Today on Chewed Up, barbecue legend Melissa Cookston joins us to make smoky, Mexican inspired dry rub chicken wings packed with garlic, onion, Hungarian paprika, ancho chili, cumin, oregano, and just enough heat. Then she finishes them with her own wing sauce and a buttermilk ranch with tarragon.

Along the way, we talk live fire cooking, barbecue philosophy, smoke versus sauce, wood choices, competition cooking, and the deeper story behind Melissa’s cookbook Fanning the Flames.

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What’s better than one grilled cheese? Three grilled cheeses. In this episode, Michael makes a croque madame, Carla stuffs pimento cheese into a brioche bun with chow chow, and Clinton goes with a classic combo of American, Gruyère, and cheddar on rye.

It’s crispy, gooey, rich, messy, and exactly what grilled cheese should be. Plus, we get into food trends, brunch, and why some sandwiches are worth taking your time on.

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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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Today we’re joined by the chef owners of Don Angie, one of New York City’s most celebrated Italian American restaurants, to make a meatball recipe that just might change your life. Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito share their approach to the perfect meatball, from beef and veal to soaked bread, roasted garlic, loads of cheese, and the little chef driven details that make these so special.

Along the way, we talk about Italian American cooking, family recipes, Cleveland versus Jersey food roots, garlic debates, cheese on pasta, and what actually makes a great meatball. Then everything comes together with a simple tomato sauce and a final plate that fully lives up to the hype.

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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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* Friday – Desserts

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