Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be the Favorite Chef because ‘cooking’ is my love language; & I would love the opportunity to share it with everyone.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is Beef Champignon with Double stuffed Potatoes & grilled Garlic Bacon Asparagus
Who is your culinary inspiration?My late grandmother, Aline Everett; she could cook ANYTHING.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would either update my kitchen or an add-on onto my property so I can efficiently do what I love & safely be here for my loved ones.
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