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

Aaron Pugh

I am a dedicated father of 9 children who I'm honored to make food for every night. I respect every culture and enjoy making/creating dishes

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What is your signature dish?

I'd have to say one of my signature dishes is a beef bourguignon.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My parents are really great cooks. They shown my how to really understand what makes a dish what it is. I've seen them improvise and still make a complete masterpiece. For that, I'd have to say my parents.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would get all my paperwork together for my licenseing and invest in my homemade hot link brand.

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