The Chew - A Year of Celebrations

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Content coordinator: Kerry McConnell

Food photographer: Andrew Scrivani

Food stylists: Jackie Rothong, Ian McNulty,

Lauren Palmeri, Devan Dror

Prop stylist: Francine Matalon-Degni

Crafter: Tom Tamborello

Craft photographer: Andrew Scrivani

Hand model: Lauren Palmeri

The Chew: A Year of Celebrations Photographer Credits:

Lou Rocco/ABC: ; Host headshots by Craig Sjodin/ABC

All photography unless otherwise noted American Broadcasting Companies, Inc.

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Photograph of The Chew hosts by Craig Sjodin/ABC

Food photography by Andrew Scrivani

Flag photograph by Lauri Patterson/Getty Images

Wreath photograph by Oppenheim Bernhard/Getty Images

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

All right, time to come clean. Despite the fact we have five hosts who know more about cooking than a canary knows about cats, the demands of producing a five-day-a-week cooking show are formidable. From the very beginning, our stars have relied on a wonderful team of young men and women who are the food heart of The Chew . Their kitchen is about twenty feet from the set, tucked away behind the staging equipment, oozing delicious smells and creative fervor from the early morning hours.

After each show, our hosts talk to Ashley Archer, the senior producer, about what they want to cook the following day. Ashley then takes the recipe to her team of kitchen Jedi, Kevin Mendlin, Hugh Jernigan, Jackie Rothong, Lauren Palmeri, Ian McNulty, and Devan Dror, who then begin to put the food side of the show together.

It is their job to make sure every recipe is tested, priced, and then artfully presented for still shots and beautieslong before we even warm up the studio lights.

All restaurants live or die by the speed and efficiency of the line cook. All cooking shows live or die by the skill and speed of their culinary team. They set the pace, fire the imagination, create beauty for the audience, and make sure every ingredient is exactly where it needs to be at exactly the right time.

The skill, fun, and confidence of our hosts are supported by the very same vibes coming from the kitchen. So before we do publish one more page let me say thank you. I love what you do, and so do all our viewers.

Gordon Elliott, Executive Producer

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

A couple of years ago I watched Clinton Kelly explain why he loved to entertain and celebrate so much. I love my friends and family, but I feel like we never have the time to just hang out anymore, we are all so busy. So when I do see them I want to show how much I care by all the little things I do to prepare the meal.

I watched Michael, Mario, Carla, Daphne, and the studio audience smile in recognition of this truth. We all understood its our very personal, very personalized gift to people we care for. No matter the event, we are really celebrating our friendships.

So when it came time to make a new book, we wanted to show you some beautiful dishes that will knock your loved ones socks off but not leave you a joyless stress case by the end of the meal. These are the easiest, tastiest, most spectacular celebratory meals our five fabulous hosts have in their repertoires.

We hope it will inspire you to turn a meal into a celebration.

Gordon Elliott, Executive Producer

ALL-AMERICAN CLASSICS

Were lucky enough to have several holidays and traditions that are uniquely American and supremely fun. And associated with delicious food, of course. What could be more American than celebrating holidays that remind us how our nation was built, and big-game days that bring us together despite our differing team loyalties? Here at The Chew weve created so many memorable traditions and recipes that perfectly reflect these all-American festivities that we decided to put them all together and share them as a group. Eat, drink, and be very, very merry!

GAME DAY

SLAM DUNK PUNCH

Serves: 12 to 14 Skill Level: Easy Prep Time: 5 minutes Inactive Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes

Many sports fans prefer to drink beer during the big game, but once theyve tried this point-scoring punch, theyll be singing its praises all the way to the end zone! This punch takes the basic principles of a tequila sunrise (tequila and orange juice) and makes them special by bringing the orange flavor into the picture three different ways.

1/2 gallon orange sherbet

6 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate, optional