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

Quarter-Finalist

LUCIO DAVILA

Fun and Simple are my two favorite things about cooking. Becoming Favorite Chef will allow me to share my experience and expertise!

Currently 6

in the Quarter-Finals

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

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

People and places, my country, my mother.my fiancé. All the loves of my life!

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

I’m originally from Peru so it has to be Ceviche but I just love good food all around.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Eat the world and write a book about it.

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