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

Quarter-Finalist

CJ KIllpack

Cooking has always been my true passion for as long as I can remember. I have always dreamt of starting my own restaurant.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

It's my love language. When I'm sharing my food I'm sharing a piece of my soul and watching the happiness it brings to everyone who eats it brings me pure joy

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

My Eggs Benedict Tacos. Made from scratch English muffin dough rolled into a flat bread, poached egg, chili infused hollandaise sauce, smoked Gouda and prosciutto topped with micro greens.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in building a food truck to start my journey of sharing my food with the masses

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