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

Semi-Finalist

Angelica Gradilla

I am a young, inspired chef who is always willing to learn and try new things. I am always amazed at the creation I make

Currently 7

in the Semi-Finals

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Voting for the Final 12 ends Thursday the 29th of May at 7PM PDT

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My mom was my first inspiration watching her cook after coming home from a long day of work then it was my daughter she’s a little picky with eating so it’s fun making things together and her eating it

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My all time favorite dish is chicken in a poblano cream sauce with either mash potato or pasta

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would put 5,000 towards my daughters college fund and the rest I would save until I am ready to open my own restaurant

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