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

John Ruiz

I feel that I will be the next Favorite Chef,cause I have a deep passion for food,and enjoy experimenting and staying focused in my cooking.

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Chilaquiles / Sopita De Fideo and fresh frijoles

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My family, the first person who gave me my Culinary inspiration at a very young age is my mother. She taught me, so many Mexican dishes in my life time. Also My grandma taught me how to make fresh salsa by using the molcajeteada. My godmother taught me how to make tamales.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Truthfully, It will helped me to pay all the bills that I owe, and It will give me an opportunity to take a nice trip somewhere.

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