Simply Symons

Chef Michael Symon — star of 24 in 24 and Chewed Up — is back where he's always been at his best: outside by the grill, apron on, cooking for the people he loves. Simply Symons brings Michael, his wife and restaurant partner Liz, and their family friend Olivia together for the kind of relaxed cooking that only happens with family and friends — sometimes in the backyard, sometimes in the kitchen, always without a rulebook. Each episode, Michael brings the food and Liz brings the drink, and together they nail the pairing every time. Real recipes, real flavors, and the unscripted moments that only happen when great cooks welcome you into their home.

Simply Symons is a general podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Simply Symons, a general show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #117

  Michael Symon's Beer-Braised Brats with Kimchi

  Aug 21, 202625 minS1

  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 with sage-infused bourbon, Benedictine, brown sugar syrup, lemon juice, lemon curd, and egg white. The cocktail doesn't go exactly according to plan, but after some extra shaking and a few adjustments, it turns into a surprisingly refreshing drink that even Liv likes. Along the way, the family debates whether bread belongs in the fridge, whether a hot dog counts as a sandwich, and the best way to actually fit a brat into the bun without losing half of it. By the end, they agree on one thing: split the brat, pile on the kimchi, add plenty of mustard, and wash it down with a bourbon sour. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com

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  Simply Symons

  Michael Symon's Leftover Frittata & Boozy Brunch Coffee

  Aug 14, 202628 min

  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 on hand. Along the way, Michael explains what separates a frittata from an omelet or quiche, how to use leftover vegetables and potatoes, why he seasons the eggs before they hit the pan, and how to keep spinach from turning to mush. He also shares ideas for swapping in different cheeses, vegetables, sausage, smoked salmon, hot sauce, salsa, and whatever else sounds good. The result works just as well for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a make-ahead brunch spread served warm or at room temperature. Liz pairs it with a seriously boozy cold-brew coffee cocktail made with coffee liqueur, orange liqueur, bourbon, cold brew, and an orange-vanilla cream topping. What starts as an alternative to an espresso martini quickly becomes a dangerously smooth "breakfast of champions," especially after Michael gets a little too enthusiastic shaking the cream. As always, the family banter is just as important as the food: Michael and Liz compare their very different morning personalities, Liv explains how she became Sigma Chi's sweetheart in college, and the group debates eggs, hot sauce, parmesan, and whether a frittata can truly be eaten at any hour of the day. Their answer: absolutely. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com

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  Episode #115

  The Summer Clams Michael Symon Makes on Repeat

  Aug 7, 202626 minS1

  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. Michael walks through how to tell whether a clam is still good, why pancetta works so well with shellfish, when to slice versus smash garlic, and how he cooks with his senses instead of relying only on exact measurements. He also explains why soft herb stems are worth keeping, how to build the broth directly in the pan, and why a piece of grilled bread is essential for soaking up every last bit. Liz pairs the clams with a French gimlet made with vodka, fresh lime juice, and elderflower liqueur, while the family debates whether bread belongs on the counter or in the refrigerator, whether making your own sourdough is worth the effort, and how much lemon belongs on a bowl of clams. Liv - still very much not a seafood person - is once again pushed to try something new, making the meal another chapter in the ongoing Simply Symons mission to get her to eat "real food." Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com

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  Episode #114

  Michael Symon's Grilled Pork Chops and Peppers

  Jul 31, 202626 minS1

  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, brothy sauce. Liz pairs the pork with an easy bourbon maple lemonade made with fresh lemonade, maple simple syrup, and bourbon - a sweet, tart summer cocktail that can be prepared by the glass or batched for a party. Along the way, Michael explains why salting pork in advance can make it juicier, demonstrates an easier way to clean peppers, and shares the ideal two-zone grilling method for getting both a great crust and an evenly cooked center. As always, the cooking comes with plenty of family banter as Michael, Liz, and Liv debate whether healthy couples bicker or fight, reveal how one of Liz's heavy-handed cocktails once took down Michael Strahan, and agree that almost everything tastes better with a little extra lemon. The final plate is smoky, juicy, tangy, and just spicy enough- an easy backyard dinner that can also be made indoors in a cast-iron pan. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com

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  Episode #113

  Michael Symon's Grilled Skirt Steak Salad

  Jul 24, 202623 minS1

  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 - vodka, sweet vermouth, bitters, and amarena cherry juice finished with a whisper of orange oil - that drinks like a summer Manhattan. Along the way, they talk skirt versus flank, why blue cheese and beef belong together, and the two-to-one oil-to-vinegar dressing ratio. It is bright, rich, and exactly the kind of easy backyard cooking the show is built on. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Frontgate → Premium home, kitchen, and entertaining essentials — including Michael Symon's collection featured on the show. https://frontgate.com

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