Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have loved food, shopping ,cooking, and serving it my whole life. It’s a passion for me. It’s a way that I show love. It’s how I celebrate
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My signature dish is seasoned chicken breast topped with my spinach artichoke dip and baked to a golden brown.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother is my culinary inspiration! She grew her own vegetables in her garden and made all of her dishes from scratch. She was an excellent home chef and baker.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would save some, get new cabinets for my kitchen and take a much needed vacation! I would probably go to Spain or Greece because I hear the food is exceptional.
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