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

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Matthew Salsberry

I would love to cook with and meet Chef Carla. I would use the $25,000 to start a cheese making venture or open a coffee shop in my town.

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What is your signature dish?

Braised veal cheeks with horseradish whipped potatoes, shaved Brussels sprouts saute, roasted baby carrots, orange reduction demi glace and fresh orange segments.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Alice Waters for the sustainability and using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Gordon Ramsey for discipline and quality standards. My old chef and mentor Robert Peters that taught me so much about farm to table cuisine.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Open a small coffee shop Cafe in my small town. Open a global street taco food truck. Start an artisan cheese making business. A lot of possibilities, that kind of money provides a lot of opportunities.

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