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Meet Our Chefs – McCormick

Meet Our Chefs

McCormick Chefs are the masterminds behind some of your favorite recipes and flavor. Get to know them and their favorite recipes.

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Kevan Vetter

Since its inception in 2000, Kevan has been a key member of the McCormick Flavor Forecast team – a global group that spotlights current trends while constantly pursuing and identifying what’s next in flavor.

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Hadar Cohen Aviram

Born and raised in Israel, Hadar grew up in a food-first culture close to nature using fresh ingredients, produce and spice mixes from different cultures interchangeably.

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Cindy Gilbert

A native of New Jersey, Cindy has been working in the food industry for most (but not all) of her adult life.

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Janice Tsuji

As a senior culinary development manager in the McCormick® Test Kitchen, Janice’s passion for food and everything McCormick is authentic and real.

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Stephanie Bryson

Stephanie’s love for cooking started early—at her mom’s side in the kitchen, proudly wielding the stirring spoon as the go-to helper for every family meal. When she began her career as a Sensory Technician at McCormick, her passion truly came to life.

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Rachel Menon

Growing up on a rice and crawfish farm in south Louisiana, Rachel learned the importance of nurturing Earth’s bounty and caring for the land at a young age.

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Mckenzie Zutell

A native from the mid-Atlantic area, McKenzie had always known she wanted to do something with food. Growing up around cuisines like Maryland seafood and traditional German dishes in Pennsylvania, she knew food was always going be her greatest passion.

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Amanda Famolaro

What began as a role managing McCormick’s company store quickly became the foundation for a rewarding career rooted in service, leadership, and a love of food.

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Kristen Dittami

As a Maryland native, Kirsten loves Old Bay so much that she gave cans away as the favors at her Annapolis wedding!

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Mollie Wedekind

Mollie is a trained pastry chef who knew from an early age that she loved sugar. After bringing in homemade cupcakes in elementary school for a project, she saw how food could be an outlet for happiness.

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Morgan Fitzhugh

Morgan Fitzhugh is a Culinary Development Specialist at McCormick, specializing in recipe development and flavor innovation. She creates approachable, flavor-forward dishes that help home cooks explore new tastes with confidence.

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Taylor Jones

Taylor Jones is a Culinary Development Specialist at McCormick, focused on creating approachable, flavor-forward recipes. She brings creativity and a passion for food to developing dishes that inspire home cooks to try new flavors with confidence.

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Top Picks from the McCormick Test Kitchens

Spices, Seasonings, & More
Condiments & Sauces
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McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, 2.37 oz

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McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract, 2 fl oz

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Lawry's® Garlic Powder, 2.9 oz

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Gourmet Garden™ Minced Garlic Stir-In Paste, 4 oz

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McCormick Garlic Sea Salt Grinder, 1.58 OZ

$4.99

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Gourmet Garden™ Lightly Dried Basil, 0.42 oz

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McCormick® Garlic Powder, 3.12 oz

$6.49

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McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix, 1 oz (6-Pack)

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Frank's RedHot® Korean BBQ Squeeze Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

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Frank's RedHot® Garlic Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz (2-Pack)

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Frank's RedHot® Dill Pickle Naturally Flavored Hot Sauce (2-Pack)

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Cholula® Chipotle Cremosa Sauce, 8 oz

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Cholula® Birria Cooking & Simmer Sauce, 12 fl oz

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French's® Classic Yellow Mustard, 8 oz

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French's® Chardonnay Dijon Mustard Squeeze Bottle, 12 oz

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Stubb's® Original Barbecue Sauce, 18 oz

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From Our Chefs to Your Table

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