Chewed UP

This episode is all about turning a comfort-food classic into something new. Carla Hall introduces her “spice roulette” concept—take a familiar dish and spin the flavor profile around the world. For this episode, the "wheel" lands on Mexican inspiration, transforming traditional meatloaf with cumin, chili powder, poblano peppers, and a tangy enchilada-based glaze.
Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon dive into nostalgic meatloaf memories—from Italian-style versions to Midwest family dinners—while discussing how simple flavor swaps can completely reinvent a recipe. The trio share practical cooking tips, like mixing spices separately before adding meat and keeping onions raw for moisture and tenderness.
As the loaf bakes, the conversation expands to global variations, from Greek-inspired seasoning to Thai-style flavors and beyond. The result is a juicy, flavorful meatloaf served with a bright cabbage slaw for contrast, proving that classic comfort food can be endlessly adaptable—and just as satisfying the next day in sandwich form.

👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – It’s “Anything goes” week
02:00 – Carla introduces “spice roulette” concept
03:00 – Building the Mexican-inspired meatloaf mixture
04:00 – Tip: mix spices before adding to meat
05:30 – Family meatloaf memories and variations
08:00 – Processing veggies and moisture tips
11:30 – Texture check and oven plan
12:30 – Making the enchilada-based glaze
14:00 – Global meatloaf inspiration brainstorm
16:00 – Slicing and plating the finished loaf
18:00 – Tangy cabbage slaw pairing
19:00 – Taste test reactions

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🍽️ 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:
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* Wednesday – Mains
* Friday – Desserts

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Chef Gabriele Bertaccini (“Chef Gabe”) joins Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon in the kitchen for a deeply comforting, flavor-packed episode centered around Tuscan tradition and slow cooking. Together they dive into the story behind wild boar ragù—how patience, simple ingredients, and technique transform a rustic dish into something unforgettable.
Between laughter, personal stories, and unfiltered takes, the conversation explores heritage cooking, the emotional pull of food, and why some recipes are meant to be shared slowly at a full table. Chef Gabe walks the hosts through his approach to building flavor: layering aromatics, balancing acidity, and finishing with milk to round out the sauce.
The episode is equal parts culinary lesson and lively hangout—filled with strong opinions, warmth, and the kind of honest kitchen moments that define Chewed Up.

🔥 Guest: Gabriele Bertaccini (“Chef Gabe”)
https://www.instagram.com/chefgabebertaccini/

👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome + introducing Chef Gabe
03:10 Tuscan cooking traditions & wild boar talk
08:45 Building flavor: aromatics and technique
14:20 Why slow cooking matters
19:05 Polenta tips and cacio e pepe twist
25:30 Stories from Chef Gabe’s culinary journey
33:10 Kitchen banter & strong opinions
41:55 Plating the ragù and polenta
48:20 Tasting + final thoughts

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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

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This episode brings chef Amanda Freitag into the kitchen for a lively, flavor-packed session with Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon. The crew cooks a bright, buttery lemon spaghetti that proves simple ingredients can deliver big flavor, then pivots to rich, decadent chocolate truffles that feel special but are surprisingly approachable to make at home.

Along the way, the conversation moves from restaurant stories and cooking techniques to hosting, comfort food, and the joy of making meals that feel elevated without being complicated. Amanda shares insight from her years in professional kitchens while the hosts keep the energy fun, candid, and unfiltered.

The result is an episode that blends practical cooking tips with personality-driven conversation — perfect for anyone who loves approachable recipes with chef-level flavor and a side of laughter.

💕 Guest: Amanda Freitag
Website: https://www.amandafreitag.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefamandaf

👉Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome back + introducing Amanda Freitag
03:10 – Kitchen catch-up and restaurant stories
07:40 – Starting the EASYAF Lemon Spaghetti
12:15 – Chef tips: balancing butter, lemon, and cheese
18:50 – Pasta plating + flavor talk
24:05 – Chocolate Truffles prep begins
30:20 – Rolling, coating, and dessert tricks
36:45 – Hosting, entertaining, and comfort food chat
43:10 – Final bites + reflections
46:30 – Giveaway + wrap

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.
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Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon’s collection featured on the show.
https://frontgate.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.

