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

David Lickiss

I'm fast. Talented. And I guarantee I'm the funniest. I would use the money to invest in my current job for my future.

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The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Shrimp and grits of course!! I also specialize in Smokers and Woodfire grills. So maybe smoked shrimp and grits?!!!

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Dan Doyle executive chef at Poogan's Porch in Charleston a few years ago. Taught me half of what I know. As for tv chefs I always liked Carla and Marcus and Alex.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in the business I work in. We're a small restaurant with a medium sized catering department. I want to buy in as a partner.

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