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

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Allison Milligan

Hello! My Name is Allison! Winning the Favorite Chef would mean Everything to My Dream. This was an Awesome Experience last year. 3rd place.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My Father inspired me to cook, he cooked dinner for us every night. He Loved making dishes for family gatherings. He made everything delicious. His Jambalaya was a party staple. He was the eldest out of 22, so you can imagine how many times he’s had to make just the jambalaya. His Love for food passed on to All of Us. My brothers and sister Love to cook as well. Cooking for others is soul cleansing.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Hmmm, I have a few. Making my Fathers Jambalaya is one of my Top favorites. Anything pasta! But Pork Chops are my all time favorite. It was the first dish my father fought me to make at 16. I Love them grilled, fried and baked.

What would you do with the $25,000?

What would I do if I won 25,000, I would use that money to open up a small place to serve my favorite meals.

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