Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m an old soul, comfort food is my love language. I’ve been raised on casseroles and spam. I’ve remastered love with good cooking.
Want to learn more about our competition?
Learn MoreWant to be notified if their position changes?
Receive Text UpdatesEggplant stacks, homemade sauce. Homemade pasta, ravioli with some interesting variations
Who is your culinary inspiration?Micheal Chiarello from back in my initial learning, Martha Stewart and Bobby flay
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay for my daughters tuition, pay off some debt.
Vote for Deb Nillas to be the next Favorite Chef while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting the James Beard Foundation and their mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry toward a new standard of excellence.
