Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking is how I show love. I create flavorful, homemade dishes that bring people together around the table.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is carne con chile verde and beans. It's a recipe close to my heart that combines comforting flavors, family tradition, and the joy of bringing people together around the table.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I am my own culinary inspiration. I taught myself to cook through trial and error, and what started as a way to manage anxiety became a true passion.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the prize to support my education, provide for my children, and continue growing the passion for cooking that helped me find confidence and purpose.
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