Scoop: THE CHEW on ABC - Week of March 11, 2013

MONDAY, MARCH 11 - It's the Secret Life of Bacon, and "The Chew" welcomes Alan and Tanya Thicke ("Celebrity Wife Swap") as they join co-host Clinton Kelly in creating a decadent and easy bacon entree. Co-host Michael Symon cooks up a bacon-themed dish of the day, and correspondent Jason Roberts visits Traif, a restaurant in Brooklyn with a pork lover's dream-bacon donuts!

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 - It's a day devoted to Skillet Suppers, and Jennifer Love Hewitt ("Client List") joins co-host Michael Symon in making the dish of the day, Cast Iron Pork Chops. Co-host Clinton Kelly hosts his Food Frenzy game with audience members, and co-hosts Mario Batali and Carla Hall, make competing desserts to be judged by guests at the Tasting Table: Carla's Chicken Pot Pie with Skillet Biscuits v. Mario's Skillet Chicken with Charred Green Bean Salad and Tomatillo Vinaigrette.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 - Arriba, Arriba! It's a Mexican fiesta when Chef Pati Jinich (author, Pati's Mexican Table), teams with co-host Mario Batali to show viewers how to make Aztec Chicken Casserole and a Spinning Top Drink. Co-hosts Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall are back with C&C Salsa Factory, whipping up a zesty Stuffed Poblano with Green Chili Salsa. "Chew" correspondent Evette Rios goes to Tortilleria Nixtamal in Queens, NY to see them make homemade tortillas and delicious authentic Mexican fare.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 - It's a Big Dipper hour, with fondue, party snacks and everything in between. Co-host Carla Hall demonstrates a Soft Serve with Dip Cone for dessert, and co-host Clinton Kelly schools us all on dipping with Style while entertaining, in his signature "Dear Fabby" segment.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15 - Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, it's Extra Value Friday: Potluck o'the Irish Edition! The talented and beautiful Irish lass Jenny McCarthy ("The Jenny McCarthy Show") joins co-host Mario Batali to cook up a yummy Pork Shepherd's Pie that won't break the bank. They play a hilarious game, "Irish or Not Irish," and in Clinton's Craft Corner Jenny and the co-hosts follow Clinton Kelly's instructions for Hand-Painted Glasses 3-Ways. Rounding out the hour, co-host Michael Symon makes a delicious Irish Stout Stew.