Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Michelin-level discipline, bold Latin influence, and real leadership—I don’t just cook, I build experiences people remember.
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My signature dish is a Green Circle chicken ballotine that was featured in the news—paired with a confit chicken thigh folded into a potato and yuca rösti, sweet corn purée, and charred broccolini. It reflects my style of cooking: refined technique, bold flavor, and comfort elevated through precision.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I’m inspired by chefs who combine discipline, creativity, and identity in their cooking. My style is influenced by modern French cuisine, Michelin-level execution, and the bold flavors I grew up with. I admire chefs who create experiences, not just plates of food—where every detail, from technique to hospitality, matters.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would invest it into building my own culinary brand through private dinners, elevated events, and creative content that showcases my style of cooking. I want to create experiences that blend fine dining with culture and storytelling while continuing to grow as a chef and leader. The goal is to turn passion and discipline into something lasting.
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