Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Even though everyone tells me I'm a great cook, I would really like to have. Professional confirmation. If that makes any sense
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Receive Text UpdatesRatatouille, Panko crusted tilapia with mango salsa, Apple and onion pork chops. Cheesecake all day long
Who is your culinary inspiration?Giada DeLaurentiis
What would you do with the $25,000?Pay for my daughters wedding,
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