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This week’s Giveaway: Amanda Freitag kitchen swag pack + signed recipe cards
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This episode dives headfirst into Valentine’s Week with Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon talking love, dating pressure, and how food plays into romance. Clinton cooks his “Sexy Time Chicken,” a bone-in roasted chicken with a tarragon beurre blanc designed to impress on date night.
The hosts reflect on how expectations shift depending on where you are in a relationship — from early dating nerves to decades-long partnerships — and how romance evolves over time.
They’re joined by relationship expert and Tinder’s resident expert Devyn Simone, who shares insights from dating culture today, including the importance of communication, emotional honesty, and shared values. She breaks down modern dating behaviors like ghosting and “situationships,” explaining how younger generations are increasingly prioritizing intentional relationships and clear expectations.
The conversation blends humor and honesty: from texting etiquette after hookups to whether cooking on a first date is romantic or too intimate. Meanwhile, Clinton walks viewers through making beurre blanc from scratch and plating a confident, restaurant-level meal at home.
It’s a mix of comfort food, real relationship advice, and chaotic kitchen energy — all in time for Valentine’s Day.

💕 Guest: Devyn Simone — relationship expert & Tinder’s resident dating expert https://devynsimone.com/
https://www.instagram.com/devynsimone

👉 Grab the full recipe + more at: https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Valentine’s Week kicks off & dating pressure talk
01:00 — Introducing “Sexy Time Chicken”
04:30 — How to start the tarragon beurre blanc
05:00 — Guest intro: Devyn Simone
07:00 — Early relationships vs. long-term partnerships
12:00 — Beurre blanc tips and technique
18:30 — “Chew It or Screw It” dating game
19:30 — Cooking on a first date?
20:00 — Ghosting and texting etiquette
21:00 — Tinder data: shared values, communication & Gen Z dating
22:00 — Situationships explained

🙌 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.
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🎁 Fan Giveaway Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway.
This week’s Giveaway: Chewed Up Valentine’s kitchen bundle + signed merch

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Valentine’s Week kicks off in the Chewed Up kitchen with a dish that literally sealed the deal: Matthew’s Black Pepper Chicken Curry. Carla Hall shares the story behind the recipe her husband made during their early days together — a comforting, flavor-packed meal that still shows up whenever she needs a little extra love.

Clinton Kelly, Michael Symon, and Carla cook their way through the curry step-by-step, from toasting spices and browning chicken to building a rich, aromatic sauce with ginger, onions, and coconut milk. Along the way, they talk about relationships, cooking as an act of love, handwritten notes, and the dishes that help “get your girl” — or keep her.

The episode also dives into fan mail, career dreams still on the horizon, and what it means to “stage” in a restaurant kitchen. It’s a mix of comfort food, chaos, and heartfelt conversation — exactly the energy you want heading into Valentine’s Day.

Grab the full recipe + more at:
👉 https://www.chewedupshow.com/recipes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome + Valentine’s Week kickoff
01:30 The dish that “sealed the deal”
02:00 Carla’s Black Pepper Chicken Curry begins
04:00 Building the spice blend + prep tips
06:00 What “curry” really means
10:00 Cooking with love + relationship stories
13:00 Browning chicken + kitchen techniques
17:00 Coconut milk + sauce build
20:00 Serving with basmati rice, peas, cashews
25:00 Sponsor shoutout + Frontgate
26:00 Fan Mail: What does “stage” mean in restaurants?
28:00 Career dreams still ahead
34:00 Fan giveaway announcement
35:00 Love stories: how they met their partners
37:00 Wrap + Valentine’s Week continues

🙌 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) → ⁠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: Frontgate serving tray with collapsible stand from Michael Symon’s collection

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