Ep 29. Fired Up!

In season 4 episode 29 of The Chew titled "Fired Up!", the show's hosts bring the heat with their fiery recipes and tips for spicing things up in the kitchen.

Carla Hall is first up with a mouth-watering recipe for Sriracha Honey Wings, which she promises will be a hit at any game-day party. She also shares her tips for achieving the perfect crispy texture on chicken wings.

Next, Mario Batali takes on a classic dish with his own twist—Spicy Arrabiata Pasta. He shows viewers how to make a homemade marinara sauce with just a few simple ingredients, and adds extra heat with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.

Clinton Kelly gets into the fiery spirit with a smoky and spicy recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tacos. He shares his secrets for grilling shrimp to perfection and adds a homemade chipotle aioli for an extra kick.

Michael Symon rounds out the episode with his take on a classic comfort food—Spicy Mac and Cheese. He spices up the dish with jalapeno peppers and a blend of fiery spices, while still keeping it creamy and comforting.

Throughout the episode, the hosts share their favorite tips for adding heat to dishes, such as using different varieties of peppers, adding spices at different stages of cooking, and incorporating vinegar or citrus to balance out the heat.

In addition to the recipes, the hosts also chat with a fiery food expert, who shares some of the hottest pepper varieties and their Scoville ratings. They also discuss the benefits of spicy foods, such as boosting metabolism and providing pain relief.

Overall, "Fired Up!" is a sizzling episode of The Chew that is sure to inspire viewers to add some heat to their own cooking.