Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000

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FARIBA Bashiri

I want to push myself to a different level, learn more and grow more in the culinary industry. I love cooking global food. Thank you

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What is your signature dish?

Love cooking braised lamb. I love combining cultures and flavors to create fusion food.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Gordon Ramsey , Emeral Lagassi, Paula Dean. I love that they worked hard to get to where they are.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Open a clean seed oil free Persian / global cafe, where everyone from all cultures are welcome where they believe in peace and equality amongst all. Where an elderly person who doesn’t cook is able to come and enjoy some comfort food or people who are deprived and have food insecurities in life. I want to see a bright smile on peoples faces and some place they feel comfortable visiting. Thank you for this opportunity.

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