Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
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Curry chicken but my husband would say my stuffed cheese and ground beef shells.
Who is your culinary inspiration?Paula Deen and Ina Garden! They made the best dishes! Paula with her southern flare and Ina with her class and delectable dishes. I love you too Clara you’re such a spunky lady.
What would you do with the $25,000?Since my mother passed away on 11/16/2025, my dream has been to purchase land where I can build a home and bring her resting place closer to me. Owning a home was always my mother’s dream, and this land would honor her legacy by allowing her to finally be home with me, surrounded by love, peace, and family forever.
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