Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I want to represent not only for my family and my community but for myself. This will prove that all the time spent was worth it
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My signature dish is sautéed scallops, served with cous cous, over top coconut romesco sauce
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration would be Chef Kwame Onwuachi. The strides he has made in his career and for the community is something I admire
What would you do with the $25,000?I always had a dream of writing my own book so some of the funds would go into that project. And another portion would go towards traveling to various culinary destinations I’ve always dreamed of going to
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