Alnisa Washington

Connect Who or what inspires you to cook?

My Grandmother Ellie and Great Grandmother Blossom were the first to introduce me to food. They were from South Carolina. My mom cooked the basics but she would show off her stuffed green peppers and her tuna casserole. I peek at my coworkers food to gage the different meals that they eat. I even ask to taste it. I’m very food curious lol My sister tested me on a meal she cooked to see what the special ingredient was ( no it wasn’t the ingredient from the movie The Help) lol

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My new favorite meal that I think I created because I didn’t see it in a recipe ad, is Chicken Alfredo Lasagna. One day my “Fat Hormones” (that’s what I call it) started tingling and I decided to switch things up in the kitchen. Instead of using tomato sauce, I made lasagna with Alfredo sauce and layered it with fresh spinach and chicken breast. OMG I keep making it for my friends, family and coworkers. My coworker said “ I couldn’t wait til I get home so we

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would set up my kitchen like a chef’s kitchen with the best gas stove, small brick oven, pots, pans, knives, gadgets galore, pantry items, oils, herbs, spices, and camera equipment to start a home cooking show.