Symon's Dinners Cooking Out Episode Rating Graph

Michael Symon makes breakfast an anytime event with a Puffy Omelette, Everything Bagel French Fries and a simple Fall Salad with Maple Vinaigrette, then finishes everything with a Peach Bellini cocktail.

Breakfast on the grill? Michael Symon shows how easy it is as he creates his decadent Eggs in Heaven, with perfectly cooked eggs in a creamy cheese sauce. He adds some Savory Herb and Parmesan Rolls, and his wife, Liz, stirs up her tasty BBC cocktails for a great way to start any day.

Michael Symon is celebrating the holiday weekend with an All-American Clambake with Sweet Potatoes and Corn. But he doesn't stop there! Michael also makes his Smoked Chicken Wings to push this festive meal over the top.

Michael Symon demonstrates simple techniques for grilling skirt steak to tender, medium-rare perfection. Then, he complements the steak with Sticky Barbecue Onions fired up in a cast-iron skillet and Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes.

Inspired by his mom's cooking, Michael Symon prepares the grill for chicken parmesan meatballs with ricotta cheese and sweet red sauce; his wife, Liz, cooks soft polenta over the fire pit.

Michael makes a rich mac and cheese loaded with smoked ham with cream cheese, gouda and pecorino to prove that you can make any dish on the grill; grilled apple crisp for dessert while Liz makes a vodka punch.

Michael Symon turns a standard grill into a pizza oven; he uses coals and cast iron pans to cook homemade dough for his grilled white pizza and a gooey three cheese calzone; Liz makes sweet, crunchy Italian Florentine cookies.

Michael Symon creates Creamy Chicken and Dumplings on the grill. Michael's wife, Liz, makes Drop Biscuits to serve as the dumplings while Michael picks fresh herbs for the filling. Michael works the grill for his favourite dessert, Bananas Foster.

Michael Symon grills up a feast of summertime staples, starting with Barbecue Chicken slathered in a Kansas City-style sauce. Then, he gives fresh coleslaw a twist by adding pickles, mint leaves and poppy seed, and Liz makes a Kentucky Mule cocktail.

Michael Symon makes a quick, flavor-packed and hearty meal that's perfect after a day on the boat, by the water or just hanging out in the backyard. He prepares Cast Iron Striped Bass with Brown Butter and Lime Cilantro Sauce and chars the husks of his Baltimore Buttermilk Corn. Michael's wife, Lizzie, steps in to make a lively No-Bake Blueberry Lemon Pie that Michael can't get enough of.

Between the anticipation and the flavor, slow-cooked pork is phenomenal. Michael Symon takes the time to make a Slow-Cooked Pork Butt Steak, and while that's on the grill, he works on Roasted Cauliflower. No epic dinner would be complete without dessert, so Michael's wife, Lizzie, pulls out all the stops to create an All-American Crepe Cake with layers of strawberry, blueberry and lemon.

Move over steaks and slow roasts! Michael Symon thinks outside of the box with his Quick Marinated Grilled Scallops, which he pairs with Potato Zucchini Pancakes with Yogurt Sauce inspired by breakfast with his father. This light combination is perfectly satisfying, especially when enjoyed with one or even two Pisco Sours made by Michael's wife, Lizzie.

"City Chicken" may hail from the Depression era, but this meal is anything but dreary. Michael Symon takes the now Midwestern classic and revives it as Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin. He adds asparagus to grilled, breaded pork and pairs the nutty flavors with a tangy dressing, adding horseradish to resurrect the dish and give it a new lease of life. Last but not least, Michael's wife, Lizzie, joins him to make foolproof Mason Jar Strawberry Ice Cream.

A cup of coffee is a typical way to start the day, but Michael Symon is using coffee throughout his whole meal! Starting with a Texas classic, his Chicken-Fried Steak with Pepper Gravy has a hint of coffee and some tobacco-tasting onions. He also makes Fresh Mushroom Salad. Michael's wife, Lizzie, who swears by a mason jar, uses one to shake up a Cold Brew Martini in a flash. Lastly, they make a foolproof dessert, Banana Espresso Pudding, with layers of flavor.

Michael Symon uses peppers to showcase the treats of early fall with Stuffed Peppers with Eggplant and Cheesy Rice, Fennel Salad with Citrus and The Red Bell cocktail.

