Deborah Biggs, 38, of Omaha, Neb. is a part-time substitute teacher turned fanatical food competitor who is determined to make her mark on the recipe circuit. Deborah's signature dish, Triple Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is based on a grand prize winning recipe from her local state fair.
WINNER!: Julie Hession, 34, a freelance food journalist from Las Vegas, Nev. developed her signature dish based on her love of cake and sweet potatoes. The recent Duke University graduate plans to impress the panel with her Sweet Potato Layer Cake with Spiced Pecan Buttercream.
Winning Recipe: Double Chocolate Malt Shop Cupcakes with Cherry-Vanilla Buttercream
Jamie Nondorf, 28, of Mesa, Ariz. is a recent dental school graduate with a major sweet tooth. After months of experimentation, Jamie has perfected the recipe for her Key Lime Coconut Cupcakes with White Chocolate Frosting.
Melinda Winner, 46, relocated from North Carolina to Gulfport, Miss. after seeing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Melinda, who uses her cooking skills to feed construction workers that are rebuilding the area, is adventurous in the kitchen and constantly experimenting. Ruby Red Grapefruit Cake, Melinda's signature dish, is a result of her experimental approach in the kitchen.
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