: A model from Florida who served a Thai mahi curry. While Stone praised the spice, he was disappointed that some ingredients came from a jar, leading to a "no".
Curtis Stone, the Australian chef-lebrity and owner of the acclaimed Maude and Gwen restaurants, brought a sharp but encouraging eye to the judging panel alongside . Stone looked for more than just technical skill; he wanted to see "heart on the plate," often drawing parallels to his own culinary roots inspired by his grandmother. Standout Moments and Heartbreaks Curtis Stone - Auditions Round 2Masterchef (US)...
: A 25-year-old legal assistant from Dallas who risked it all by quitting her job. Her elegant take on Mexican comfort food earned her a coveted white apron. The Close Calls : : A model from Florida who served a Thai mahi curry
: A social worker who presented green mole. The judges, including Stone, felt the dish was unbalanced, with overbearing pumpkin seeds and the wrong cut of meat. Stone looked for more than just technical skill;