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

Quarter-Finalist

Deborah Helser

I’d love to update my kitchen. Though it was made by my husband as was our entire home it needs updating.

Currently 5

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

Fancy Chicken Bake

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My mother and father! Both were great cooks and bakers!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d redo my kitchen! I live in a log home that was built by my husband and don’t get me wrong, I love it but it needs a refresh after 43 years!

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