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

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Kevin Easley

I cook with passion, culture, & heart. I bring people together one unforgettable plate at a time. My food is bomb & the vibe is unmatched.

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What is your signature dish?

My Signature Dish is Smoked Salmon, Black Tiger Shrimp, Ribeye Steak, & Lobster Tail Platter. Served with Homemade Garlic Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes & Fresh Garlic Steamed Broccoli.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My culinary inspiration is my late grandfather Jimmie Lee Bryant, affectionately known as “Papa Jim” I would not be the man I am today, in or out of the kitchen without him!

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m big on giving back. Through my Fraternity Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc, I I give back to schools. Underprivileged youth & more. The money would help me to continue giving back on a bigger scale.

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