Top 15 Chef

Susan Bittenbender

Very long, sad but joyful outcome of a story. I loveee to cook & love The Food Network #needavaca

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

Taste is the number thing! As well as watching people eat and enjoy my food. I love experimenting with recipes, making them even better, and view food as an art form and expression of love. So…love and flavor! Nothing beats a great tasty homemade meal.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Penne Ala vodka with braised chicken. I’ve perfected my recipe to the point my ex-husband asked for it in our divorce! Lol. He didn’t get it. My recipe may go to my daughters…someday.

What would you do with the $25,000?

OMG.I lost pretty much everything & by everything, I mean EVERYTHING! All during a health battle for my life and on my death bed. Almost 20 blood transfusions later and forever in the ICU, I’m so much healthier and thriving. Back at cooking all the time. Tonight I am going to try my hand at sausage marsala. With the money I’d buy some new cook wear, and definitely a new car! I’d also treat myself to a few vacations back to Delaware to see my beautiful girls & grandson.

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