Benelisa Cotto

I started in the restaurant industry at age 19. Since then I've become a band manager that cooks for the love of it for the people I adore.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My family and our traditions inspire me everyday.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Bistec Encebollado and rice with avocado and tomato salad with a side of tostones.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I'd finally start my business.

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