Simply Symons

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,...

This week on  Simply Symons , Michael makes an easy 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. ...

This week on Simply Simons, Michael makes two burger favorites go head to head: a thick, juicy pub burger and a crispy edged smash burger. Along the way, he breaks down the differences in beef, cheese, onions, sauce, and technique, while Liz mixes up one of his favorite cocktails, the Paper Plane. It is burgers, bourbon, backyard cooking, and a real debate over which style actually wins. Special T...

Welcome to Simply Simons. In the very first episode, Michael, Liz, and Liv kick things off in the front yard with a simple, fresh fish taco night. Michael makes black cod tacos on the plancha with a crunchy cabbage slaw, charred poblanos, scallions, cilantro, and warm corn tortillas, while Liz mixes up jalapeño margaritas to go with them.  It is relaxed, unfussy outdoor cooking with plenty of flav...