Michael Symon is determined to make his friend Olivia love eggplant Parmesan, and the only way to do it is to reinvent it the Symon way. He makes his Grilled Eggplant Parmesan outdoors on the grill, topping fresh eggplant slices with garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and salty Parmesan. He also whips up a classic accompaniment with salami and provolone, Antipasti Salad with Campfire Dressing. For dessert, Michael's wife, Liz, helps out by making a simple, seasonal Cherry Polenta Cake with Michael's favorite Michigan cherries.

Looking for the perfect summer lunch to lead into a relaxing evening, Michael Symon turns to traditional Tuscan-Style Roasted Chicken. He revamps grilled chicken by glazing it with floral vermouth and adding Brussels Sprout and Kale Salad. Michael's wife, Liz, adds Green Goddess Dressing to the salad, and they toast with Apple Gin Fizz cocktails.

Michael Symon can't help but make burgers when he fires up his grill! He shares a lesson in Meat 101, including the fat content of the perfect juicy burger, as he makes Beef and Chorizo Stuffed Burgers. He adds a side of Cast Iron-Charred Broccoli Salad with creamy dressing to contrast the char, and his wife, Lizzie, stirs up Peach Sangria.

Michael Symon and his wife, Lizzie, prepare an elegant Italian feast, pairing Lizzie's tender and delicious Chicken Cutlets with Michael's Spaghetti with Pesto Tomato Sauce. They top off the day with Lizzie's refreshing, fruity C and C Slushy.

Michael Symon whips up a flavor-packed Italian dinner inspired by his college dorm days, starting with his one-pan pasta and a loaf of roasted garlic bread; Michael's wife, Lizzie, joins him to make arugula and fresh mozzarella salad.

The debate over whether a tomato is a fruit or vegetable doesn't take away from its tremendous flavor, so Michael Symon is making a whole meal with tomatoes at the center. He starts with meaty Stuffed Tomatoes on the grill and also makes a delicate Tomato Tart Tatin with sweet caramelized onions that's equally delicious served hot or cold.

Michael makes his father's favorite by turning the backyard grill into a smoker to make sticky ribs; Liz helps make giant cookies with tons of chocolate, pretzel and sea salt; Norman the puppy makes a surprise appearance.

Michael's Greek heritage is displayed; grilled lamb burger with Tzatziki; Liz makes an ouzo spritz; sweet-and-salty watermelon and feta salad.

Only Michael Symon would think to make Moussaka on the Grill, taking the Mediterranean casserole layered with meat, veggies and cheese sauce outside to show just how simple the cooking technique can be. His wife, Liz, joins him to create a light, complimentary side dish of Grilled and Steamed Artichokes. They keep the grill firing for a sweet dessert of Red Wine Poached Fruit and creamy vanilla bean ice cream.

Paying respect to his Italian roots, Michael Symon creates an entire Italian feast over coals using his outdoor grill, beginning with smoking fresh tomatoes for his Fettuccine with Smoked Tomato Sauce. His wife, Liz, mixes up creamy ricotta, lemon and herbs for Stuffed Squash Blossoms from their garden and fries them over the grill. For dessert, a decadent Lemon Upside-Down Cake is a sweet way to finish off the meal.

Flame on! Michael Symon's outdoor, family-friendly meal starts with a Fish Fry with Lime Aioli, where he fries fresh fluke in a pot over coals on the grill. It's not a fish fry without taters, so he uses the grill again to make crispy, creamy Smashed Potatoes. Michael's wife, Liz, joins him to help balance out the meal with a Quick Pickled Zucchini Salad.

Michael Symon makes a summertime seafood meal that's all about the prep and then letting the foil and grill do the work. He starts with foil packets of Clams with Sausage and Peppers, which steam to perfection over coals. His wife, Liz, helps him use the same technique for a dessert of Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey, and she concocts a refreshing, summertime beverage to bring it all together, Rose Sangria.

One of the few things Michael Symon often doesn't like is ranch dressing, so he challenges himself to rethink the flavors as a rub and transforms his standard coal grill into a smoker for tender and juicy Ranch-Rubbed Pork Ribs. Thrilled with the rub, he also uses it in Baked Sweet Potatoes with Charred Onion Ranch Dip. Michael's wife, Liz, makes Grilled Corn with Ranchovy Butter, featuring the rub yet again.