Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I believe i should be the Favorite Chef because im honest,humble, and hardworking.
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Receive Text Updatessmothered chicken and gravy with garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans
Who is your culinary inspiration?Chef Kardea Brown
What would you do with the $25,000?start my own restaurant.
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