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

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Aaron Acosta

I would love to be the Favorite Chef. Enjoy the view of bold flavors from the Caribbean, and French and Italian inspired dishes.

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What is your signature dish?

Citrus-Spiced Confit Duck Leg with roasted plantain purée, gooseberry reduction, charred heirloom carrots, cassava crisp, burnt orange, and pickled Scotch bonnet essence.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My culinary Inspiration comes from Gordon Ramsey and Marco Pierre White

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would open a catering company with the $25,000

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