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

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Jonathan Burkhart

I love to create dishes that make people smile and want more! I would use the $25000 to open a restaurant near my hometown and family.

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What is your signature dish?

I love all things pasta! My go-to dish is cheese tortellini in an Asiago cream with pan fried chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichokes.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

John Pierre, he is an indicator in the industry who came from nothing and inspires so many chefs and future chefs.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The money would go towards a brick and mortar concept of a brew house featuring burgers and down home cooking with a modern spin.

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