Chewed UP

Which Frozen Pizza Actually Tastes Like the Real Thing? Round 2

August 31, 2026·36 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Today on Chewed Up, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, and Clinton Kelly are back for a second frozen pizza taste test, putting six frozen pizzas to the test to find out which ones are actually worth keeping in your freezer. They compare crust, chew, sauce, cheese, pepperoni, fresh versus dried herbs, and whether any of them can come close to the kind of pizza they actually want to eat. As they work through the lineup, some pizzas are too doughy, too sweet, under-seasoned, or overloaded with dried herbs, while others surprise them with a crisp, properly blistered crust and fresh mozzarella. By the end, the group debates whether better dough or better toppings matter more when choosing the winner. Then Clinton makes his go-to homemade Caesar salad dressing with garlic, anchovy paste, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon, olive oil, Parmesan, and plenty of black pepper - the perfect side for pizza night. Along the way, they talk favorite New York slices, tableside dining, nostalgic snacks, pantry staples, and why pizza and salad will always beat doubling down on starch.   🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:   Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show.https://frontgate.com   FreshDirect → Fresh groceries delivered straight to your door.https://www.freshdirect.com   Feeding America → Help fight hunger in communities across America by donating, volunteering, or taking action during Hunger Action Month. https://www.feedingamerica.org/hungeractionmonth     Produced by Simple Alien → https://www.simplealien.com/ Camera, Audio and Crew provided by TV Boy → https://tvboynyc.com/   About Chewed Up: Three lifestyle icons reunite with zero filter, strong opinions, and even stronger flavors. Clinton Kelly, Carla Hall, and Michael Symon are back in the kitchen with comedy, comfort food, and unfiltered conversation — served loud. Episodes drop 3x a week: * Monday – Appetizers * Wednesday – Mains * Friday – Desserts   Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a bite.   Want to Watch? →⁠Spotify⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) →⁠YouTube⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@ChewedUpShow)   Want to Listen? → ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z9NDuHH7XP03FXQIhHlQ3) → ⁠Apple⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chewed-up/id1840993910) → ⁠Amazon⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1fc5d229-459b-4334-8970-ce0d6f925982/chewed-up)     Fan Giveaway: Every episode we pick one lucky subscriber for a fan giveaway. This week's Giveaway:   Want in?👉 Subscribe and sign up here: https://chewedupshow.com/fangiveaway

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