Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook to turn everyday moments into unforgettable bites—bold flavors, big heart, and plates that make people feel something real.
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Receive Text UpdatesI have a few, so its hard to pin down just one dish, but most requested at home is my "Black Fungus Baked Rigatoni," Candied bacon Meatloaf," & my Stepmom's "Taco Pie," but in my own variation.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspirations weren’t born in fine dining kitchens or restaurants, but in the heartbeat of home. My stepmom and grandmother turned simple ingredients into something unforgettable, filling every corner with rich, comforting aromas. I grew up watching quiet mastery unfold at the stove, where love, instinct, and flavor danced together. That’s where my fire was lit, and it’s been burning ever since.
What would you do with the $25,000?It would go toward my kids savings to help secure their financial futures.
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