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

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Alonzo Porche

I’m a self taught Chef. Been own my own since 14. I love cooking and baking because that’s key to nourishing the body and cultivating Love

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What is your signature dish?

My signature dish is Jambalaya. I do it with a twist instead of cooking it with the rice inside of it I do a version where it goes over the rice.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My Grandfather was my inspiration. He had 14 children and I started helping him cook at a very young age. That’s how I learned how to cook.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay bills.

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