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

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Michelle Carson

Creative, dependable chef delivering flavorful dishes, excellent presentation and memorable dinning experience every time.

Currently 6

in the Quarter-Finals

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What is your signature dish?

My signature dish is Curry Chicken and rice among many other dishes.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I'm inspired by my late mother who was a great cook. She went to college in the 70's to become a chef. While doing so she was a requested caterer. I lost my first grandson this year. He was 19 and a inspiring chef. I'm pushing through my journey not just for myself but for him.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would continue to invest in myself. I really want to get my food truck and hit the road to feed the world!

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