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

Michael Vancil

Excellent home style cook, that happens to be armed with a culinary and pastry degree. Enjoys backyard entertaining for family and friends.

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What is your signature dish?

I am a big foodie, so I've never had 1 signature dish. But I am quite proud of my Italian style pot roast (stracotto)

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I grew up watching the classics like Justin Wilson, Gram Kerr, and of course Julia Childs.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Aside of paying off a couple of bills. I would finish my outdoor kitchen that I have been gathering parts for over the past couple of years

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