Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have been cooking for my family and friends for 20 years. I love hosting and showing my love through food!!
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Receive Text UpdatesI have a couple. My family loves my bolognese and my filet mignon with potato gratin and horseradish mustard sauce
Who is your culinary inspiration?I have every book Ina Garten has written. I love her recipes because she doesn’t use an insane amount of ingredients. She makes entertaining a breeze! I also love Ree Drummond. My family loves her homey recipes.
What would you do with the $25,000?I LOVE to cook and I have never had a good range. I would splurge on a luxury French brand and cook my heart out!!
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