Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the Favorite Chef because I love making people excited and happy through food. I put my heart and soul into every dish I cook.
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My signature dish is creamy crab- stuffed flounder.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my dad. I lost him to a car accident back in 2012 and besides him being a hard worker, he was an amazing cook. The first time I had a quiche, my dad made it; I remember him teaching me how to peel potatoes, make pancakes and so many other things (even what not to do in the kitchen). Shortly after his passing I quit school then quickly knew I needed a plan B because I didn’t want to disappoint him so I enrolled in culinary school in honor of him.
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25,000 I would get a forever home for myself and my son, get us a car and finally start making our lives comfortable. Then I plan on blessing those around me because they help me out a lot.
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