Michael Symon

Fire up the grill and head outside, because Michael Symon is sharing his best how-tos for summer cooking.

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Michael Symon’s Carbonara is the essence of simplicity. This simple dish calls for dried pasta smoked meat, eggs, Parmesan, and a touch of parsley. It promises a tasty meal in no time. In just minutes, you can plate and enjoy the rich taste and creamy texture.

From Mediterranean-style cuisine to backyard barbecue, Symon has a knack for recipes with bold flavors and has plenty of cooking tips to share with home chefs.

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at baklava, Michael Symon's traditional recipe is a good place to start. Store-bought phyllo makes it doable, while homemade citrus-honey syrup imparts that old-world flavor.

Using Yukon golds with duck fat gives a deep flavor and golden finish. The scallop-like presentation and final touch of butter broth and sea salt make this dish both delicious and visually appealing. Cooking them on the grill or even using some smoked sea salt will impart a subtle smoky flavor.

Michael Symon’s French Onion Soup is made with butter, onions, beef broth, white wine, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, baguette, and Gruyère cheese. It serves 6 and takes about 1.5 hours to prepare and cook.

Michael Symon’s American Goulash is a tasty mix of lean ground beef, shallots, and gluten-free ingredients. With garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning, this one-pot dish is ready in just 40 minutes, serving six. Enjoy the simplicity and bold flavors of this quick, satisfying meal.

What are some things that Michael Symon refuses to put in his shopping cart? He revealed to Tasting Table the items that he would never buy at a grocery store.

You’ve watched Michael sample the country’s best foods on Burgers, Brew and ‘Que, but how much do you know about what he's like when the cameras stop rolling?