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

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Zachary grogan

open new opportunities and experiences in not only my career but my passion, open up my concept of an asian smokehouse and create my brand

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What is your signature dish?

Smoked wagyu meatloaf with blackberry barbecue sauce potatoes confit and Parmesan roasted zucchini

Who is your culinary inspiration?

Anthony bordain

What would you do with the $25,000?

Invest in a smoking trailer/food truck To start my buisness

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