Michael Symon's Risotto

Did you know the total cook time for risotto is about 18 minutes?
Do you want to see Clinton Kelly play the part of Grandma Symon?
Most importantly, the Symon family risotto: No butter, no cream. "It gets creamy because of the process" Seriously, Chef Symon mentions it twice! "You don't need butter or cream to make it creamy and delicious. It happens because of the technique."
Mario Batali & Michael Symon commiserate: nothing worse than a restaurant finishing off their risotto with a whole buncha cream/butter.
In endless awe & appreciation for the wonderful world of The Chew.
We thank you, ABC and Gordon Elliott!

Daphne's Truffles

 

Accidentally Vegan Dessert! Candy! Energy foodstuffs! So much excitement. 

Daphne smartly recommends having these on hand instead of Packaged Bars. Ya don't have to twist my arm.... & thanks to Michael Symon for his gentle ball-dipping technique.

Guy's Macrobiotic Childhood

 

There are TOO many things to love about Guy Fieri's visit to The Chew, where he joined Mario Batali and Michael Symon in making vegan sandwich toppings (!)
A couple highlights:
1. Fieri talks about his upbringing with macrobiotic parents.
2. Mario Batali dances from the get go.
3. Fieri, of all people, tries to keep the segment on track (more than once).
4. Fancy sandwich toppings include Batali's peperonata & Symon's sauerkraut.
5. We find out what Guy Fieri & Melissa McCarthy in Bridesmaids have in common.
6. They do the Three Amigos salute. I am not kidding.

Daphne's Chile Cake

Love The Chew: Daphne Oz makes something delicious (and nutritious!) while Clinton Kelly gives you a chuckle & Michael Symon falls in love with vegan eats. Perfect.

Michael Symon's Stew

Chef Michael Symon made a hearty vegan soup. Then he dropped dumplings in it. These dumplings are a perfect example of simple veganization. Instead of half and half, use soy, almond or any other non-dairy milk. For added richness, you could also add a tablespoon or two of oil to the batter. It's that simple, and now you're there! Makin vegan soup with, did I mention this already? MICHAEL SYMON. He's an Iron Chef.
Thanks to The Chew and ABC! Best recipes, best hosts.