Simply Symons

Michael and Liz create the ultimate grilled tuna sandwich topped with crispy bacon, fresh basil, and a decadent garlic-infused aioli—plus a showstopping frozen lavender gin and tonic cocktail. On this episode of Simply Symons, hosts Michael Symon and Liz Symon (joined by Liv Annacone) show you how to make restaurant-quality tuna sandwiches at home. Michael shares his method for a cheat aioli by in...

Watch Michael Symon master a simple but stunning Amalfi coast zucchini spaghetti that proves Italian food doesn't need complicated ingredients—just quality ones cooked perfectly.   Michael Symon, Liz Symon, and Liv Annacone prepare this elegant pasta dish featuring fried zucchini, garlic, olive oil, and Parmigiano Reggiano, then finish it with a Liz-inspired anchovy, lemon, and mint breadcrumb gar...

Michael Symon recreates the legendary Fat Doug burger that won the Sobe Burger Bash championship twice, paired with an accidentally perfect cherry cola cocktail created by co-host Liz Symon. On this episode of Simply Symons, Michael shares the story behind this iconic pastrami, swiss cheese, and coleslaw burger from his former restaurant B Spot Burgers. He breaks down the technique for achieving t...

Michael Symon shows you how to make restaurant-quality Korean-style short ribs in just 10-12 minutes of grill time—plus Liz makes a refreshing soju mojito to wash it down. These thin-cut ribs are marinated in a vibrant Asian pear, soy, and gojuchang sauce that doubles as a glaze, resulting in tender, caramelized bites bursting with sweet and spicy flavor. Liz's soju mojito brings mint, lime, and a...

Watch Michael Symon prepare restaurant-quality mussels in a fragrant curry and coconut broth—ready in minutes with stunning flavor. On this episode of Simply Symons, Michael cooks mussels with full-fat coconut milk, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeños, served with charred sourdough for soaking up the broth.   Then Liz Symon shares her secret-weapon dessert: fresas con crema, a no-bake strawb...

Hannibal Lecter claims to be a fashion expert—but is he really? Clinton Kelly and Stacy London dive deep into the costume choices of 'Silence of the Lambs,' asking eight critical questions about style, strategy, and what these clothes reveal about the characters. Joining hosts Clinton Kelly and Stacy London is special guest Nick Smith, co-host of the podcast 'I Never Liked You.' Together, they ana...

Date night just got delicious—and affordable. Michael Symon grills a beautiful whole branzino with a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette while Liz whips up an elegant grapefruit rose sour cocktail. What costs $70 at a restaurant costs just $35 at home, and tastes just as good. On this episode of Simply Symons, hosts Michael Symon and Liz Symon are joined by Liv Annacone for a romantic dinner featuring M...

Michael Symon grills a perfectly juicy half chicken with a balanced caramel fish sauce glaze while Liz makes a delicious rye orange coffee cocktail. On this episode of Simply Symons, the team shares their favorite things in the backyard, featuring a dish Michael originally made for Liz with duck that she loved so much he's recreating it with chicken.   Michael Symon, Liz Symon, and Liv Annacone de...

Michael Symon grills the perfect flank steak with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, smoky blistered tomatoes, and crumbled blue cheese—all paired with Liz's tequila-based Rosita cocktail. In this episode of Simply Symons, the crew cooks up a backyard feast while sharing pro tips on seasoning meat, smoking vegetables over the grill using a mesh strainer, and why beef and blue cheese are a match made in...

Watch as Michael Symon grills a perfectly charred pork tenderloin while Liz mixes up a refreshing peach mule—the perfect drink to sip while cooking. Michael, Liz, and Liv demonstrate how to create a showstopping peach salad with arugula, almonds, and quick-pickled onions that pairs beautifully with grilled meat. Learn professional grilling techniques, marinade secrets, and how to cook pork to juic...

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. Join Michael, Liz, and Liv as they recreate these iconic dishes with creative twists—ditching the lettuce and tomato for pepperoncini and making homemade cherry syrup that's perfect for summer entertaining. Michael breaks down the technique for...

This week on  Simply Symons , Michael makes 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.   The salad keeps things bright with radicchio...

