Stopping by to deck halls are guests Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy, Ginger Zee, Ayesha Curry, John Cena & KaDee Strickland
Christmas is just three weeks away and this week "The Chew's" Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are taking viewers on the holiday express with the merriest menu ideas. It's the season of giving and the co-hosts have very special gifts for each other ... sweaters! Don't miss "The Chew's "7th Annual Ugly Sweater Party" on Thursday, Dec. 7.
"The Chew" listings for the week of Dec. 4-8 are as follows (1 p.m. EST, subject to change):
Monday, Dec. 4 - "Holiday Express" - Clinton cooks up a superfast festive treat; Mario gives a crash course to making a delicious holiday dish; Carla brings some cheer with scrumptious cookies; all month long the hosts are paying it forward with random acts of kindness.
Tuesday, Dec. 5 - "The Chew's Very Merry Menu" - Clinton delivers the perfect drink and appetizer for your holiday party; Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy ("Confidential Tour") join Carla to make a delicious dessert to complete your holiday menu; Michael prepares a merry main dish.
Wednesday, Dec. 6 - "Get Ahead Guide to the Holidays" - Carla and her friend Denitra "Chef Dee Dee" Coleman take over the kitchen with a can't-miss surprise; Clinton and Ginger Zee ("Good Morning America") are preparing the perfect dish to get ahead this holiday season; "Grocery Game Plan" with Michael.
Thursday, Dec. 7 - "7th Annual Ugly Sweater Party" - It's a co-host gift exchange with holiday sweaters they have made for each other; Michael's perfect "5-in-5" for your ugly sweater party; Ayesha Curry ("The Great American Baking Show") joins the hosts in the kitchen; Clinton's "Store-Bought, or Not?" featuring desserts.
Friday, Dec. 8 - "Festive and Foolproof Sweets" - Michael whips up a festive sweet with John Cena ("Ferdinand"); Carla is taking us back to basics with some simply sweet tips; Clinton cooks with KaDee Strickland ("Shut Eye").
