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

Dennis mueggenborg

My love of food began with my Grandmother and Mother, they always prepared great food. I have found that my forte is baking.

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What is your signature dish?

My most requested dish would have to be Pies(Apple, Lemon, Sour Cream Raisin, and Coconut Cream). My Grandkids love Chocolate and Lemon the best, they love to help in the kitchen Most all of my recipes are handed down from Family, but I like to share new dishes with Family and Friend. I do branch out and try main courses like Raspberry Chicken and a Taste of Home published recipe “Meatloaf Wellington”. My Grandmothers “Minnesota Mabel Sugar Cookies” are the bomb with

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Over the years my culinary inspiration has changed from The Galloping Gourmet, Julia Child, and currently i really like Ina Garten and her simplified gourmet recipes.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would love to do a cooking tour of Italy and most likely share my Pie baking ability with the public

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