Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be Favorite Chef because I bring authentic Middle Eastern flavor, passion, and heart to every dish I create.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is authentic chicken shawarma on saj bread with creamy garlic sauce, fresh pickles, and bold Damascus flavors.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my Middle Eastern heritage and the traditional street food masters who turned simple ingredients into unforgettable flavors.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to help launch my dream shawarma and falafel food trailer, upgrade equipment, and share authentic flavors with my community.
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