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

Mike Hammond

Have a great background of Cajun Style won cooking competition with my Gumbo, also a lot of knowledge with Italian style.also some French.

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What is your signature dish?

Carla I really enjoy making Italian Wedding Soup. I think my to go meal for me. Seafood Hot Antipasto over Linguine. This dish has little clams, Sea scallops,New Zealand and Black Tiger Shrimp. This meal is sautéed in olive oil and marinara, Plus I add the proper vegetables to finish of the meal.Also you can’t beat a good spicy dish of Jambalaya.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My Grandmother, This women was amazing did really say to much. Just told me to pay attention and to be good I’m going cook you must put your heart and soul

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’m 64 years old no clue. Probably be smart about it

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