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

Quarter-Finalist

Shemaiah McCullough

In 4 Years Cooking, I’ve Been In All Types Of Kitchens Gaining Knowledge. Shelter, To Restaurant, To United Nations, Treasury, & Schools.

Currently 10

in the Quarter-Finals

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You decide who will appear in Taste of Home magazine, and win $25,000!

Voting for Semi-Finalists ends Thursday the 23rd of July at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Stir-Fry Chix/Beef Mac n’ Cheese Rasta Pasta Shrimp & Grits Steak & Potatoes

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Marco Pierre White Auguste Escoffier My Mom & Grandmother

What would you do with the $25,000?

80% To My Business Endeavors, 20% To Charity.

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