Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I’m not just cooking meals—I’m creating moments. I turn simple ingredients into something special with heart and creativity.
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My family is my culinary inspiration.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would put the money towards buying a house and opening a food truck.
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