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

Semi-Finalist

Chef Eleni

As a proud Greek, I view food as life. My resilience and passion for cooking inspire joy and connection. I'm ready to shine as FAVORITE CHEF

Currently 12

in the Semi-Finals

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

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?

Inspired by my Yia Yia and Papou, my parents in our family restaurant business, their love for cooking ignited my passion for creating delicious meals and people

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Eleni’s Red Diablo Kota with Rice - Pollo Spanaka

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in my business focused on health and safety in the kitchen, along with cookbooks and expanded catering and prep services.

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