Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
8+ years in kitchens, culinary student, and a dream to open my own restaurant. This opportunity would change my future.
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Smoked Chicken Tinga Tostadas – crispy tostadas, smoky tinga, avocado crema, pickled onions. Over all just just tinga you can make it in a variety of ways including a chef bowl, birria fusion tacos or even a poblano stuffed style pepper
Who is your culinary inspiration?My biggest culinary inspiration is my family. They taught me that food brings people together, creates memories, and shows love without saying a word. Their cooking inspired me to pursue a career in the kitchen and eventually open my own restaurant.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000, I would invest it in building my future restaurant. I would use the funds to purchase equipment, develop recipes, cover startup costs, and continue my culinary education. Most importantly, it would help turn a lifelong dream into a place where I can share great food, create opportunities for others, and serve my community.
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