Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

Cheryl DiMaggio

I have a strong passion for food. I strive to make my dishes taste authentic, even taking tips from the pros.

Currently 41

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Chicken soup (Jewish Penicillin) Pasta with a rich meat sauce.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I've learned Jewish cooking from my mom and Italian cooking from my mother in law, the best of two worlds.

What would you do with the $25,000?

My 75yo husband can retire and pay off bills.

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