Season 1

For Michael Symon nothing is more important at the Holidays than family and tradition. Cooking up his mother's holiday staple Lasagna and finishing the meal with his Mom's Baklava, Michael is paying homage to his family's holiday meals while sharing the secrets to creating delicious dishes for any Holiday gathering.

Heading indoors Michael Symon prepares a special Thanksgiving Day feast filled with family traditions with a twist. Turkey and sides and lots of surprises as Michael and his wife, Lizzie put out a Thanksgiving spread, topped off with an over-the-top Pretzel Cheesecake.

This Thanksgiving it's time to fire up the grill and feel the heat as Michael Symon shows the holidays are the perfect occasion to get flame on. Heading outdoors Michael shares his favorite family holiday recipes, all cooked on the grill making Thanksgiving an alfresco affair. Sharing his family's traditional Spatchcock Smoked Turkey recipe for the perfect Turkey dinner, he follows with his "Almost Famous" Family Corn Pudding and finishes off with Pecan Tassies. With wife, Lizzie serving mulled wine this is an "outdoor feast to be remembered" for family and friends everywhere.

It's Bolognese three different ways. Michael Symon isn't satisfied with just one preparation of his beloved Bolognese sauce so he digs deep into his grandparents' recipes to break down techniques for cooking unique versions so that everyone can enjoy their favorite. Classic Beef, Vegetarian Mushroom and Seafood Lovers Shrimp each get their shot at smothering Parmesan Crusted Polenta Cakes. Michael's wife, Lizzie, makes her way into the kitchen for the mushroom but can't resist tasting a little bit of each.

If a warm blanket could be a dish, it would be Pot Roast. So Michael Symon creates his ultimate autumn comfort meal with melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked Brisket as the centerpiece surrounded by tender Carrots, Onions, Celery and other fresh, seasonal veggies. Keeping celery as a theme throughout the delicious dinner, he accompanies the roast with smooth, creamy Celery Root Mash and his wife, Lizzie, joins him to whip up a spicy, zesty Celery Salsa Verde to top it all off.

Michael Symon's Italian roots run deep, so he finds few cuisines more comforting than his take on dishes from the Beautiful Country. He starts by pounding and breading poultry for classic Chicken Milanese. Next, his wife Lizzie joins him for a seasonal spin with Butternut Squash and Farro Salad doused in Orange Vinaigrette. And for the ideal sweet treat, Italian shaved ice infused with Espresso and topped with soft Whipped Cream.

Sometimes you simply want to make the food you love most, and that's exactly what Michael Symon does for a meal of his absolute favorites. He starts by making fresh, pillowy Ricotta Cavatelli from scratch to mix with a hearty heaping of spicy Sausage and Rapini. For dessert, his wife, Lizzie, helps him with a sweet dough for a lemony, buttery Tart filled with a creamy, salty Pine Nut mixture.

It's a classic British-style Sunday roast as Michael Symon creates a hearty meal ideal for transitioning into autumn. For the main event, he roasts a Pork Loin and Rack cradled by a moat of tender root veggies like Turnips, Carrots and creamy Potatoes and drenched in silky Gravy. To sop up all the goodness he bakes puffy, golden brown Yorkshire Pudding. And his wife Liz joins him to top it all off with a Pimm's Cup, the classic English fruity cocktail fit for Kings and Queens.

Michael Symon happily cooks breakfast any time of the day and Breakfast for Dinner means kicking things up a notch each step of the way. He starts with a light, puffy Omelet that's oozing with Gruyere and brightened with fresh Parsley and Chives. Since his wife, Lizzie, always orders French fries at breakfast, he makes freshly cut Fries sprinkled with powerful Everything Bagel Spice. They complete their breakfast of champions with a Side Salad topped with Apples and drizzled with sweet Maple Dressing and wash it all down with brunch favorite, Peach Bellinis.

It's time for a Pepper Party. With Peppers as the centerpiece for a complete meal, Michael Symon and his wife Lizzie set out to make this versatile veggie the star attraction in every dish. For the main, they stuff Bell Peppers with a perfect mixture of Cheesy Rice and Caramelized Eggplant. A side Citrus Fennel Salad gets a lift with diced Hungarian Peppers. And to prove this beloved vegetable can shine in any setting, Michael's wife Lizzie whips up fresh, bright Red Pepper Martinis to cap their Pepper Palooza.

Though Michael Symon's heritage is partly Italian, he likes to take liberties with the culinary traditions by adding his own twists. Swapping Penne for Spaghetti and Bacon for the more typical Guanciale, he makes a luxuriously salty and cheesy Carbonara. His wife Liz joins him in putting together a Classic Caesar Salad with a dressing highlighted by Anchovies, Lemon Juice and Dijon Mustard. And to accompany both dishes with something special, fresh Tomatoes mashed onto Garlic Bread rounds out their feast to perfection.

