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

Kafa kilane

I should be Favorite Chef to grow my Middle Eastern catering business, share my food with more people, and inspire others.

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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?

Roasted lamb, pistachio cake

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My biggest culinary inspiration is my family and the traditional Middle Eastern recipes passed down through generations with love and hospitality.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Start my own restaurant

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