The Chili Dog You Didn't Know You Needed (Detroit Coney Style)

It's Home Alone Week on Chewed Up, and the hosts reveal what they actually cook when nobody else is around — no dinner parties, no expectations, just pure comfort food cravings.

Carla Hall shocks Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon by going all-in on her ultimate solo indulgence: spiralized hot dogs topped with a rich, bean-less chili inspired by Detroit-style Coney dogs. What starts as a simple hot dog turns into a masterclass in texture, nostalgia, and flavor engineering.

Along the way, the trio dives into the idea of "fun food" — the meals that bring joy whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or your inner child. From pimped-out cereal creations and homemade sundaes to Nutella sandwiches and decadent cheese nights, the conversation swings between culinary technique and hilarious personal stories.

Listeners also learn surprising food history (Detroit — not Coney Island — as the home of the Coney dog), cooking recovery tricks when recipes go sideways, and why spiralizing a hot dog creates maximum crispy edges and topping distribution.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Chewed Up

01:00 – Home Alone Week theme revealed

02:00 – Carla's hot dog obsession explained

03:00 – What is a Detroit Coney Dog?

06:30 – How to spiralize a hot dog

10:00 – "Fun food" confessions begin

12:00 – Pimp-My-Cereal stories

15:00 – Chili techniques & flavor building

17:00 – Roller coaster debate

18:30 – Cooking the spiral dogs

20:00 – Why spiral cuts change the texture

22:00 – Dubai COVID story chaos

24:00 – Finishing the chili with butter

25:00 – Ready to eat

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