Symon's Dinners Cooking Out — Season 1, Episode 12: Parm and Polenta Cake Make Everything Better

Episode synopsis

Michael Symon is determined to make his friend Olivia love eggplant Parmesan, and the only way to do it is to reinvent it the Symon way. He makes his Grilled Eggplant Parmesan outdoors on the grill, topping fresh eggplant slices with garden tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and salty Parmesan. He also whips up a classic accompaniment with salami and provolone, Antipasti Salad with Campfire Dressing. For dessert, Michael's wife, Liz, helps out by making a simple, seasonal Cherry Polenta Cake with Michael's favorite Michigan cherries.

About Symon's Dinners Cooking Out

Michael Symon soaks up the summertime weather and fires up his grill to encourage everyone to get cooking out with his easy and crowd-pleasing outdoor dinners. From sticky ribs to desserts, Michael shares his grilling tips and tricks to make every meal flamingly delicious. Self-shot from his New York backyard, cook along with Michael as he works live fire to show how simple and fun it is to make amazing dishes on the outdoor grill.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Mama Mia, What a Meatball!
• E2Comfort Classics and Fruity Cocktails
• E3Dad's Sticky Ribs and Decadent Cookies
• E4Nothing Beats Barbecue Chicken
• E5Grilled Steak and Potatoes the Symon Way
• E6Two Grills and One Mother-in-Law Inspired Meal
• E7The Thrill of Pizza on a Grill
• E8All Greek to Me
• E9Meats and Sweets Feel the Heat
• E10Italian Feast on Fire
• E11Family-Style Fish Fry
• E13Clambake on the Grill