If you were a latchkey kid like me, you remember coming home and keeping things simple with hot dogs or mac and cheese. My mom always said, "Don't burn the house down!"
But Annabella Perk from Louisville, who attends Capell High School, took it to the next level. In the Texas state 4-H food show, she made a seared duck breast with couscous, zucchini, squash, and green pea puree topped with fried shallots and balsamic pearls.
Annabella's gourmet dish won her the top prize. Congratulations, Annabella! Your cooking skills are amazing!