Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I cook like it matters—real food, real flavor, no shortcuts. If it don’t hit, it don’t leave my kitchen.
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Receive Text UpdatesJerk chicken Alfredo. Yes it is basic but it packs lots of flavor!!!
Who is your culinary inspiration?My culinary inspiration is my friend and fellow chef Warren! He is from the Caribbean and a real solid dude with great taste and creativity!
What would you do with the $25,000?I would give it to my mom to help finish paying off her house. She has dealt with a lot! From the passing of my father almost 8 years ago…to overcoming cancer! She’s the best!!
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