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

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Steven Simmons

Surviving a life changing tornado last year and restarting my entire business as a private chef is why I should be Favorite Chef!

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What is your signature dish?

Any of my brunch dishes..its so many my guest enjoy!

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My grandmother, Laney. I remember watching her cook as a kid. Everyone thought I was just hanging out in the kitchen for the samples. No, I was there to learn from a legend.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would move my private chef business to a food truck. My goal is to spread good food for as far as I can drive! I want to engage the people and showcase all that my grandma has taught me.

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