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

Nikki Pollard

For as long as I can remember I have Always loved to cook. It is my dream to one day own my own restaurant. I even have a picture and name.

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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?

I really don’t have one. I can pretty much cook any and everything. However, everyone loves my collards.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Just my love for cooking

What would you do with the $25,000?

Start my own restaurant

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