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

Michael Ivas

I’m creative think outside the box. Have fun working with people, competitive and love a challenge.

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What is your signature dish?

I make a smoke chicken chili verde where I have won multiple chili cooking contests with.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Probably Bobby Flay since I’ve watched him when he had his first show Grilling and chilling.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use that money to upgrade my own small bar / restaurant. I need a new pizza oven as well as upgrade to the ac unit and possibly a bigger dishwasher.

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