Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I should be known as a favorite chef because I bring passion, creativity, and flavor into every dish I make.
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Creamy Cajun chicken pasta bold and crowd-pleasing.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration comes from Caribbean and comfort-food traditions, especially meals that bring family together. I’m inspired by chefs who turn culture and flavor into an experience, while still making food feel like home.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would build a lounge or a mobile luxury restaurant on wheels
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