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

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Samir Labriny

Cooking is my passion and I love bringing people together through food while sharing creativity, culture and joy. This would help grow.

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What is your signature dish?

My signature dish Is chicken Bastilla, a sweet and savory pie made with tender chicken cooked in fragrant spices including saffron, mixed with eggs, and tossed almonds, then wrapped in delicate layers of crispy pastry. It blends rich flavors and textures that represent my passion and love for crating flavorful meals that bring people together and turn every meal into a memorable experience.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

As a child, I remember my mother struggling to make dinners for all of us.I was the oldest of (Six children). I stayed with her in the kitchen and watched until one day at age of 15 I asked mom to let me help her and I prepared a meal for the whole family to enjoy. I still today make her recipes after 40 years. My mom is my culinary inspiration.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use it to support my daughter’s education and help her achieve her academic goals,

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