Ep 72. Old Fashioned Holiday Favorites

In season 4 episode 72 of The Chew, titled "Old Fashioned Holiday Favorites," the hosts celebrate the season by sharing their favorite classic holiday recipes. From traditional appetizers and sides to decadent desserts, the episode is filled with comfort food perfect for the holidays.

Clinton Kelly starts things off by demonstrating how to make a holiday ham with a sweet and savory glaze that is sure to impress dinner guests. He also creates a simple yet delicious roasted root vegetable side dish, featuring carrots, parsnips, and potatoes.

Next, Daphne Oz shows viewers how to prepare her family's famous cranberry sauce recipe. She also whips up a refreshing and festive peppermint punch, perfect for those who don't like traditional eggnog.

Chef Michael Symon shares his recipe for classic latkes, a holiday staple in Jewish households. He also improvises a holiday twist by topping the latkes with smoked salmon and dill cream cheese.

Carla Hall creates a mouth-watering cornbread stuffing recipe, featuring crumbled sausage and dried cranberries. She also demonstrates her recipe for a creamy sweet potato pie, complete with a pecan-studded crust.

Finally, Mario Batali wraps things up by showcasing his recipe for a cozy mulled wine, spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel. He also prepares his family's favorite Italian holiday dessert, panettone bread pudding with a rum and chocolate sauce.

Throughout the episode, the hosts share their personal memories and anecdotes about holiday traditions and family recipes. They also provide tips and tricks for simplifying holiday meal preparation and offer suggestions for making the most of leftovers.

Whether viewers are looking to add new recipes to their holiday lineup or simply seeking inspiration for classic favorites, "Old Fashioned Holiday Favorites" is sure to delight viewers and get them in the holiday spirit.