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

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Aryn Germano

I craft fresh, hand-cut pasta daily, bringing authentic Italian flavors in my FOOD truck. I’d love a restaurant!

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I draw inspiration from my family’s cherished recipes and the memories of shared meals. Their love and tradition fuel my passion to create dishes that blend time-honored flavors with modern creativity, connecting every plate to the heart of home.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Carbonara. I do different variations- miso carbonara, butternut carbonara, etc

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would open an Italian restaurant

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