paillard! Keep trying new things and you will develop your skills–I want to hear how it is going next time I am in Bartlesville–so practice up! Jamie
Loved the show in Nacogdoches, Texas last night. cannot wait to try the Bud Light Creamy jalapeno soup,