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When school nights get hectic, getting dinner on the table fast is everything. Cookbook author Caroline Chambers joins Michael Symon and Carla Hall to share her Lasagna-Vibes Turkey Zucchini Skillet—a one-pan dinner that delivers all the flavors of lasagna without the layering and extra work. Caroline Chambers is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author whose latest book, "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast," offers practical solutions for busy families. She shares her signature approach to deconstructing recipes, using ingredient swaps, and leveraging store-bought shortcuts to create delicious meals in 15-30 minutes. Whether you're dealing with picky eaters or packed schedules, this episode is packed with real-world cooking strategies. Recipe featured: Lasagna-Vibes Turkey Zucchini Skillet FreshDirect: Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Subscribe to Chewed Up Show for more episodes with top chefs, cookbook authors, and food personalities sharing their favorite recipes and food stories. Special Guest: Caroline Chambers Site: https://carolinechambers.com/ Social: @caro.chambers 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Subscribe to Chewed Up Show for new episodes every Monday, and Wednesday. Head to allchewedup.com for recipes and exclusive content. Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Caroline Chambers' cookbook "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast" Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Carla Hall transforms classic Rice Krispie treats into an elegant three-layer Neapolitan dessert that's perfect for back-to-school bake sales. With brown butter, malted milk powder, and dehydrated strawberry dust, these treats prove that simple recipes deserve sophisticated flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon reunite on the Chewed Up Show to celebrate the back-to-school season. The hosts share stories from their school days—from test anxiety to detention slips—while Carla demonstrates how to elevate a childhood favorite into a show-stopping dessert. They also play a hilarious school superlatives game and answer viewer questions about marinades, sauces, and the freedom of creating shows without network interference. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Feeding America → Help fight hunger in communities across America by donating, volunteering, or taking action during Hunger Action Month. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth Subscribe to Chewed Up Show for new episodes every Monday, and Wednesday. Head to allchewedup.com for recipes and exclusive content. Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Carla's Swag Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Get ready for football season the right way! Michael Symon shows Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall how to make walking tacos with chipotle beef chili—a delicious Midwestern tailgate staple that's way easier to make than you'd think. On this episode of Chewed Up, the hosts celebrate football season with a handheld crowd-pleaser. Michael walks us through browning seasoned ground beef, building a spiced chili with chipotle, ancho, cumin, coriander, and clove, then loading it into bags of Cool Ranch or Nacho Cheese Doritos. Plus, Michael shares hilarious stories from Cleveland Browns games, including a wild moment with Bobby Flay during a Steelers rivalry showdown. The episode also features a "Choose Your Teammate" game and fan mail fun. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Subscribe to Chewed Up Show for new episodes every Monday, and Wednesday. Head to allchewedup.com for recipes and exclusive content. Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Frontgate Ingredient Plates. Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Watch as Michael Symon brings Cleveland clambake tradition to the grill with perfectly seared chicken thighs, briny clams, and sweet corn—a dish that tastes like the end of summer in the best way possible. This Labor Day episode features hosts Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall celebrating the season's best produce with Michael Symon, who shares the story behind this unexpected flavor combination. Learn why Cleveland became the clambake capital of America, how to select and cook fresh clams, and why seasonal eating truly matters. The hosts also swap summer memories and answer fan mail about childhood lunchboxes and dream dinner guests. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Feeding America → Help fight hunger in communities across America by donating, volunteering, or taking action during Hunger Action Month. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth Subscribe to Chewed Up Show for new episodes every Monday, and Wednesday. Head to allchewedup.com for recipes and exclusive content. Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Frontgate Aprons Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Carla Hall welcome Christina Miros back to the kitchen to squeeze in one last taste of summer with her Greek-inspired feta-stuffed squash blossoms. Instead of the traditional ricotta filling, Christina puts a Greek spin on them with feta, mozzarella, fresh dill, mint, pickled cherry peppers, and lemon zest, then fries them in an incredibly light tempura batter and finishes them with lemon and a drizzle of honey. As Christina cooks, she breaks down the tricks to making great tempura at home: keeping your liquids ice cold, using vodka and club soda for a light, airy coating, resisting the urge to overmix, and frying at the right temperature. She also explains why feta packed in brine is worth buying, while Michael shares one of his favorite ways to repurpose that leftover feta brine. Then Christina sticks around for a round of Chew It or Screw It, weighing in on BYOB, shoes in the house, assigned dinner-party seating, pulling an all-nighter to cook, and the very real phenomenon of "Greek time." Along the way, Michael, Carla, and Christina talk favorite fried foods, kitchen icks, the one food they could eat forever, childhood cookout traditions, and the dishes they love that everyone else thinks are weird. Special Guest - Christina Miros https://christinamiros.com/ Instagram: @christinamiros 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow Want to Listen? → Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3 → Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910 → Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Christina Miros' Greek Pantry Basket , featuring Greek olive oil, mountain tea, honey, biscuits, sea salt, oregano, and a Microplane. Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and Clinton Kelly are back for a second frozen pizza taste test, putting six frozen pizzas to the test to find out which ones are actually worth keeping in your freezer. They compare crust, chew, sauce, cheese, pepperoni, fresh versus dried herbs, and whether any of them can come close to the kind of pizza they actually want to eat. As they work through the lineup, some pizzas are too doughy, too sweet, under-seasoned, or overloaded with dried herbs, while others surprise them with a crisp, properly blistered crust and fresh mozzarella. By the end, the group debates whether better dough or better toppings matter more when choosing the winner. Then Clinton makes his go-to homemade Caesar salad dressing with garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon, olive oil, Parmesan, and plenty of black pepper - the perfect side for pizza night. Along the way, they talk favorite New York slices, tableside dining, nostalgic snacks, pantry staples, and why pizza and salad will always beat doubling down on starch. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Feeding America → Help fight hunger in communities across America by donating, volunteering, or taking action during Hunger Action Month. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Carla Hall are exploring unexpected flavor combinations that sound unusual at first - and then somehow make perfect sense. Carla puts that idea into practice with a peach galette made with a savory curry crust, ripe peaches, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, lemon, almond, and a little jam to boost the fruit when it needs extra sweetness. As she builds the galette, Carla and Michael break down why recipes should be treated as guides instead of rigid rules, how to adjust fruit depending on sweetness and acidity, and how one solid dough technique can be adapted into endless sweet or savory variations. The finished galette gets a crisp crust, juicy peaches, and just enough warm curry spice to make the combination unexpected without overpowering the dessert. Then Michael and Carla turn the theme into a game, pulling random sweet and savory ingredients and improvising dishes on the spot - from sun-dried tomatoes with hot honey to caramelized onions, maple syrup, bourbon, cherries, and pork. Along the way, they also talk favorite cookbooks, underrated ingredients, mixed prints, and why sometimes the best combinations are the ones you never would have thought of yourself. