Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello

Michael creates an all-American outdoor summer menu that's perfect for celebrating a patriotic holiday or a returning soldier. His dishes include Caramelized Onion-Zin Burgers, creamy Potato Salad and fresh Blackberry Tart.

Michael Chiarello plans an old-fashioned ice cream social with the best summer desserts and favorite lawn games to keep everyone busy. On the menu is Peach and Berry Cobbler, Strawberry Tiramisu Cones and Orange-sicle Spritzer.

Michael Chiarello's guests build their own omelets served alongside a cocktail with a kick. The menu includes Chiarello's Classic Omelet Technique, Caponata Agrodolce, Spinaci alla Padella and Stove-Top Preserves.

Michael offers a step-by-step guide to help novice cooks and first-time dinner party hosts. He makes Tri-Colore Salad with Frico Crackers and Caesar Vinaigrette, and Lunchbag Swordfish with Mediterranean Tomato Sauce and Linguini.

Michael whips up a Caribbean-inspired meal featuring jerk chicken and other tropical delicacies. His menu includes Grilled Mahi Mahi with Jerk Spice, Caribbean-style Beans and Rice, Papaya Avocado Salad and Batido Colada.

When friends gather at the last minute, Michael uses what's on hand to throw together a meal with a lot of flavor and no fuss. The menu includes Spaghetti all'Amatriciana, Whole Leaf Caesar Salad and Hazelnut Ice Cream Sundae.

Michael hosts a gift-wrapping party and cooks an easy lunch for his guests, including Winter Panzanella, Turkey Scallopine Milanese with Mustard Cranberry Sauce, and Chocolate Wine.

Classic American comfort food comes with an Italian accent when Michael makes his versions of homestyle favorites, including Italian Meatloaf, Pesto Crushed Potatoes, Potato Focaccia and Banana Nutella Crepes.

Michael's heart-healthy, slim-down menu is so good, no one will feel deprived. His recipes include Summer Yogurt Soup with Tomato and Basil, Spaghettini Squared, Balsamic Glazed Fruits and Peach Green Tea Cooler.

Michael makes a meal using California classic ingredients. His menu includes Tomato Steak with Baked Goat Cheese and Herb Salad, Alder-Planked Salmon with Egg Sauce, Baby Vegetables with Tarragon Nage and a Summer Berry Pudding.

Michael Chiarello's Lemon Salt Marinated Pork Tenderloin, Pea Whipped Potatoes, Winter Pears and Spiked Cider Cocktail is the perfect warm meal on a cold, blustery day.

It's a grill-your-own party as Michael sets out all the fixings for his famous spiedini. Recipes include Rosemary-Lemon Grilled Ahi, Garlic-Stuffed Lamb Loin Bites and Cinnamon-Flavored Skewers with Fresh Fruit.

Michael is hosting a summer night party around the pool and serving up scrumptious grilled hors d'oeuvres like grilled asparagus and sizzling shrimp cocktail.