Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I bring bold flavors, creativity, and heart to every dish—making every meal memorable
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Ree Drummond
What would you do with the $25,000?Help pay some bills down and take a family trip.
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