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

Top 15 Chef

Ronald Ackerson

Im now a single father of 9 going through my second divorce and want to show them that if you keep moving anything is possible

Currently 9

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What is your signature dish?

Coffee crusted pork tenderloin With homemade Dauphinoise Potatoes and spinach with bacon and onions

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My Dad and mom two different styles with fine results.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would pay off so debit and give my dad the rest so he can put towards paying off his house

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