Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I came from a family of 13 and my Mom was out executive chef. I wrote a cookbook that landed me on Good Morning Memphis. I can cook n bake.
Want to learn more about our competition?
Learn MoreWant to be notified if their position changes?
Receive Text UpdatesA ten-step cornbread dressing recipe. This i actually learned from my Mom. I put my own flair to it by adding chicken of mushroom soup. I prepare a delicious gravy to top it off. My Christmas cake follows that as I demonstrated it on Good Morning Memphis. I have over 70 recipes in my cookbook as I am self-published. Salmon croquettes n lasagna are included. I make the best lemon meringue pie in the universe with homemade crust n meringue. My Baked Effie Chicken is mouth watering.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My Mom of course and my 6 siblings. However, I didn't learn to cook until I found at that my wife was not skilled in that area. Also, I have a desire to teach others how to cook healthy. In most of my recipes I utilize healthy ingredients that are low fat, low in sodium, omega 3 based, n tons of herbs n spices. I also teach cooking classes at our local library for seniors.
What would you do with the $25,000?When I win, I would utilize this money as start-up for my cooking business. I owned a restaurant previously, but decided to pursue other educational endeavors. NOW I am ready to get back in the business of culinary arts to share my expertise with the WORLD. At 70 I'm super hyped us and ready to GO!!!!!
Vote for Michael Hollowell to be the next Favorite Chef while supporting a great cause! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation, supporting the James Beard Foundation and their mission to lead chefs and the broader culinary industry toward a new standard of excellence.
