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

Malaysia Hamilton

I’ve always had a passion for cooking. I also love to cook for other people, and hope to one day open my own business.

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What is your signature dish?

Stuffed chicken with bacon wrapped asparagus and homemade garlic mash , with a vinaigrette arugula salad.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Honestly, I grew up binge watching Food Network. So I love a lot of chefs like Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay and etc. I could say my favorite is definitely Racheal Ray, and Ree Drummond. They really inspire me a lot.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I was to receive $25,000 . I would use it to get my life back on track. I’m currently a single mom of one with little to barely minimum help. I would purchase me a vehicle making transportation easier for me , and also purchase a house (currently living with family) I would pay rent/utilities and etc. I would take this career more seriously and invest. I wanna give my son the world and introduce him to things I’ve never got to experience at his young age !

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