Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the favorite chef because of my passion for food and giving the people what they want, consistent and delicious food.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish would have to be my savory seafood stuffed mushrooms the stuffing can also be stuffed in anything or top anything it’s simply delicious!!
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration would have to be Gordon Ramsey. I have been watching him for years and have learned so many things from watching him. The passion he puts behind food is the inspiration that keeps me going.
What would you do with the $25,000?25,000 would help me become who I was always meant to be A MASTER CHEF, but taking it to the streets with my very own food truck. I want people to be able to experience gourmet dishes in any area.25,000 dollars would be the start for me to change my community and bring flavor of gourmet dishes everywhere!
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