Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Why should I favorite chef cause I love too cook and try new recipes.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish tuna noodle casserole.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Carla Hall
What would you do with the $25,000?Go on a cruise.
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