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Turn Up the Heat
s06e14 · 2024-09-21
To Be Determined · US
Symon's Dinners Cooking Out
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Sun's out, grills out! Michael Symon soaks up the summertime weather and fires up his grill to encourage everyone to get cooking out with his easy and crowd-pleasing outdoor dinners. From sticky ribs to desserts, Michael shares his grilling tips and tricks to make every meal flamingly delicious. Self-shot from his New York backyard, cook along with Michael as he works live fire to show how simple and fun it is to make amazing dishes on the outdoor grill.
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27 this season · 110 totals01e01 Mama Mia, What a Meatball! 2020-06-07 16:30
Mama Mia, What a Meatball!
Inspired by his mom's cooking, Michael Symon masters Chicken Parmesan Meatballs on the grill. As one cheese is never enough, Michael adds smooth ricotta to the meat and makes a quick and easy Sweet Red Sauce while his wife, Liz, joins him to cook Soft Polenta over their fire pit. Then, Liz whips up a simple Vinegar and Cream Dressing to accompany Michael's mom's favorite garden salad before they relax in the sunshine together, enjoying every tasty bite.
s01e02 Comfort Classics and Fruity Cocktails 2020-06-14 16:30
Comfort Classics and Fruity Cocktails
Proving you can make any dish outside on a grill, Michael Symon prepares a rich Mac and Cheese loaded with Smoked Ham with Cream Cheese, Gouda and Pecorino. Plus, even desserts can come together over live fire, so Michael creates a Grilled Apple Crisp while his wife, Liz, joins him to concoct a Vodka Punch, her favorite summertime cocktail.
s01e03 Dad's Sticky Ribs and Decadent Cookies 2020-06-21 16:30
Dad's Sticky Ribs and Decadent Cookies
Michael Symon and his dad have always shared a passion for outdoor cooking, so Michael turns the backyard grill into a smoker to make his dad's favorite Sticky Ribs. Then, Michael kicks a classic side dish up a notch with Grilled Potato Salad as his wife, Liz, joins Michael to turn his dad's obsession with chocolate into giant cookies infused with tons of chocolate, crunchy pretzel and sea salt. The incredible aromas from all three dishes bring their puppy Norman into the backyard for a surprise appearance!
s01e04 Nothing Beats Barbecue Chicken 2020-06-28 16:30
Nothing Beats Barbecue Chicken
Michael Symon grills up a feast of summertime staples, starting with juicy Barbecue Chicken slathered in a Kansas City-style sauce. Then, he gives fresh coleslaw a twist by adding pickles, mint leaves and poppy seed. Plus, Liz puts a spin on a summery cocktail by replacing the vodka from a Moscow Mule with sweet bourbon to make a refreshing Kentucky Mule -- perfect for washing down a delicious meal outdoors.
s01e05 Grilled Steak and Potatoes the Symon Way 2020-07-05 16:30
Grilled Steak and Potatoes the Symon Way
Cooking steak on a grill can be intimidating, so 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 with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cayenne and cumin. To round out his outdoor edition of meat and potatoes, Michael uses a second grill for Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes that feature grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter and garlic.
s01e06 Two Grills and One Mother-In-Law Inspired Meal 2020-07-12 16:30
Two Grills and One Mother-In-Law Inspired Meal
Michael Symon believes any dish can be mastered on an outdoor grill, and to prove it, he creates a decadent entree with Creamy Chicken and Dumplings. Michael's wife, Liz, joins in to make Drop Biscuits from her mom's recipe to serve as the dumplings while Michael picks fresh herbs from the garden for the filling. Finally, Michael works the grill for his favorite dessert -- Bananas Foster.
s01e07 The Thrill of Pizza on a Grill 2020-07-19 16:30
The Thrill of Pizza on a Grill
Cooking outdoors inspires Italian pizza magic as Michael Symon turns a standard grill into a pizza oven. He uses coals and cast iron pans to cook his homemade dough and produce the perfect crust for his Grilled White Pizza and a gooey Three Cheese Calzone. Michael's wife, Liz, joins him at the grill and makes sweet, crunchy Italian Florentine Cookies to top off the feast.
s01e08 All Greek to Me 2020-07-26 16:30
All Greek to Me
It's a burger gift from the Greek gods! Michael Symon's Greek heritage is on full display as he makes a grilled Lamb Burger with Tzatziki. His wife, Liz, concocts an Ouzo Spritz with pickled watermelon rind that pairs perfectly with Michael's burger and side of sweet-and-salty Watermelon and Feta Salad.
s01e09 Meats and Sweets Feel the Heat 2020-08-02 16:30
Meats and Sweets Feel the Heat
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.
s01e10 Italian Feast on Fire 2020-08-09 16:30
Italian Feast on Fire
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.
s01e11 Family-Style Fish Fry 2020-08-16 16:30
Family-Style Fish Fry
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.
s01e12 Parm and Polenta Cake Make Everything Better 2020-08-23 16:30
Parm and Polenta Cake Make Everything Better
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.
s01e13 Clambake on the Grill 2020-08-30 16:30
Clambake on the Grill
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.
s01e14 Ranching Out with Ribs and Corn 2020-09-06 16:30
Ranching Out with Ribs and Corn
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.
s01e15 Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors 2020-11-15 17:30
Thanksgiving in the Great Outdoors
Michael Symon shows that Thanksgiving is a great time to fire up the grill and feel the heat. He shares his favorite family recipes to make the holiday an alfresco affair, starting with the traditional Spatchcock Smoked Turkey for a perfect dinner. He follows with his 'Almost Famous' Family Corn Pudding and Pecan Tassies for dessert. With Michael's wife Liz serving Mulled Wine, this is an outdoor feast to be remembered.
s01e16 Italian Made Easy 2021-04-03 16:30
Italian Made Easy
Michael Symon is back in his home kitchen to make Carbonara-'ish' pasta, Tomato Garlic Bread and Classic Caesar Salad.
s01e17 Breakfast Favorites Day Or Night 2021-04-17 16:00
Breakfast Favorites Day Or Night
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.
s01e18 Sunday Pork Roast 2021-04-24 16:00
Sunday Pork Roast
Michael Symon brings the cooking back inside for a Sunday pork roast served with cider gravy, roasted root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and a Pimm's Cup cocktail to bring it all together.
s01e19 Michael's Favorites 2021-05-01 16:00
Michael's Favorites
Michael Symon indulges himself by making two of his favorite recipes: sausage and rapini with ricotta cavatelli and a honey pine nut tart for dessert.
s01e20 Italian Comfort Food 2021-05-08 16:00
Italian Comfort Food
Michael Symon mixes some childhood favorites and some new discoveries to make a relaxing Italian dinner with Chicken Milanese, a Butternut Squash and Farro Salad and some Espresso Granita.
s01e21 Ultimate Comfort Food 2021-05-15 16:00
Ultimate Comfort Food
Michael Symon loves celery, so he's using it in multiple ways in his comfort food menu. He braises it with other vegetables in his Pot Roast, which he serves over Celery Root Puree, and he tops the whole thing with Celery Salsa Verde.