Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have a small catering business that I want to expand. I would love to be able to open a restaurant with event space for parties
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Receive Text UpdatesShrimp & Grits, Red Velvet Stuffed French Toast, Oxtails, Jerk Salmon W/Mango Salsa, Pumpkin Risotto W/ Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Pie, Reese's Brownies, Almond Torte & Varieties of Cupcakes
Who is your culinary inspiration?My Mom Julia Childs Martha Stewart Carla Hall Marcus Samuelson Ali Roblé G. Garvin
What would you do with the $25,000?I'd finally open up my own restaurant with event space for catering.
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