Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I am passionate about food. I love creating meals that make others smile and feel celebrated.
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Who is your culinary inspiration?Marcus Samuelsson
What would you do with the $25,000?Save a lot…but spend a little on a trip to Aruba.
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