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

Douglas Shaut

Love Food! Working in restaurants for 35 years. Fast Food to Fine Dining. Dish washer to Manager. I believe it’s the greatest experience.

Currently 44

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The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Best dish I’ve ever made was a Crawfish etouffee from scratch. My Beef Wellington needs some work lol.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Michael Symon

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in myself. I’ve been working so hard for so long. Hip Replacement, Chronic Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel, and Restaurant PTSD… Take care of my Mind, Body and Soul❤️🤘🏼

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