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

Semi-Finalist

Lisa Washington

We cook from the heart and with love. We are a Mother and Daughter team from MS.

Currently 2

in the Semi-Finals

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

Voting for the Final 12 ends Thursday the 29th of May at 7PM PDT

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

Just the love of it and the bond I can share with friends and family over a good meal.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Shrimp and grits

What would you do with the $25,000?

Open a food truck or store front

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