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

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Justen Lambert

I love food, and I know people say that but when I say that I mean it with my whole chest. It brings me such joy.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My partner inspires me to cook. I love to create a dish to impress him or to hear him say, “wow wow.” That’s how I know he really likes something.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Love to bust out my saffron risotto topped with braised beef or shrimp. It’s a show stopper it’s a crowd pleaser.

What would you do with the $25,000?

My partner and I are starting a breakfast pop up here in Chicago called Morning Jay’s @goodmorningjay’s on insta, and I would use the money to buy the things we need to host bigger and stronger events.

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