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

Thor Ashworth

I’ve been cooking with my Sicilian grandfather since I was 11.My love of culinary arts drives me to prepare unique dishes and quality meals

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

The first cut is on Thursday the 11th of June at 7PM PDT

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What is your signature dish?

Chicken Marsala with tiramisu for dessert

Who is your culinary inspiration?

My grandfather who was from a family of Sicilian immigrants. He started cooking for his brothers and sisters when he was very young and taught me how to cook from a very young age.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would donate 20% of the proceeds to the wounded warrior project and utilize the remainder of funds to start a catering business with my sons.

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