Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love cooking for my family and friends, and my dream is to one day open my own food truck. This would be the start of a meaningful future.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dishes would be empanadas served with rice and beans (arroz con gandules), along with slow-roasted pork shoulder (pernil) served over rice.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration comes from my family and the memories we created together around food. Watching family members cook traditional meals and seeing everyone come together to celebrate, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company inspired my passion for cooking. I enjoy making dishes that bring comfort, culture, and happiness to others.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won the $25,000, I would invest it into starting my own business by opening a food truck. My long term goal would be to grow the business and eventually open my own restaurant.
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