It’s an Appetizer Monday, and things get loud fast. Michael Symon kicks off the show with “uptown trashy” energy while Carla Hall celebrates the launch of her second children’s book, Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party. The gang dives into a heartfelt chat about chasing dreams, silencing self-doubt, and why doing things for free sometimes pays off.
Then Clinton Kelly pulls a fan-favorite from The Chew vault—his Deviled Cheese Toast, a “dump-and-stir” party snack that saves the day (or night). As they cook, the trio spirals into mayo brand loyalty, Miracle Whip nostalgia, and the revelation that mayonnaise may be to dips what cream-of-mushroom soup is to casseroles.
They trade Midwest casserole memories, debate the perfect drunken snack, and accidentally invent the term “Forgotten Bite Toast.” Between sponsor shout-outs to Blues Hog, Trader Joe’s, Frontgate, All-Clad, and Hedley & Bennett, the conversation drifts from San Francisco’s reputation to body image, online lies, and food guilt. Clinton erupts in an unfiltered rant about diet culture and authenticity before Carla brings it home with her signature warmth—and a fan giveaway of her brand-new book.
Keywords
Chewed Up, Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, Michael Symon, Deviled Cheese Toast, appetizer recipe, The Chew, mayo vs Miracle Whip, party snacks, comfort food, Blues Hog, Trader Joe’s, Frontgate, All-Clad, Hedley & Bennett, Carla Hall children’s book, diet culture rant, podcast recipe show, cooking podcast
Timestamps
00:00 Intro & Carla’s Book Launch
03:00 Chasing Dreams & Doing It for Free
06:00 Clinton introduces Deviled Cheese Toast
08:30 Mayo Wars & Miracle Whip Confessions
10:00 Sponsor Shout-Outs (Blues Hog, Trader Joe’s, Frontgate)
12:00 Is Mayo to Dips what Mushroom Soup is to Casseroles?
15:00 San Francisco Chat & Snack Tray Fights
18:00 Tasting the Toast – “Uptown Trashy and Proud”
20:00 Cheese as a Food Group & Fan Fridge Announcement
24:00 Clinton’s Diet Culture Rant & Rage Moment
28:00 Fan Giveaway – Carla’s New Book to Juliet in Las Vegas
29:30 Wrap-Up & Next Episode Tease
🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
- Blues Hog → Award-winning BBQ sauces and rubs—the flavor boost behind every bite. blueshog.com
- Trader Joe’s → Unique ingredients and seasonal finds that keep our kitchen stocked. traderjoes.com
- Frontgate → Luxury home and entertaining essentials—including Michael Symon’s collection. frontgate.com
- All-Clad → American-made cookware trusted by chefs since the ’70s. all-clad.com
- Hedley & Bennett → Professional-grade aprons and kitchen tools for home and restaurant chefs alike. hedleyandbennett.com
Kitchen Designed by Anthony Carrino → anthonycarrino.com
Produced by Simple Alien → simplealien.com
Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → 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
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