Diana Davis, 33, of Sherman Oaks, Calif. wasn't always into cooking. After struggling for years with weight and health issues, she decided to change her lifestyle and started on her journey to healthy living in the kitchen. Diana's signature dish, La Soupe du Cinq Mai, was inspired by Cinco de Mayo-with a French Twist!
Emily Hobbs, 23, of Ozark, Mo. has devoted her entire life to food. While saving money to attend culinary school in New York City, Emilie constantly develops recipes and maintains a food blog. Emily created her signature dish, Baked Butternut Four Cheese Farfalle with Sage specifically for Ultimate Recipe Showdown.
WINNER!: Rick Massa, 58, a retired Los Angeles Police Department/SWAT Officer from Simi Valley, Calif. is known for his love of cooking. He now spends his time creating unique recipes for his grandchildren, like his signature dish, Cheese Lovers 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese.
Michaela Rosenthal, 51, of Woodland Hills, Calif. is a married mother of two adult children and a freelance greeting card writer/designer. She started cooking after working at a gourmet food company and has become a seasoned veteran of the recipe contest circuit. Michaela competed in season one of Ultimate Recipe Showdown and created her signature dish, Cream of Parsnip Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, to try to capture victory this season.

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