Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I think simplicity in cooking can the most complex. I love cooking fresh dishes with simple ingredients and also love sparking creativity
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Receive Text UpdatesI honestly can't say I have a "signature" dish. I just love cooking. I do love cooking with wild caught salmon. It's so versatile and hearty and full of healthy fats. If I had to say signature, it would be pan seared salmon with rice or quinoa. Adding a little soy and hot sauce to the rice or quinoa before cooking for extra flavor. Add fresh veggies and herbs from the garden. A good char on an al dente carrot can really boost a dish. Topped with dressed arugula.
Who is your culinary inspiration?I am inspired by the freshness of Danish cuisine, the humble comforts of British cuisine, and simplicity. I love transforming a few ingredients into something unexpected and flavorful.
What would you do with the $25,000?With $25k I would put into my own business, Dot's Hot Chicken, to make sure my employees are taken care of and I would donate to local non profits to help the food insecurity that is happening in AR right now.
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