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

Quarter-Finalist

Claire Wallace

I have been in the business for 30 years. A self taught pastry chef who is always evolving and changing with the times.

Currently 3

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

I wouldn't necessarily say I have one signature dish, but my signature Choco taco is a hit! I never really make the same thing twice. I think people would tell you my creme brulee

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Mostly my parents love of cooking. In my adult years my boss mentor and friend Michael Hoover. Also a little Julia Child

What would you do with the $25,000?

Buy a house

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