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Carla Hall are joined by legendary pitmaster Myron Mixon for a full masterclass in championship-worthy ribs. Myron breaks down the process from start to finish using ingredients you can actually find at the grocery store, proving that great barbecue doesn't have to be complicated - or require a competition rig in your backyard. He shares the small techniques that make a huge difference: removing the membrane, trimming St. Louis ribs properly, injecting between the bones, using a neutral oil to hold the rub, tightening the rack before it cooks, spritzing during the smoke, wrapping with apple juice, and heating your sauce before it ever touches the meat. He also explains how to adapt the same method for an oven if you don't have access to a smoker. Along the way, Myron talks about decades of barbecue competitions, the mentors who taught him how to win, the difference between competition barbecue and cooking at home, and why losing is part of getting better. When the finished ribs finally hit the table, Michael and Carla get a lesson in what truly tender barbecue should look and taste like - and why Myron has earned his reputation as one of the great characters and champions of the barbecue world. Special Guest- Myron Mixon https://myronmixon.com/ 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com Feeding America → Help fight hunger in communities across America by donating, volunteering, or taking action during Hunger Action Month. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Myron Mixon's BBQ Baskets Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and Clinton Kelly put breakfast to the test with a chaotic bagel episode that starts with a viral recipe and quickly goes completely off the rails. Clinton attempts jalapeño popper stuffed bagels filled with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, jalapeños, and garlic powder, then topped with butter, more cheese, and pickled jalapeños. The concept is simple. Following the instructions is another story. Once the bagels make it into the oven, the trio turns to a blind tasting of frozen and supermarket bagels to see which ones come closest to the chew, texture, and flavor of a true New York bagel. They compare everything from sesame and onion varieties to plain and egg-style bagels, debating doughiness, salt, richness, chew, and which ones work best with cream cheese versus a full breakfast sandwich. Their surprise favorite for classic bagel texture is Utopia, while a richer challah-style option earns praise as the best vehicle for bacon, egg, and cheese. Then comes the real test: the stuffed bagels emerge from the oven molten, cheesy, crispy, and somehow much better than expected. Clinton immediately burns his mouth - continuing a tradition Michael says dates back through seven seasons of The Chew - but everyone agrees the recipe works. They decide it makes the most sense as a pull-apart party food or game-day snack rather than a normal weekday breakfast. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com Vinted → Buy and sell pre-loved fashion and more on the online secondhand marketplace. https://www.vinted.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) → ⁠RedCircle (https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Ever wondered why your homemade tomatoes don't taste like the ones at restaurants? Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and guest Christina Miros break down everything you need to know about selecting, preparing, and cooking tomatoes in the first episode of Michael's 101. In this episode, the hosts share pro tips including the Jacques Pepin salt-tasting technique to dial in your seasoning, how to blanch and peel tomatoes properly, the best roasting methods from quick to overnight, and clever ways to use every part of the tomato including tomato water and infused oils. Plus, they conduct a blind taste test of five popular store-bought tomato sauces and reveal which ones they'd actually buy. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com Vinted → Buy and sell pre-loved fashion and more on the online secondhand marketplace. https://www.vinted.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up) → ⁠RedCircle (https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-e576-4927-acc7-f22e988c1a81) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome Chef Ari back for a celebration of classic summer sides. Clinton shares two of his most requested recipes: a crunchy homemade coleslaw and his "award-winning" potato salad, both built for backyard barbecues, burgers, hot dogs, and everything else summer has to offer. His recipes are decidedly unscientific - think generous splats of mayonnaise, glugs of apple cider vinegar, and salt and pepper with "reckless abandon" - but the results speak for themselves. For the coleslaw, Clinton combines green and purple cabbage, shredded carrots, jalapeño, Dijon, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and plenty of celery seed for a crisp, tangy side that only gets better as it sits. Then he moves on to potato salad made with smashed new potatoes, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, fresh corn, mustard, mayonnaise, and vinegar - finished with extra toppings so everyone knows exactly what they're getting into. Michael quickly declares it good enough to eat by the bucketful. Once the sides are handled, the conversation turns into a full round of summer hot takes. Clinton goes off on people who reserve hotel pool chairs with towels for hours, Michael argues that parents still need to watch their kids at restaurants and beaches, and the group debates summer fashion, flip-flops, pedicures, bad feet, lobster rolls, Jersey tomatoes, and the summer foods they refuse to go without. During fan mail, Michael and Clinton share the shows and podcasts they recommend constantly, including The Wire , The Sopranos , Breaking Bad , and How Did This Get Made? Michael also reflects on the career he almost pursued before food: coaching wrestling, something he still hopes to return to someday. