Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My love for cooking is reflected in the dishes I produce. I like putting my own spin on otherwise everyday dishes.
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Receive Text UpdatesI make an asian chickenburger that gets rave reviews and also my mongolian beef.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I have too many to name! I always admire the chefs that can take basic ingredients found in everyone kitchen and elevate them into something beautiful.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would make my happy place ( my kitchen) updated and start college funds for my grandbabies.
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