Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
For me, food is an emotional experience. In sharing that passion with my friends and family gives me the greatest pleasure.
You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!
Want to learn more about our competition?
Learn MoreWant to be notified if their position changes?
Receive Text UpdatesBratwurst curry. A fusion of my Indian roots and Wisconsin life. My husband says my best dishes are created when I have no plan.
Who is your culinary inspiration?All the women in my family inspire me.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use it to make my passion for food into a real career.
Vote for Lara D'Cruze-Jung to be the next Favorite Chef while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting the James Beard Foundation and their mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry toward a new standard of excellence.