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome back Danielle Sepsy - the Scone Queen, bestselling cookbook author, and founder of The Hungry Gnome -for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie episode. They begin with a blind tasting of four popular store-bought cookies, comparing everything from artificial vanilla and milk chocolate to buttery flavor, crisp edges, chewiness, and dunkability before unanimously choosing their favorite. Then Danielle shares her recipe for a thick, New York bakery-style chocolate chip walnut cookie with a caramelized exterior, crisp edges, a tender center, and plenty of semisweet chocolate. She explains why cold butter, light brown sugar, chilled dough, and a hotter oven help cookies stay tall and thick; how resting the dough improves both flavor and texture; and why adding vanilla directly to the butter makes its flavor more pronounced. She also demonstrates how to balance baking soda and baking powder, avoid overmixing the flour, freeze pre-portioned dough, and bake fresh cookies whenever the craving hits. Along the way, Michael admits that he cannot stop after one cookie, Clinton revisits his infamous baking curse, and the group debates Long Island accents, astrology, group chats, staying friends with an ex, and which American cities deserve more recognition for their food. Michael argues that Los Angeles may currently be the best food city in America, while Cleveland and Pittsburgh also get their moment. Most importantly, the finished cookies are declared nearly perfect - although Michael insists he will only be able to eat four. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up , Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome The Big Brunch finalist, Hungry Gnome founder, and bestselling cookbook author Danielle Sepsy for a full-on summer baking episode. Danielle makes an ultra-moist strawberry lemonade loaf with bright lemon flavor, a soft pound cake-like crumb, and a thick pink glaze made with freeze-dried strawberries. It is sweet, tart, colorful, and exactly the kind of snack cake that works with morning coffee, afternoon tea, or whenever you need a little taste of summer. Along the way, Danielle shares the professional techniques she has learned from producing more than 15,000 baked goods a day, including rubbing lemon zest into sugar to release its oils, combining butter and oil for both flavor and moisture, adding extracts directly to the fat, using room-temperature eggs, choosing cake flour for a softer crumb, and baking the loaf low and slow to keep it evenly tender. She also attempts to break Clinton's infamous baking curse while Michael discovers that "fat carries flavor" may be the perfect excuse for gaining weight. The conversation goes far beyond the loaf as Michael recounts his nightmare trip through New York traffic, the group debates whether everyone in Scooby-Doo was high, and Clinton and Danielle revisit childhood television, old-school Entenmann's cakes, and the lost tradition of neighbors stopping by unannounced for coffee. During fan mail, they discuss Clinton's alleged three-minute ab routine, Broadway, why people who do not care about food may be untrustworthy, and the pressure to either eat too much or feel guilty for eating at all. Their conclusion is simple: life is too short not to have the strawberry lemonade loaf. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome Chef Jackie B. back to the kitchen for a summer episode built around Clinton's cherry almond torte. Inspired by his grandmother's recipe, the simple dessert combines a buttery batter with peak-season cherries, sliced almonds, and a crunchy sugar topping, then gets served warm with vanilla ice cream. It is an easy, make-ahead dessert that works just as well with plums, peaches, or apricots, but a stubborn mixer, forgotten almond extract, parchment-paper confusion, and plenty of unsolicited help turn the demonstration into complete kitchen chaos. Along the way, they share tips for freezing seasonal fruit, debate which nostalgic summer trends deserve a comeback, pitch Garanimals for badly dressed adults, revisit '80s music and retro swimwear, compare workout routines, and reveal their favorite fast-food orders. Michael also explains why his granddaughter has started calling him "Squishy Grampy" and makes a strong case for Heavy Handed serving the best smash burger in America.

