Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
My Greek heritage plays a big part in my culinary adventures. I have MS so cooking isn’t always easy. I’d like to share my recipe tips.
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Receive Text UpdatesI am inspired by the many uses of filo; especially my Baklava which is always in demand
Who is your culinary inspiration?Mom didn’t cook when she got married but she studied the recipes handed down by her Turkish/Greek mothers in law. I have benefited from that.
What would you do with the $25,000?I want to share my book, ‘Managing Supper’ (MS), with other people with a disability prepare tasty meals in the kitchen!
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