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

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John White

I want to show people that formal training is not needed when you have a passion for cooking.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My biggest inspiration is my people. I love when I have the chance to teach someone something new. I love the reaction when people enjoy my dishes. It inspires to me to keep pushing to create innovated dishes.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Dak Dori Tang. (Spicy Korean Chicken and Potato stew). My Mom used to make this for me growing up to make me happy.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Help my family

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