This week on  Simply Symons , Michael puts a twist on a Cleveland tailgate classic with bratwurst poached in beer and kimchi, finished on the grill, and piled onto a toasted hard roll with mustard and more kimchi. It's simple, hearty, a little tangy, and built for game day - or any day you want a seriously good sausage sandwich.   Liz pairs it with an experimental cowboy-inspired bourbon sour made...

This week on  Simply Symons , Michael turns a fridge full of leftovers into an easy, flexible frittata packed with potatoes, spinach, feta, shallot, garlic, rosemary, and plenty of eggs. Cooked in a cast-iron pan and finished on the grill, it is exactly the kind of no-waste recipe Michael loves: rustic, quick, great for feeding a group, and endlessly customizable depending on what you already have...

This week on  Simply Symons , Michael makes one of his favorite summer dishes: 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. It is simple, briny, buttery, a little spicy, and built around the kind of clams Michael and Liz love digging for themselves during the summer.   Micha...

This week on Simply Symons, Michael fires up the grill for juicy pork chops topped with a colorful, tangy sauce of sweet peppers, hot banana peppers, red onion, garlic, mustard, vinegar, herbs, and a little butter. He keeps the seasoning simple, gets a deep char over hot coals, and then moves the chops to the cooler side of the grill so they stay tender while the peppers cook down into a rich, bro...

This week on Simply Symons, Michael grills up a fast, fresh summer dinner: skirt steak seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a quick soy-and-Dijon rub, cooked hot for a deep char and sliced against the grain, then piled over a chopped romaine and butter lettuce salad with cherry tomatoes, red onion, fresh dill, blue cheese, and a shake-in-a-jar red wine vinaigrette.    Liz stirs up a Martinez - v...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael takes Sunday sauce energy outside with a fast, no-fuss pasta dinner: rigatoni tossed in a spicy Italian sausage vodka sauce made with tomato paste, pasta water, cream, vodka, Parmesan, butter, and fresh basil. It is rich, creamy, spicy, and built to come together quickly without spending all day over the stove.   Liz pairs it with chilled Lambrusco, making the w...

This week on Simply Symons, Michael and Liz welcome their Venice neighbor, chef and restaurateur Rose Previte, for a backyard kebab night inspired by the flavors of Lebanon, Turkey, Georgia, and the broader Middle East. Rose walks through the spices and techniques behind kefta-style kebabs, from dried mint and sumac to warm seven-spice blends, while Michael grills them with flatbread and a little...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael goes full Fourth of July with smoked ribs glazed in a tangy cherry barbecue sauce made with cherry juice, cherry vinegar, cold brew, bourbon, and warm spices. Liz keeps the cherry theme going with a fizzy tart cherry Negroni, and the whole episode lands right in that sweet spot between holiday cookout food and backyard cocktail hour. It is smoky, sticky, a littl...

This week on Simply Symons, Father's Day gets the full treatment with a dry-aged prime ribeye, grilled endive, and a bright salsa verde that cuts through all that rich beefy flavor. Liz keeps things on theme with a bourbon cocktail built with cold brew, blood orange, and amaro, and the whole episode lands somewhere between steakhouse dinner and backyard celebration. It is big flavor, simple techni...

This week on Simply Symons, Michael takes the flavor idea of crab rangoon and turns it into an indoor grilled cheese with mascarpone, jumbo lump crab, Old Bay, scallions, mustard, and pickled onions, all crisped up with parmesan on the outside. Liz pairs it with orange whips, and the whole episode lands somewhere between cocktail party snack and comfort food chaos in the best way. It is rich, cris...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael keeps it simple with one of his favorite summer combinations: seared halloumitopped with warm strawberries, pistachios, mint, honey, and black pepper. Liz pairs it with a bright strawberry martini, and the whole thing lands in that perfect sweet salty zone that feels ideal for warm weather eating outside.  It is quick, a little unexpected, and exactly the kind o...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael makes 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. Liz pairs it with a sparkling lavender lemon drop they call Purple Thunder, and the whole episode focuses on big flavor without much fuss.  Along the way, Michael breaks do...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael puts a deli style spin on a brunch classic with pastrami eggs Benedict, toasted English muffins, poached eggs, and a mustard hollandaise that brings everything together. Liz keeps brunch going with a citrusy mimosa twist, and the whole episode shows how something that sounds complicated can actually come together fast at home.  It is rich, tangy, a little smoky,...