Ep 114. Amy

In this episode of Take Home Chef, Curtis Stone surprises a single mom named Amy at her home in Los Angeles. Amy is a busy businesswoman who struggles to find the time and energy to cook healthy meals for her and her 10-year-old daughter, Madeline. Curtis offers to help her out by taking her to the Farmer's Market to pick out fresh ingredients for their meal.

At the market, Curtis and Amy check out the colorful produce and decide on a menu. They choose a Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad with a Lemon Vinaigrette, and a Chocolate and Hazelnut Tart for dessert. Curtis and Amy then head back to her house to get started.

Curtis starts by preparing the chocolate tart while Amy helps with the crust. They then start on the salad, grilling the marinated chicken and the vegetables. Amy is surprised at how easy the recipe is and how flavorful the marinade is.

As they cook, Curtis and Amy chat about their lives. Amy opens up about her struggles with being a single mom and how much she wants to provide for her daughter. Curtis shares his own story about growing up in Australia and his journey to becoming a chef. He encourages Amy to keep following her dreams and reminds her of the importance of taking care of herself as well as her daughter.

Once the salad is ready, Curtis and Amy sit down to enjoy their meal with Madeline. They all agree that the salad is delicious. Curtis then brings out the tart, which is a big hit with Madeline. Amy is amazed at how easy it was to make such a fancy dessert.

As they say goodbye, Curtis gives Amy some tips on how to make healthy and delicious meals for her and her daughter, even with her busy schedule. Amy thanks Curtis for his help and encouragement, and feels inspired to keep cooking for her family.

Overall, this episode of Take Home Chef showcases the importance of healthy eating and the joy of cooking with fresh ingredients. It also highlights the struggles that many single parents face, and the importance of support and encouragement from others. Curtis Stone is a charismatic and talented chef and his passion for cooking and helping others shines through in every episode.