Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

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Alejandro Castro

My passion for cooking fuels my curiosity, bridging me to my cultural origins and family customs, while honoring memories through cuisine.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I find motivation in cooking due to its ability to connect both strangers and loved ones, cultivating shared values and mutual appreciation.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Mole Verde Enchiladas

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would love to invest into myself and start my own business.

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