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

Nicole Metcalf

The 25k would help me get brand new pots & pans so that I can continue providing&bettering the meals I make for my family

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Carla Hall and Alton Brown

What would you do with the $25,000?

Buy new kitchen equipment like pots and pans. Anything left over would be spent on my kids and their sports/school dreams

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