Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My smile! It tells you everything about me. How happy of person I am, how happy cooking and creating makes me. It’s infectious!!!
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My chicken patacones. Talk about a perfect dish. Every bite is juicy, savory and glutinous. Still a very nutritious meal.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I became a chef because of Bobby Flay and Morimoto. Today, my mentor who goes by SEXZCHEF is a big inspiration. Continuously pushing me and putting me in opportune situations to showcase my talent.
What would you do with the $25,000?I am a single dad. My son recently has been telling me he wants me to get us a house again. So that money would go towards buying that property for him. My son is my driving force and deserves everything his heart desires. I never want him to feel like I didn’t deliver.
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