The Chew Season 3 Episode 5 Extra Value Friday: Chew to the Rescue
- TV-PG
- September 13, 2013
It's Extra Value Friday on The Chew, and the hosts are gearing up to help families in need with their cooking skills. In this episode, titled "Chew to the Rescue," viewers will watch as the team comes together to create delicious yet affordable meals for those trying to save money on their grocery bills.
Carla Hall starts off the show by demonstrating how to make a healthy and budget-friendly salad using unlikely ingredients such as canned beets and inexpensive nuts. Her goal is to show viewers that healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive or difficult, but rather, it's all about being creative with what you have.
Next up, Clinton Kelly ventures to the grocery store to shop for ingredients on a tight budget. Armed with only $20, Clinton sets out to see how many meals he can make with his limited funds. He gives viewers tips on how to shop smart and get the most bang for their buck, such as buying store-brand items and purchasing items in bulk.
After returning from the grocery store, Clinton joins forces with Michael Symon in the kitchen to recreate a classic comfort food dish: macaroni and cheese. But there's a catch – they have to make it using only ingredients purchased with Clinton's $20 budget. The two chefs show viewers how to make a simple yet delicious mac and cheese dish that won't break the bank.
Later in the episode, Daphne Oz invites a family in need to join her in the kitchen as she prepares a healthy and kid-friendly meal. Her goal is to not only show viewers how to make a quick and easy meal that their kids will love, but also to inspire families to cook together and make mealtime a fun and bonding experience.
Finally, the hosts come together to create a budget-friendly and tasty dessert using pantry staples and leftover ingredients. They demonstrate how to make a simple yet decadent chocolate cake using items such as canned frosting and leftover coffee.
Throughout the episode, The Chew team shows viewers that cooking on a budget doesn't have to be boring or tasteless. With a little creativity and ingenuity, anyone can create healthy, delicious, and inexpensive meals that the whole family will love. "Chew to the Rescue" is sure to inspire viewers to get in the kitchen and start cooking up some budget-friendly magic.