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

Semi-Finalist

Jonathan Vazquez

As a Chef, I know I’m still growing in my craft and stepping out into new opportunities is what’s needed for me to grow. So here I am!

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I’m inspired by family, my culture and food itself. My dad, being a Chef, was my first inspiration and has always inspired me to fall in love with food. I’m also inspired by my Chef/mentor, to take steps into pushing myself further. Finally, my love for feeding others inspires me to grow and be better everyday!

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I love making anything Puerto Rican and/or Italian! Those are my all time favorite foods to make. I make a mean Puerto Rican empanada (Pastelillo)!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d invest it towards a honeymoon and/or a home for my fiancé and I! If not that, then I’d love for it to be the start towards a restaurant of my own.

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