Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Creating flavorful and healthy dishes with mostly fresh ingredients feeding the body and soul. Coming from a diverse background. Food is ❤️.
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My Aunt Dee's chicken francese recipe and my homemade chili.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My mom, grandma, and my aunt Dee. The women in my life cook with love.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I were to win the 2026 Fave Chef 👩🍳 contest, I would fix the water damage issues in the ceilings in our house 🏠, buy a new kitchen stove/oven unit, microwave, dishwasher, and take my husband for a wonderful meal. If any money gets leftover, I would add it to our honeymoon fund since we have not gone yet.
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