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

Melissa Watson

I love to cook and love trying new recipes.

Currently 23

in their Group

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Honey Bun Cake Potato Salad

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Bobby Flay

What would you do with the $25,000?

It would be wonderful for my husband to retire early.

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