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

Daryl Hamilton

I don't know about the favorite chef part..but, I think I can be the frankenchef and put something together.

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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?

BIG Breakfast pancakes with the sausage or whatever kind of meat cooked in full mixed in the batter my way... Moist baked or fried chicken, mixed vegetables baked inside of the chicken thick mashed potatoes with cream cheese and string beans mixed with the mashed potatoes or on the side.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My great grandmother, my grandmother and my momma. *Rachel Ray *Chef Hamilton from New Orleans *The Kitchen Crew *People @ the Durham Rescue Men's shelter.... and so many more.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay off some debts and try to invest in something worthwhile.

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