Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Dynamic resilient cook, abled to improvise on the rush and creative outcome, layered flavors, and always looking for contrasting flavors
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Italian gastronomy in general, but my all star is the pistachio crusted salmon with orange sauce
Who is your culinary inspiration?Anthony Bourdain
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay debt and start up my catering business
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