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

Tony Brinkley

When I say LOVE to prepare meals, I do. Whether it’s something I have to look up or something fresh in my mind, I love it. More than anythin

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What is your signature dish?

I don’t really have signature outside of BBQ ribs. It’s just what everyone wants. I like traveling the world. Thinking outside the box. Combining knowledges and coming up with different things.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Cory Oppold. He was chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, where I graduated from a few years ago. Actually, the whole staff molded my love for the craft. Chef Lonny Ransom, I have not forgot about you my man.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Cookware, gadgets, computer and a laptop. I can handle it from there. I want to write a cookbook. Mainly for my family and friends. Just want to keep the legacy strong and alive. History is really important to me and there is no better way to share and remember than with good food and conversation. Food is…

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