Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Brazilian-born chef with discipline, speed, creativity, and passion—turning pressure into unforgettable flavors and execution.
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Receive Text UpdatesA rustic Brazilian pork stew inspired by Feijoada, featuring slow-braised pork, smoky sausage, and black beans simmered with garlic, onions, and warm spices. Rich, hearty, and deeply comforting, this dish balances bold savory flavors with traditional Brazilian soul, creating a refined yet authentic experience that celebrates heritage, technique, and slow-cooked perfection.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Not who but where! I get my inspiration and motivation from local chefs in a place called Parajuru, located on the beaches of Ceará, Brazil. The women in my family also.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would finish my Pousada, a Brazilian style Bed and Breakfast place.
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