Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am very passionate about the culinary industry and paving the way for young Chefs to take over when we retire.
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Receive Text UpdatesWagyu eye of ribeye, charred onion purée, roasted carrots, Foie Gras and truffle butter finished with the Demi glacé
Who is your culinary inspiration?Charlie Trotter and Anthony Bourdain have had a huge influence in my culinary career.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put towards my restaurant and taking my wife and daughter on a little trip.
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