Ep 10. Shauna

Take Home Chef is a reality cooking show that features Curtis Stone as the host and chef. In each episode, Stone surprises a random shopper at a grocery store and offers to take them home to cook them a gourmet meal using the ingredients they just purchased. Season 1, episode 10, entitled Shauna, follows this same format.

The episode begins with Curtis Stone cruising the aisles of a Los Angeles grocery store, looking for his next target. He spots Shauna and immediately begins to inspect the items in her cart. He likes what he sees and decides that she's the perfect candidate for his show.

Stone introduces himself to Shauna, who is initially hesitant about the whole situation. However, Stone's charm and reputation quickly put her at ease, and she reluctantly agrees to let him come home and cook with her.

Once they arrive at Shauna's apartment, Stone gets straight to work. He quickly assesses the items in Shauna's pantry and fridge and comes up with a plan for their meal. He decides to make a grilled pork chop with a side of creamed corn and roasted asparagus.

Stone gets Shauna involved in the cooking process from the very beginning. He teaches her how to properly season the pork chops and how to properly grill them. Shauna is hesitant at first, but she quickly gets the hang of it and begins to enjoy herself.

While the pork chops are grilling, Stone starts on the creamed corn. He begins by sautéing onions and garlic in a pan before adding in the fresh corn kernels, milk, and cream. He walks Shauna through the whole process, explaining the importance of timing and seasoning.

Next up, Stone moves on to the roasted asparagus. He shows Shauna how to properly trim the asparagus and season it with olive oil, salt, and pepper. He then roasts them in the oven until they're perfectly tender.

As the meal comes together, Stone and Shauna chat about their lives and interests. Shauna opens up about her job as a makeup artist and how much she loves it. Stone tells her about his background in cooking and the challenges he faced in becoming a successful chef.

Finally, the meal is ready, and Stone plates everything beautifully. The pork chops are perfectly cooked, the creamed corn is rich and creamy, and the asparagus is roasted to perfection. Shauna is beyond impressed with the final product and can hardly believe that she cooked such a delicious meal with Curtis Stone.

The episode ends with Stone saying goodbye to Shauna, who is beaming with pride and satisfaction. Stone heads back to the grocery store to find his next unsuspecting victim, ready to cook another gourmet meal and make someone's day.