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

Renata melo

“I should be your Favorite Chef because cooking has always been more than food to me — it’s passion, creativity, and love. I love creating e

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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?

Ossobuco W polenta

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My mother

What would you do with the $25,000?

Cook very good!!

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