Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook bold comfort food with heart, hustle, and flavor that makes people remember the meal long after the plate’s empty.
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Receive Text UpdatesChef A’s Fire-Kissed Steak&broc Stir Fry, A steak stir fry built around hard-seared marinated beef, caramelized onions, broccoli and sweet chili aioli.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I grew up cooking with my dad for family dinners, and I was inspired watching chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Marco Pierre White. Later, I trained under talented chefs including Chef Brian and Chef Jason. Today, my true inspiration is my family and my twins.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use the money to invest in my children’s future and build something lasting for my family, turning my culinary dreams into real opportunity.
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