Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking is my passion. It’s how I keep my Puerto Rican culture alive. My recipes are my love letter to the world, made with love and sazón!
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Arroz con gandules, Puerto Rican-style rice and peas.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My mama is my inspiration in the kitchen. She taught me everything I know!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would build my dream studio where I will cook, shoot content, host cooking classes and film my cooking show on YouTube!
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