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.

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• Monday – Appetizers
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