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

Quarter-Finalist

Diane Nguyen

Having traveled to over 75 countries and dined at many of the world’s Top 50 restaurants, I’ve experienced an extraordinary range of culture

Currently 4

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

Shaking beef

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Chefs all over the world

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m taking this money to Vietnam to help underprivileged children gain access to education and much-needed medical care. Giving them opportunities for a better future is something that is deeply important to me

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