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MEET THE 2022 WINNERS!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Cal-Mex Invitational is a culinary competition celebrating the fusion of California and Mexican cuisines. Top chefs from across the U.S. showcased innovative dishes using Real California dairy, competing for recognition and over $22,000 in prizes. Explore the winning recipes, finalists, and standout creations from this unique foodservice event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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CHAD CLEVENGER
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CLAUD BELTRAN
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Entr\u00e9e<\/p>

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MARCO COLIN
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Dessert<\/p>

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MEET OUR FINALISTS!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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CLAUDETTE ZEPEDA<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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