Tommy Oerding

I should be the Favorite Chef because cooking has always been a passion. The way to take a dish and make it my own has always inspired me.

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Who or what inspires you to cook?

My German grandmother. German comfort food has always been amongst my favorites.

What's your all time favorite dish to make?

Chicken Tikka Masala. I know, not German, but so many flavors!

What would you do with the $25,000?

Honestly, I would pay off some student loan debt, put some away, and then see what I could purchase for my kitchen.

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