Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My dish is comforting, addictive and it melts in your mouth! The kitchen is my therapy session!
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Chef Carla! Her food is comforting
What would you do with the $25,000?Down payment for my 1st home ever! Pass it down to my grandchildren
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