Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello

Michael updates comforting pub favorites with his special touch, including Shepherds Pie with Scallion-Cheese Crust and Guinness and Onion Soup with Irish Cheddar Crouton.

Michael celebrates everyone's favorite sweet treat with the ultimate menu for chocoholics everywhere. Recipes include Chocolate Risotto Pudding, Chocolate Soup with Raspberry and Hazelnut Salad, and a Chocolate Espresso Martini.

Michael throws an easy and elegant cocktail party on awards night. Recipes include White Bean and Corn Cannoli, Puff Pastry Pinwheels Filled with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto, and a Prosecco Gold Rush cocktail.

Michael brings the '60s back with a fondue party. He shows easy ways to present fondues -- with or without a fondue pot.

Michael serves up the ultimate potluck feast and shares tips on transporting food and keeping it warm. One the menu is Mom's Stuffed Eggplant, "Super-Tuscan" White Bean Soup and Schiacciata with Caramelized Onions.

Michael and Chef Jan Birnbaum face-off again in a contest to see who can grill the best steak. Michael brings a classic Italian steakhouse side dish to the big meat showdown.

Michael's friends gather to play a favorite summer lawn game and enjoy an Italian-inspired meal of Grilled Eggplant Pizza, Hummus Piadine with Cucumber and Feta Salad, Strawberry Rhubarb Calzone and Venetian Wine Spritzers.

Michael updates well-loved American homestyle recipes from the '40s and '50s, including "PLT" Salad, Coney Island Iced Tea and Spiced and Honey Glazed Ham with Savory Bread Pudding.

Michael feeds Little League fans an easy-to-prepare-and-transport meal of crowd favorites. Recipes include the Best Hot Dogs, Homemade BBQ Potato Chips with Smoked Paprika, Apple and Blueberry Hand Pies, and Lemon-Grape Coolers.

Michael throws an easy bash for a happy couple with romantic treats everyone will enjoy, including Very Green Broccoli Soup, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and "His and Hers" Surf and Turf.

Michael fuels up for a bike trip with a backpack-friendly meal of Napa Road Mix, Spring Vegetable Rice Salad and Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Grilled Mushroom Vinaigrette.

Michael and friends gather in the sand for a game of beach volleyball and Beer- and Chipotle-Battered Fish Tacos. He rounds out this SoCal-inspired meal with Creme Catalan and Watermelon Margaritas.

Michael pours out a river of hot, molten Soft Fontina Polenta on the table. Add his incredible collection of homemade condiments, from Tomato Pesto to Grilled Poached Sausages, and the party is started!