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

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Sara Guevara

I have always loved cooking and baking. I love sharing my passion for food with others and connecting with people through food.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My family is my inspiration. My kids are my biggest cheerleaders and everyone from my great grandparents, to my grandparents, to my parents all had a hand in first teaching me to cook. I owe all of my success to them for their knowledge and their continuous support of me. I am also inspired by Aarón Sánchez and Emeril Lagasse. I grew up watching Emeril Lagasse and recreating his recipes at home. And I love Aarón Sánchez’s passion for cooking and giving back.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Tamales. They are a family tradition and something I hold close to my heart. I use my great grandparent’s recipe and my tamales have been a huge opportunity for me to connect to others through food.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would open a food truck or restaurant. This money would significantly help with the start up costs. My dream is to open a business that I can pass down to my kids someday.

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