Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Driven by a lifelong love for cooking, I am a self-taught chef eager to share my passion and culinary vision with the world.
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Receive Text UpdatesWith so many great options, it’s hard to pick a favorite. A few of my signature dishes include firecracker shrimp over lemon and basil risotto, beef tartare with quail egg, seared scallops over seasonal purées, and crisp crab spring rolls to start."
Who is your culinary inspiration?It's impossible to pick just one! I look up to so many incredible chefs, from legends like Thomas Keller and Alain Ducasse to household names like Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and Carla Hall."
What would you do with the $25,000?My plan is to invest $25,000 in advanced culinary training to sharpen my skills and expertise, and use the remaining capital to launch a food truck or trailer business."
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