Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My goal is to inspire others to cook with heart and creativity, whether through my dishes or my writing. I want to publish my Cookbook
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Receive Text UpdatesCoconut Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi or Halibut: Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Chicken Piccata: Pan-seared in a lemon caper sauce, served over angel hair pasta. Ensenada Fish Tacos: Crispy fish topped with house-made slaw featuring honey, cilantro, cabbage, mayo, and citrus. Nona’s Cauliflower Pasta: A cherished family recipe prepared with tradition and love. Swedish Pancakes or Dutch Baby: Light, fluffy, and served with fresh fruit and toppings.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Cooking is my way of honoring my family, especially my mother and Nona, who taught me that food is a labor of love. I’m inspired by the joy of making meals that bring people together and by the endless ways different cultures approach the same ingredients. Exploring these techniques and flavors deepens my appreciation for food as both an art and a universal language
What would you do with the $25,000?Publish my Cookbook and help me donate more to my local soup kitchen
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