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

Holly West

Since leaving my job as a therapist, cooking has been the healing piece for my soul during this transition cooking has provided an outlet.

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What is your signature dish?

Alfredo sauce with fettuccine pasta (made from scratch)

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I’ve watched TV chefs since I was very young. Standing at the stove, cooking and pretending to be the host of a cooking shows. Emerill lagasse, Barfoot Contessa, Rachel Ray. I now enjoy watching Guy Fiere, Bobby Flay and I absolutely adore Alex Guarnaschelli.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Enjoy a vacation with my family. Travel and enjoy great food.

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