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

Marcus Rios

I strive for perfection. I know I’ll never get it. But I will always keep chasing it so I can be the best at what I do .

Currently 6

in their Group

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The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

I make fantastic soups, risotto and sauces . Anything from scratch. Make cheesecakes are fantastic 🧑🏽‍🍳

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I would say Gordon Ramsay. I loved watching him cook. I always look at everyone’s new food and always get inspired too.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would buy a house and start a life with my beautiful wife .

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