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

Top 20 Chef

Daja Carr

I would love to start a restaurant and build generational wealth for my children.

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What is your signature dish?

wings of any flavor (honey bbq & parm garlic are best!!). I also can cook very tender & juicy ribs, homemade creamed corn. Alfredo with lamb chops are also a family favorite.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My culinary inspirations are Kimmy’s Kreations on TikTok. Rachel Ray, Emeril & guy fieri are some great inspirations of mine!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to open a small restaurant. Cooking is a stress reliever for me. I love to feed people & make others’ day. I love to do it through food & acts of service.

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