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome guest and co-host Chef Jackie "Sparkles" Bakula back to the kitchen for a summer appetizer that looks elegant without asking for much: creamy burrata topped with frozen strawberries grated into a light, icy "strawberry snow," then finished with balsamic glaze, flaky sea salt, fresh basil, black pepper, and garlicky toast. It is cold, creamy, sweet, savory, and exactly the kind of dish to make when it is too hot to cook but you still want something beautiful on the table. Jackie also shares why she stopped chasing viral food trends, started cooking what she genuinely wanted to eat with her family, and finally found her own voice online. Along the way, they play Crave It, Save It or Skip It with summer drinks, cocktails, and movies; debate iced coffee culture and the worst possible way to encounter a shark; revisit some of their favorite, and most questionable, dishes from The Chew; and talk about the family, restaurant, food-brand, home-renovation, and writing projects they are excited about next. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome chef Amanda Freitag for a full-on canned tuna episode built around a blind taste test and a tuna salad sandwich that skips the mayo entirely. They put four supermarket tunas head to head, comparing flavor, texture, and salt, and discover that the olive oil packed jars run away with it, including a budget pick that holds its own against tuna three times the price. Then Michael turns the winner into a tuna salad sandwich with romesco, Castelvetrano olives, scallions, flat leaf parsley, lemon zest, sherry vinegar, sliced tomato, and basil on grilled bread. It is briny, bright, and exactly the kind of pantry upgrade that proves canned fish can taste like dinner out. Along the way, they get into olive oil versus water packed tuna, childhood tuna salad traditions, teenage restaurant jobs, pasta water martinis, and a round of two truths and a lie. Plus, Amanda (@chefamandaf) shares her bottled Freitag Cocktails and two fans win copies of Simply Symon Suppers. 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway: Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome culinary producer Leo Galletto for a full-on ice cream sandwich episode. They start with a blind vanilla ice cream taste test to find the best option for building an ice cream sandwich, comparing flavor, texture, richness, vanilla bean, and how well each one holds up. Then Leo takes things in a summer dessert direction with a chocolate-covered strawberry-inspired ice cream sandwich: double chocolate chip cookies with strawberry jam, strawberry ice cream, chocolate fudge, and freeze-dried strawberries around the edges. It is nostalgic, messy, and exactly the kind of dessert that feels made for warm weather, late nights, and people who take ice cream seriously. Check out Leo's Socials: @leotheburrito 🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) →⁠YouTube⁠ ( / @chewedupshow ) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuH... ) → ⁠Apple⁠ ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ) → ⁠Amazon⁠ ( https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc... ) → ⁠RedCircle ( https://redcircle.com/shows/c42dbec1-... ) Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. Want in? 👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome Ayesha Nurdjaja for a full-on dip episode built around party food, summer snacking, and the joy of a good rip-and-dip spread. Clinton makes a homemade tzatziki with Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon, garlic, dill, and mint, Ayesha brings a grilled corn dip with creamy, herby, sweet-summer flavor, and Michael shares a Cleveland-inspired clam dip with bacon, dill, sour cream, and clam broth. It is the kind of spread that works for game day, summer parties, backyard hangs, or any time you want food that people keep coming back to. Along the way, they talk hummus debates, homemade dips, leftovers, vacation food, and why simple recipes can still feel like the life of the party. Thanks to our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up)

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome chef Ayesha Nurdjaja for a picnic-season recipe straight from her family: a potato and egg sandwich on semolina bread. It is simple, nostalgic, and packed with the kind of comfort that makes a beach-day meal feel unforgettable. Ayesha walks through the Italian-American classic with potatoes, eggs, onions, cheese, parsley, and good bread, while Michael connects it back to his own family memories. Along the way, they talk picnic food, egg sandwiches, American cheese, beach chairs, overhyped foods, and why the simplest dishes are often the ones that stay with you the longest. Thanks to our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up)

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon and Clinton Kelly welcome guest co-host Ariane Duarte for an easy summer dinner that looks elegant without asking for much: seared scallops cooked in one pan with sweet corn, tomatoes, shallots, chilies, basil, and a splash of white wine. It is fast, fresh, and exactly the kind of meal that feels right after a long hot day when you still want something beautiful on the table. Along the way, they get into summer produce, scallop technique, one-pan cooking, and why a simple dish can still feel special when the ingredients are doing the work. Thanks to our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door. https://www.freshdirect.com Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/ About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: Monday – Appetizers Wednesday – Mains Friday – Desserts Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite. Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow) Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up)