Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Cooking is more than a hobby for me .It’s how I bring people together.
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Receive Text UpdatesStuffed turkey legs. Jambalaya stuffed turkey leg with Cajun cream sauce and smoked crawfish mac n cheese stuffed turkey leg.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is the traditions formed growing up and come from some of the best memories that were made around the dinner table. I’m inspired every time I come into the kitchen.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won I would invest in launching a food truck for Nita’s Supper Club. The funds would help cover equipment, licensing, branding and start up costs.
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