IT’S THE BEST OF THE BEST ON ‘THE CHEW’ DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 24

Guests Include Angela Bassett, the Batali Brothers, Martina McBride and Curtis Stone
“The Chew” is your one-stop-shop for the best of everything all week long—burgers, BBQ, chicken, pizza and sweets! Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz welcome celebrities from the TV, films, music, books, the culinary world and books to “The Chew” JULY 24–28 (1:00 p.m. EDT, 12:00 p.m. PDT; check local listings), on The ABC Television Network.
Listings are as follows (and are subject to change):

MONDAY, JULY 24 – “BEST BURGERS” (OAD: 7/6/15) – Michael Symon makes a Lamb Burger with Arugula, Feta and Cucumber in just five minutes; the show visits Smoke Burger in Dallas, Texas; Mario Batali cooks with his sons, Leo and Benno Batali, who make their Pocket Burgers.

TUESDAY, JULY 25  – “BEST SWEETS” (OAD: 7/7/15) – Actress Angela Bassett teams with Clinton Kelly on Lemon Poppy Seed Squares; Michael Symon and Daphne Oz make Happy Bars; and teenager Breanna Britt runs her own bakery and cooks Carla’s Mini Chocolate Tortes with Carla Hall.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 – “BEST PIZZA” (OAD: 7/8/15) – Mario Batali demonstrates three ways to perfect your pies – Margherita, Prosciutto & Arugula and Morels & Balsamic Pizzas. Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon make Spinach & Feta Wheels, and Carla Hall makes a divine dessert from pizza crust – Cinnamon Twists.

THURSDAY, JULY 27 – “BEST BBQ” (OAD: 7/9/15) – Chef Curtis Stone and Michael Symon compete with “Chew” viewers on their teams in a BBQ cookoff judged by Fleet Week military VIPs. Mario Batali and Michael Symon cook up Jalapeno Pesto Braciole and Michael’s Grilled Escarole with White Beans. Carla Hall shows how to turn leftover jam into a delicious ‘cue glaze!

FRIDAY, JULY 28 – “SUMMER ROAD TRIP: BEST CHICKEN” (OAD: 7/10/15) – Singer and cookbook author Martina McBride makes her delectable Hunter’s Chicken, Peperonata and Classic Mashed Potatoes with Carla Hall. Clinton Kelly shares his recipe for Chicken Thigh Osso Bucco with Creamy Polenta.