Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

Michael Symon recreates the Greek-American dishes of his childhood, including his mother's Greek-style American dish that adds Greek spices to pasta, a classic crispy pita salad, and crème brûlée rice pudding.

Chef Michael Symon prepares birria-style beef tacos with jicama salad, which includes avocado, citrus, and a tangy vinaigrette. Then, Liz compliments the meal with a pineapple jalapeño margarita.

Strawberries steal the show as Michael Symon makes spatchcock chicken with a citrus marinade that pairs with a strawberry salad, while Liz puts together a fresh strawberry pie.

Symon makes gumbo topped with jasmine rice and beignets, and Liz makes a Sazerac cocktail.

Michael Symon honours his Greek roots as he grills up spanakopita and tahini-dipped summer vegetables, and Liz complements dinner with an ouzo cocktail.

Michael Symon prepares smoked pork butt for pulled pork sandwiches along with crispy fried zucchini chips with parmesan. For something sweet, Liz combines bananas and hazelnut spread to make campfire toasties.

Chef Michael Symon cooks grilled strip steak with anchovy garlic butter, which appeals to non-steak eaters as well. He also prepares an orecchiette and tomato pasta salad. Meanwhile, Liz crafts a bourbon-based boulevardier cocktail.

Chef Michael Symon offers a twist on an Italian classic dish, creating a spaghetti pie accompanied by a grilled radicchio salad. Meanwhile, Liz makes a campari spritz cocktail.

In tribute to his grandfather, Michael crowns pastrami spiced pork chops with braised vegetables, then tops devilled eggs with pickled mustard seeds and chives. Liz makes a Godfather cocktail using a combination of scotch and amaretto.

Michael Symon whips up the ultimate beach barbecue with a beach bomber sausage sandwich and a side of herbaceous potato salad, while Liz creates a sea-breezy cocktail called Peach on the Beach.