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 on Pork Ribs. He uses various techniques to transform his standard coal grill into a smoker that creates perfectly tender and juicy Babybacks. Thrilled with the Ranch rub, he carries it over into an Onion Dip for grill baked Sweet Potatoes. And his wife Liz grills Corn so he invents Ranchovy Butter to complete their summertime Ranch feast.

Michael Symon makes a summertime Seafood meal where it's all about the prep and then the foil and grill does the work. He starts with foil packets filled with Clams, Sausage, Peppers and Onions that steam to perfection over coals. His wife Liz then helps him use the same technique with a Peaches and Honey dessert topped with creamy Mascarpone and crushed Cookies. And for the ideal summertime beverage to bring it all together Liz concocts a fruity, refreshing Rose Sangria.

Michael Symon is determined to help his friend Olivia learn to love Eggplant Parm and the only way to do it is to reinvent it the Symon way. Cooking this classic, juicy dish outdoors on the grill Michael tops fresh eggplant slices with garden Tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella and salty Parmesan for next level deliciousness. Whipping up a classic accompaniment of Salami and Provolone Antipasti Salad, Michaels wife Liz also helps out making a simple, seasonal Polenta Cake for dessert, using Michael's favorite Michigan Cherries.

It's flame on as Michael Symon goes full Fish Fry with his fun take on an outdoor, family friendly meal, frying fresh Fluke on the grill in a pot over coals. You can't have Fried Fish without 'taters so Michael utilizes the grill to make crispy, creamy Potatoes that are totally smashing. Wife Liz joins to help balance out the meal with a Quick Pickled Zucchini Salad, making every night family fish fry night.

Paying respect to his Italian roots Michael Symon creates an entire Italian feast over coals using his outdoor grill to celebrate culinary traditions, beginning with smoking fresh Tomatoes for a rich Fettuccine Sauce. Wife Liz then helps stuff Squash Blossoms from their garden with creamy Ricotta, Lemon and Herbs before frying them over the grill. For dessert a decadent Brown Butter Lemon Upside-Down Cake is delicious and the right way to finish off the meal.

Moussaka is a massive, mouthwatering Mediterranean dish layered with juicy meat, fresh veggies and topped with creamy cheese sauce. Only Michael Symon would think to make this hearty casserole outside on a grill 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. And they keep the grill firing for a sweet dessert of Red Wine Poached Fruit combined with cold, creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

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.

Cooking outdoors inspires Italian Pizza magic. Michael Symon turns a standard grill into a Pizza Oven using coals and cast iron pans to cook his homemade dough and produce the perfect crust classic White Pizza and an ooey gooey Three Cheese Calzone that's next level cheesy comfort. Michael's wife Liz joins in the grilling fun too and makes sweet, crunchy Florentine Cookies that top off the feast, making the meal Buon Appetito.

Michael Symon believes you can master any dish on an outdoor grill. 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 pulls chicken off the bone and picks fresh herbs from his backyard garden for the filling. Michael then works the grill for his favorite dessert - Bananas Foster.

Cooking a steak on a grill can be an intimidating task. Michael Symon demonstrates simple techniques that an outdoor cook needs to know in order to grill skirt steak to a tender, medium rare perfection. Michael then compliments the steak with Sticky Barbecue Onions fired up in a cast iron skilled 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 Hashbrown Potatoes that feature grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter and garlic.

Michael Symon grills up a feast of summertime staples starting with juicy Barbecue Chicken slathered in Kansas City style sauce. Michael then gives fresh coleslaw a twist by adding pickles, mint leaves and poppy seed, while 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.

Michael Symon and his dad have always shared a passion for outdoor cooking, so Michael turns the backyard grill into a smoker for making his dad's favorite Sticky Ribs. Michael kicks a classic side dish up a notch with grilled Potato Salad, as Liz joins Michael to turn his dad's obsession with chocolate into giant cookies infused with tons of chocolate, the crunch of pretzel and a compliment of sea salt. The incredible aromas from all three dishes bring their puppy Norman into the backyard for a surprise appearance when it's time for the tasting.

Proving you can make any dish outside on a grill, Michael Symon prepares a rich Mac and Cheese loaded with Smoked Ham, Cream Cheese, Gouda, and Pecorino. Even desserts can come together over live fire, so Michael creates a Grilled Apple Crisp, while Liz joins him to concoct a Vodka Punch, her favorite summertime cocktail.

Inspired by his mom's cooking, Michael Symon masters Chicken Meatball Parmesan on the grill. As one cheese is never enough, Michael infuses the meat with some smooth Ricotta and makes a quick and easy Sweet Red Sauce, while his wife Liz joins him to cook Polenta over their fire pit. Liz then whips up a simple Vinegar and Cream Dressing to accompany Michael's mom's favorite garden salad, before relaxing to bask in the sunshine to enjoy every taste bite together.