Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I love cooking for my family and friends. I love to try new recipes and make them my own.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is macaroni and cheese. Everyone asks me to bring it to all family gatherings.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My grandmothers are my culinary inspirations. I had three grandmothers who cooked and I’ve blended their styles to create my own semi-southern style.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would pay on my student loans. That would put a significant dent in what I owe.
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