Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Winning Favorite Chef would help me launch my microbakery, creating bold, comforting baked goods that bring people together.
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Receive Text UpdatesMy signature dish is roasted chicken legs with seasoned rice and roasted vegetables—simple ingredients turned into rich, comforting flavor.
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my grandmother—she taught me how to build flavor from simple ingredients, cook with patience, and make every meal feel like home.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would use the $25,000 to secure stable housing, launch my microbakery with a small home-based setup, and start a garden to grow fresh ingredients and build long-term food sustainability.
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