Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook from the heart, lead with passion, and turn every dish into a memory that brings people, culture, and family together.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is slow-braised Egyptian-style lamb over seasoned rice, finished with bold spices, fresh herbs, and family tradition in every bite.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my father—his strength, hard work, and love for feeding family taught me that food is more than a meal, it’s connection.
What would you do with the $25,000?Open my own business
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