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Sliced grilled pork tenderloin topped with peach and arugula salad, with a peach mule in a copper cup

Pork and Peaches

Perfectly charred pork tenderloin and a refreshing peach mule.

Chopped Cheese & Cherry Float Riffs

Michael Symon puts his spin on the classic New York chopped cheese sandwich while Liz whips up a refreshing cherry float in this backyard cooking episode.


Crispy Chicken Cutlets, Bitter Greens & a Rosé Spritz

Crispy chicken cutlets with a radicchio and fresh herb salad, finished with a simple vinaigrette, Parmesan, and optional anchovies. He walks through his go-to breading method - flour, egg, breadcrumbs - plus a few tricks for getting the crust extra flavorful, golden, and crisp without drying out the chicken.

Beer N' Kimchi Bratwurst

Bratwurst poached in beer and kimchi, finished on the grill, and piled onto a toasted hard roll with mustard and more kimchi.

Leftover Frittata & Boozy Brunch Coffee

Flexible frittata packed with potatoes, spinach, feta, shallot, garlic, rosemary, and plenty of eggs.

Steamed Clams with Pancetta & Garlic Bread

Steamed clams with pancetta, garlic, shallots, chili flakes, white wine, butter, and plenty of parsley, served with charred sourdough rubbed with garlic and ripe tomato.

Pork Chops & Peppers

Grilled single-bone pork chops charred over hot coals and finished with a brothy sauce of banana peppers, sweet red peppers, garlic, Dijon mustard, chili flakes, and fresh herbs.

Skirt Steak & Summer Martinez Cocktails

A perfect skirt steak with soy and Dijon.

Big Rigs -- Rigatoni

Big Rigs rigatoni with spicy Italian sausage and vodka sauce—all on the grill and without a knife.

Michael Symon’s Middle Eastern-Style Kebabs

Backyard kebab inspired by the flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Georgia, and the broader Middle East.

SMOKED RIBS with CHERRY BBQ SAUCE….. TART CHERRY NEGRONI

Smoked ribs glazed in a tangy cherry barbecue sauce made with cherry juice, cherry vinegar, cold brew, bourbon, and warm spices.

Dry-Aged Ribeye and Bourbon Cocktail

Dry-aged prime ribeye, grilled endive, and a bright salsa verde that cuts through all that rich beefy flavor.

HALLOUMI with STRAWBERRIES and STRAWBERRY MARTINI

Seared halloumi topped with warm strawberries, pistachios, mint, honey, and black pepper.

SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN and PURPLE TUNDRA

An impressive yet simple front yard grilled chicken dinner: spatchcock chicken cooked until deeply golden and crispy, finished with a bright avgolemono style lemon sauce and fresh dill.

PASTRAMI EGGS BENEDICT with POP HOLLANDAISE

Deli style spin on a brunch classic with pastrami eggs Benedict, toasted English muffins, poached eggs, and a mustard hollandaise that brings everything together.

GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS

Backyard dinner that is perfect for Memorial Day weekend: shrimp skewers, coconut rice, and a fresh pineapple salsa packed with lime, jalapeño, cilantro, and scallions. Liz keeps the summer theme going with pineapple daiquiris, and the whole episode feels like the kind of simple, flavorful cookout meal you actually want to make at home.

BURGERS smash and pub styles

Two burger favorites go head to head: a thick, juicy pub burger and a crispy edged smash burger.

FISH TACOS WITH SPICY SLAW with JALAPENO MARGARITA

Black cod tacos on the plancha with a crunchy cabbage slaw, charred poblanos, scallions, cilantro, and warm corn tortillas

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