Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
I have a passion for cooking and seeing others enjoy themselves, filled with joy and laughter.
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Fried chicken & Collards
Who is your culinary inspiration?Emerald Lagaasi
What would you do with the $25,000?Follow my dreams in becoming a Chef.
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