Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I've loved cooking ever since my grandma taught me the basics. and now I think of what could be good in my head and bring it to life.
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Receive Text UpdatesI love making all types of food. if I had to pick a favorite it would probably have to be a penne pasta with with a tomato,garlic and onion reduction with either bacon or sausage As a protein.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Growing up i always thought it was some famous cook like Gordon Ramsey or Bobby Flay. but the more I cook the more I realize my inspiration is all my family before me my grandma who taught me and my family who supports me.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would probably buy a food truck so I can share my inspiration for food with people around the United States. And help people in need even if that is just through a free meal.
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