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

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Amy Hatvany

I am an author and skilled home baker excited to launch my own baking and sassy condiment business!

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

The look of joy and pleasure I get to see on my customers' faces when they sample a taste of my home cooking. The love they feel in every bite of whatever I've made for them. Food is a language everyone speaks. ❤️

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My favorite savory dish is my Hungarian Chicken Paprikash Stew. There's nothing I've ever tasted like it, and it gets absolute rave reviews with everyone who tries it. My favorite sweet dish to bake is my Caramel Honey Pot Pecan Bars. Decadent, nutty, with a little spice thrown in for a kick.... so dang GOOD!! (Pictures of both dishes in my gallery!)

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would put the money towards building out a small commerical kitchen in my house so I can launch my internet-based bakery!

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