Michael Symon: "Symon's Dinners Cooking Out"

Go beyond the basics with 100 recipes for showstopping mains, salads, even desserts—all cooked outside—from the host of Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out on the Food Network.

In Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out, Michael Symon offers 100 recipes for outdoor cooking including desserts and drinks too. Featuring fan-favorite recipes from his popular Food Network show, Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out, and brand new recipes, this cookbook is sure to excite budding and expert grillers alike. From live-fire classics like Bacon-Cheddar Smash Burgers to unexpected dishes like Fettuccine with Smoked Tomato Sauce, cooks who take it outside will find all kinds of creative ways to use their grills year-round.

Showstopping mains are divided into three chapters: Quick & Easy (Grilled Swordfish with Salsa Fresca), Feed a Crowd (Grilled Eggplant Parmesan), and A Bit Fancy (Pork Porterhouse with Chimichurri). Round out the meal with sides like Stuffed Squash Blossoms, Duck Fat-Fried Potatoes, and Blue Cornbread with Honey Butter, and serve up fresh and fast salads like Shaved Carrots with Yogurt Dressing, Grilled Greens with Lime Vinaigrette, or Avocado, Orange, and Jicama Salad. And of course there are a few cocktails and desserts, too from Frozen Strawberry Salty Dog to Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars—all cooked outside.

About the Author:

Michael Symon is an Iron Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and a James Beard Award Winner. He is the chef and co-owner of the acclaimed restaurants Lola and Lolita, located in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as Roast, in Detroit, Michigan.

About the Program:

• Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm.
• Seating for registered attendees in Central Hall is first come, first served.
• All registered in-person attendees will receive a free copy of the book.
• There will not be a book signing following the program.
• Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.
• All bags, backpacks, briefcases, etc. entering and exiting the library will be subject to inspection by security personnel. No large bags.

Host or Publisher Enoch Pratt Free Library