Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

Inspired by his mom's cooking, Michael Symon masters Chicken Parmesan Meatballs on the grill, adding smooth ricotta. He makes a quick Sweet Red Sauce while his wife, Liz, joins him to cook Soft Polenta over their fire pit.

Proving you can make any dish on a grill, Michael Symon prepares a rich Mac and Cheese loaded with Smoked Ham with Cream Cheese, Gouda and Pecorino. Plus, Michael creates a Grilled Apple Crisp while his wife, Liz, joins him to concoct a Vodka Punch.

Michael Symon turns the backyard grill into a smoker to make his dad's favorite Sticky Ribs. Then, Michael prepares Grilled Potato Salad as his wife, Liz, joins him to make giant cookies infused with tons of chocolate, crunchy pretzel and sea salt.

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 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.

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. Finally, Michael works the grill for his favorite dessert, Bananas Foster.

Michael Symon turns his standard outdoor grill into a pizza oven, using coals and cast iron pans to cook his homemade dough for a Grilled White Pizza and a Three Cheese Calzone. His wife joins him at the grill to make sweet Italian Florentine Cookies.

It's a burger gift from the Greek gods! Michael Symon's Greek heritage is on full display in his grilled Lamb Burger with Tzatziki. His wife, Liz, concocts an Ouzo Spritz that pairs perfectly with Michael's burger and side of 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. His wife, Liz, joins him to create a light, complementary side dish of Grilled and Steamed Artichokes.

Michael Symon creates an entire Italian feast over coals on the grill, starting with Fettuccine with Smoked Tomato Sauce. His wife, Liz, mixes up creamy ricotta, lemon and herbs for Stuffed Squash Blossoms, and they finish with Lemon Upside-Down Cake.

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. He uses the grill again to make Smashed Potatoes, and his wife whips up a Quick Pickled Zucchini Salad.

Michael Symon makes his Grilled Eggplant Parmesan outdoors on the grill and whips up a classic accompaniment with salami and provolone, Antipasti Salad with Campfire Dressing. For dessert, Michael's wife, Liz, makes Cherry Polenta Cake.

Michael Symon makes a summertime seafood meal that's all about the prep and then letting the foil and grill do the work. He makes foil packets of Clams with Sausage and Peppers and, for dessert, Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey.

Michael Symon turns the flavors of ranch dressing into a rub for Ranch-Rubbed Pork Ribs. 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.

Making Italian dishes.

Using peppers to make early fall treats.