Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I get a lot of support in my home town, I’ve been cooking since I was about 8 and $25,000 would be amazing to start my own food business.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy birria tacos and quesadillas are built around a slow-braised, deeply seasoned beef and a rich, thicker consommé that coats every bite with flavor. It keeps the authentic birria foundation while leaning heavier into bold texture, richness, and comfort.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration comes from the belief that food is a love language. For me, cooking is about bringing people together, creating comfort, and giving people something that makes them feel cared for. A lot of that passion came from my mom — she taught me, encouraged me, and helped shape the way I cook today. I carry that into every dish by focusing on bold flavor, richness, freshness and food that feels homemade and memorable.
What would you do with the $25,000?If selected for the $25,000 from Favorite Chef with Carla Hall, I would invest it into advancing my culinary skills through professional training, upgrading essential kitchen equipment, and refining my craft. I would focus on improving technique and consistency, especially with my signature birria dishes. I would also use the opportunity to develop new recipes and explore pop-ups or catering to share my food with a wider audience and grow as a professional chef.
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