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

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Kevin Ashton

I’m cooking my way through life. When kids were outside playing with Tonka trucks, I was inside playing with Tupperware. I was born to win!

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

I started cooking very young! My grandparents were a huge influence and family gatherings were always based around food. I always got involved and learned so many great tricks in the kitchen. Little did I know this would become my life‘s passion!

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I always enjoy making Cappellini Pomodoro. It’s a staple at our house and I make it at least once a week. There’s something about the sweet fresh tomatoes, the pungent garlic sautéed in olive oil, roasted pinenuts, and that fresh basil that really brings it all together! Simple ingredients but when put together with a final touch of fresh grated Parmesan cheese, this dish takes me right where I want to be!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m trying to buy a house right now! Winning this money would go a long ways towards helping me reach that goal!

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