Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Every dish I make tells a story of family, resilience, and love—seasoned with a little Southern charm.
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Receive Text UpdatesChicken fried steak with pan gravy mashed potatoes green beans fried okra and cheddar corn bread.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My parents and grandma—they taught me that food is love, comfort, and bringing people together.
What would you do with the $25,000?Go on vacation with my family!
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