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

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Mary Abitanto

I started my food blog in 2015, published 4 cookbooks in 7 yrs, have 28K+ on Instagram including celebrities & write recipes for Delish.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

When I had my son Jack, learning how to cook to eliminate his allergens became a necessity. He was diagnosed with over 40 food allergies. Yes! The task was momentous, but I was up for the challenge. I started creating recipes omitting his allergies like eggs. I wanted to avoid the allergy and create food that tasted amazing, so he didn't miss out! It was the catalyst that sparked my cooking. I became very creative and inventive in the Kitchen thanks to Jack.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Lately, artisan breads, high-protein bagels and I am learning how to make French Baguettes. I love making soups: chicken with dumplings, lentil, broccoli cheddar, gazpacho, and chick pea chowder. I love food art, so creating beautiful charcuteries boards is a passion of mine.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Take my family on a trip and invest some back into my business Mariooch's Kitchen.

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