Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Self-taught chef turning bold flavors, hustle, and real passion into unforgettable food—built from the ground up. 🔥👨🍳
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My signature dish is flame-seared steak over crispy gnocchi finished with my house-made basil sauce—bold, balanced, and unforgettable. 🔥👨🍳
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmother from Termoli, Italy inspired my passion for cooking, and I bring that heart into bold, street-style food packed with flavor. 🔥👨🍳
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d invest it into growing Hothead Kitchen—better equipment, bigger opportunities, and building a future for my family through food. 🔥
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