Katie Couric Set for THE CHEW Season 2 Premiere

ABC's THE CHEW returns for its second season MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (1:00-2:00 p.m. ET), bringing with it a smorgasbord of exciting guests, culinary creations and tips and tricks to make life healthier, easier and, frankly, a whole lot more fabulous. Season Two will also continue to showcase the hosts' signature series, including "Five in Five," "Mario's Simple Italian," "The Power of Oz," as well as "Clinton's Craft Corner" and "C&C Food Factory."

Katie Couric is the featured guest, stopping by to preview the first day of her new syndicated talk show, "Katie," with hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz.

On TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, Hyperion will publish The Chew: FOOD. LIFE. FUN, a companion book that gives viewers more to "chew on," featuring seasonal recipes and commentary from the co-hosts.

From Halloween to New Year's Eve, "The Chew" is your Holiday Headquarters as the hosts share their expertise on everything from yummy treats and party ideas for kids and adults, turkey preparation, side dishes and desserts to entertaining on a budget and cocktails and canapes.

About "The Chew":
Celebrating and exploring life through food, "The Chew" is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. Produced by GorDon Elliott's Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, "The Chew" serves up everything food -- from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more -- all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series.

Follow "The Chew" (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter ™