Meet Our Contestants!

Cassidy is a work from home wife and mom of 3 who loves to help busy families put a home cooked meal on the table even in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. She enjoys showing others you’re never too old (or too young) to learn to cook and there’s no shame in asking questions when it comes to the kitchen. While she has no formal culinary training, her grandma’s influence and love for southern cooking are a large part of her desire to bring families together both in the kitchen and around the dinner table.

Kendra is a disability advocate who helps make cooking accessible to everyone, especially those within the chronic illness and disability communities. While managing a full time job and college career, she also finds time to create content that inspires love for food, for others and acceptance within her community. Kendra competed in the first season of HomeChef Throwdown and created flavorful dishes that were both vegetarian and vegan friendly! We can’t wait to see what Kendra brings to season 2!

Sara Andrews (aka Bitter Betty) is a home chef that enjoys learning new (and sometimes difficult) things. Whether she succeeds or fails, she loves to bring her followers along for the ride; hopefully inspiring them that if she can do it, they can do it too! A little down home and a little glitz & glam, she likes to team up with her husband, Taylor, sometimes to show people how to, “Measure with your heart!”

Ryan, known as @cinnamon.smoke.king on TikTok, is a first-generation American with a rich culinary heritage from Guyana. Raised on a diverse palette of Caribbean flavors, he attributes his love for cooking to the influential women in his life: his mother and grandmothers. A self-taught culinary enthusiast, his social media career began unexpectedly when a video of him preparing a family meal went viral, thanks to his girlfriend’s sister, Jen Hamilton. Although his TikTok career began by celebrating his adept use of a Masterbuilt gravity smoker, Ryan’s expertise isn’t limited to smoked dishes. His repertoire includes a variety of well-seasoned, flavorful meals perfect for any weeknight. Launched in August 2023, he champions the idea that there’s a recipe out there for everyone, emphasizing that cooking can be self-taught and should nourish both the body and soul. Ryan’s participation in Lasagna Love’s competition is driven by personal experiences, having seen close friends and family depend on charitable food support. This involvement reflects his commitment to using his skills for a greater cause. Looking ahead, he is determined to challenge traditional gender roles in cooking. His goal is to inspire men to discover the joy of cooking, seeing it as a vital contribution to family life and a way to express care and support for their loved ones. Through his culinary journey, Ryan is not just sharing recipes, but also reshaping perceptions, one delicious meal at a time.

StonerGump, Daniel is a “broccoli” connoisseur who works to teach people the wonderful and medicinal benefits of the lord’s lettuce. His fans and family alike know him by his herbally fueled antics and “broccoli” infused recipes. He is father to 4 kids and adoring husband to his “wifey”, Corrie. In 2023 StonerGump and his “Gump’lings raised over $10k for kids in need.