Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
It always felt like the happenings spot and I love the juice that comes with a well ran kitchen
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Receive Text UpdatesI enjoy making paella because it feels like a communal dish. Everyone can self serve and enjoy the eye appealing dish.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I am a self taught chef and have enjoyed learning different techniques and procedures from all chefs on the Food Network. I’ve learned and respected the chefs I’ve worked with in the past as well.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would donate some to The World Kitchen organization. I would also buy a wood burning pizza oven that my family could enjoy.
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