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

Quarter-Finalist

Kasey Wills

I truly love cooking and feeding people. It’s not just a job but a way of life for me. I love lifting ppl up and helping them grow!

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What is your signature dish?

Quesa birria tacos or just any taco. I love Sonoran style cuisine and the flavors it brings.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I’ve worked for some really great chefs in my time. They taught me what it truly meant to be a chef. Discipline, focus, love for your team and the food you bring to the table.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I really need a new vehicle, my partners car is breaking down and I would give my car to him and purchase a new one. I will also donate a portion of my winnings to answers for life to feed the babies. As a chef I feel it’s so important to feed people and I truly believe in this charity as it helps young parents with the cost of diapers, formula, and wipes.

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