Wed, May 24, 2006
Curtis finds Natasha, a spunky 20-something, tasting free samples with a couple of friends. Natasha is eager to not only have a world-class chef in her kitchen, but to also learn a few tricks on how to master the art of cooking. Natasha, by her own admission, has had some tough luck in the kitchen and desperately needs an experienced set of hands to show her the ropes. Since Natasha is about to go on a diet, Curtis chooses a healthy menu where fresh halibut will be featured in both the appetizer and main dishes. Back at Natasha's home, Curtis makes due despite a tiny kitchen and sets up a make-shift cutting and dining table. After Michael, Natasha's husband, comes home from a long day at work, Curtis serves up a fresh halibut tatar (raw halibut) followed by a second dish of cooked halibut on a bed of greens. For dessert: roasted pineapple in rum sauce.