Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Chef Edwin Lopez turns passion into unforgettable flavor bringing heart, hustle, and creativity to every plate he serves.
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Pulled pork taco with a pineapple pico de gallo.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I love Gordon Ramsay’s rustic and warming dishes, so I have to see him.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000, I would use it to open a small farm-to-table restaurant with seating for 30 to 45 guests. My vision would be a weekly changing menu featuring inspiring dishes made completely from scratch and from the heart. I would focus on quality over quantity, creating a unique and memorable dining experience for every guest.
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