Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

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 Symon is back in his home kitchen

Michael Symon kicks off the summer grilling season with his Fire Pit Steak and Potatoes, finishing the steak by throwing it right onto the hot coals! What pairs well with this hearty, fire-born meal? How about a Miso Chocolate Cake and a Frozen Old Fashioned cocktail, which Michael's wife, Liz, helps mix up. English

Some of Michael Symon's best dishes are influenced by the women around him, so he's dedicating his meal to them. He starts with Grilled Lamb Chops with Rosemary Salt, inspired by his mother. A side of Grilled Halloumi and Watermelon Kabobs are his daughter-in-law's favorite dish off the grill, and Michael has a childhood memory of declaring it "squeaky cheese" with his sister. Finally, after spending many years as a vegetarian, Chickpea Salad remains one of Michael's wife Lizzie's favorite dishes, so she joins him to show him how it's done.

Michael Symon gets corny with some summery dishes. He kicks dinner off with Fried Clams with Tartar Dipping Sauce as the main dish before whipping up a Corn and Avocado Salad on the side. Corn makes a surprise return for dessert when Liz sweetens things up with a Sweet Corn Panna Cotta.

Michael Symon is ready to celebrate Dad, and he kicks things off Smoked Brisket Chili, a Texas classic with a personal twist Dad will love. Then, there's Cornbread with Honey Butter, inspired by a special memory at Hatchet Hall. For the grand finale, Michael makes Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Bruléed Marshmallow, a delectable treat that'll put a smile on Dad's face.