Scoop: THE CHEW - Week of 3/18 on ABC

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Scoop: THE CHEW - Week of 3/18 on ABC As March blossoms into springtime, "The Chew" is bursting with celebrities, delicious Easter and Passover ideas, gorgeous crafts for your table, as well as inspiring practical advice for home gardeners and cooks who want to dazzle the eye and please the palate on a budget. Guest hosts this week include author, singer/songwriter, actress Jewel and master chef Josh Capon. Among the guests are Carrie Ann Inaba (ABC's "Dancing with the Stars"), Megan Hilty from Broadway and television, talking about her new solo album, as well as author and TV host Dylan Ratigan.

For the week of March 18-22 (subject to change; weekdays, 1:00 p.m., ET; broadcast in stereo):

MONDAY, MARCH 18 - One of "The Chew's" most popular friends, Jewel, returns to guest host, teaming up with Michael Symon to cook a country favorite; and correspondent Jamika Pessoa travels to Miami, Florida to the popular restaurant, Yardbird.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 - Esteemed NYC chef and Josh Capon returns to guest host today as we reveal restaurant secrets that you can use to wow your guests at home; co-host Mario Batali makes a restaurant quality Osso Buco with Orzo anyone can replicate in their home kitchen; co-host Daphne Oz shows how to lighten up calorie-laden restaurant favorites such as nachos and Cobb salad; Josh Capon makes his Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette, and co-host Michael Symon shares his recipe for Meat Pie from Leftover Osso Buco.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 - It's the first day of spring, so it's time for a Spring Fling! Talented actress, singer and dancer Megan Hilty of "Smash" fame talks about her show and her new solo album when she joins co-host Clinton Kelly in the kitchen to make Herbed Chicken with Asparagus and Peas; co-host Michael Symon demonstrates how to plant your own garden this spring; co-host Mario Batali creates a Passover classic -- Egg Drop and Matzoh Ball Soup -- and explains the Seder Plate.

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 - It's Garden Goodies galore today when "Dancing with the Stars'" Carrie Ann Inaba joins co-host Clinton Kelly in creating the dish of the day; co-host Michael Symon does a greenhouse segment on growing the best quality goodies from your own garden; and author Dylan Ratigan takes the "Chew" crew behind the scenes to show returning veterans learning farming skills. He then teams up with co-hosts Carla Hall and Daphne Oz to make a garden-fresh dish with healthy ingredients just picked.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 - On Extra Value Friday: Easter Feast, the hosts have plenty of tips and tricks for the perfect wallet-friendly Easter; co-host Mario Batali makes Grilled Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto, Braised Scallions and Potatoes; co-host Carla Hall demonstrates foolproof hard-boiled eggs; co-host Clinton Kelly leads a signature "Clinton's Craft Corner" in making Silk-Dyed and Herb Silhouette Eggs; and co-host Carla Hall visits Conrad's confectionery in Westwood, New Jersey, the home of one giant chocolate Easter bunny!

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.