Winner will appear in Taste of Home magazine, cook with Carla Hall, and take home $25,000
Southern, soul & Mexican flavors rooted in family traditions. From tacos to catfish & pound cake—I cook with love you can taste.
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Receive Text Updates1. Buttermilk Fried Catfish * Soak in buttermilk + hot sauce brine * Season with Cajun + smoked paprika + garlic * Double dredge (flour + cornmeal mix for extra crunch . 🍚 2. Creamy Southern Grits * Stone-ground grits cooked * Stone-ground grits cooked in chicken stock + butter + cream * Finish with mild cheddar or smoked gouda
Who is your culinary inspiration?Inspired by my grandmothers, great-aunts, and aunts from both my maternal and paternal sides—this dish represents the way recipes, love, and survival were passed down through different kitchens, but always landed at the same table.
What would you do with the $25,000?Honestly, if I came into $25,000, I’d want to spend it making memories with my husband on a vacation, upgrade my kitchen tools and upgrade my crafting room.
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