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Michael Symon explores the world of bold and spicy flavors; Michael heats up the menu with spicy smoked chicken thighs with pineapple glaze, iconic Cleveland Barberton hot sauce and a kicked-up spicy molten chocolate cake.

Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

Turn Up the Heat

Michael Symon gets ready for a barbecue encore, Cleveland style; Michael brings back the Italian sub burger and pairs it with crunchy-creamy waffle fries with Cleveland beer cheese sauce; for dessert he whips up portable apple hand pies.

Grill and Chill Cleveland Style

Michael Symon is all about that cheesy goodness, starting with a crispy grilled cheese with blueberry jam and mushrooms; Michael whips a up dairy-free no cheese mac and cheese before indulging in a rich and creamy double chocolate cheesecake.

Cheese the Day

Michael Symon hosts a whimsical culinary escapade as he shares a smorgasbord of flavors, emotions and memories; from the sizzle of Father's Day brisket to the tangy zest of lemon-themed delights, Michael leads a flavor-filled journey through summer.

Pour, Sip and Savor

Michael Symon starts the day off with breakfast in the garden; he amps up some classics with his world's greatest French toast with praline bacon crumble and a French omelet with fine herbs; Liz makes a non-alcoholic summer strawberry sparkler.

Sunrise Serenade

Michael Symon is all about pork as he fires up the grill for a pork porterhouse, sausage-stuffed peppers, pancetta-loaded greens and a smoky cocktail.

Pork Sweats

Michael Symon is ready to relax outdoors in style; he starts with the classic Trout Almondine before preparing mouthwatering Fondant Potatoes; he mixes up a Green Bean and Radicchio Salad, and Liz toasts the night with a Black Velvet cocktail.

Glamping Gourmet

Michael Symon explores the world of sweet and salty with his pretzel fried pork sandwich with hot honey and pickles, dates stuffed with goat cheese in bacon brown butter balsamic sauce, toffee and peanut popcorn, and a frozen strawberry salty dog.

Salty Surprises and Sweet Delights

Michael Symon pays tribute to Southern culinary heritage, courtesy of his mother-in-law, Sherla; he indulges in the comfort of Sherla's fried chicken and fried okra; for dessert, Michael and Liz savor frozen peaches and cream, a summery treat.

Lizzy Lemon

Michael Symon brings flavor to the table with his spicy and briny grilled oysters with chorizo butter, fresh chile lime creamed corn with garden tomatoes and a sweet tres leches that's flavored with a hint of lime.

Aw Shucks!

Michael Symon amps up summer parties with some of his seasonal favorites; he starts with the classic American Coney Dogs, grills fun barbecue corn ribs, and cools down with easy orange strawberry cream pops.

Dog Days of Summer

Michael Symon pays tribute to his southern culinary heritage, courtesy of his mother-in-law, Sherla.

Sherla's Southern Love

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Michael Symon is ready to celebrate his father, and he kicks things off with his dad-approved twist on smoked brisket chili.

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