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

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Michael Murray

Here in Buffalo NY, we own a small business that teaches folks how to improve their cooking skills in their own home. We want to expand!

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What is your signature dish?

We have many, but one of our most popular dishes is the grilled tomahawk steak with caramelized shallot and chive butter. Served with roasted mushrooms!

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My mother, Alton Brown and the chefs that raised me! Additionally, my own curiosity. I never stop studying food, making new things is my hobby!

What would you do with the $25,000?

Expand my In home private cooking class business and buy something to inspire my high school students

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