CHEF JAKE COHEN WHIPS UP SIMPLE DISHES FOR ENTERTAINING INSPIRED BY HIS HERITAGE IN NEW SERIES "JAKE MAKES IT EASY" PREMIERING MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 10PM ET/PT ON A+E NETWORKS' FYI

10 EPISODE SERIES AS PART OF OVERALL PARTNERSHIP WITH RACHAEL RAY'S FREE FOOD STUDIOS

New York, NY -September 30, 2024 - As part of A+E Networks' partnership with television personality, author, and philanthropist Rachael Ray and Intentional Content's Free Food Studios, chef, New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and dinner party aficionado Jake Cohen breaks down the myth that entertaining needs to be difficult in the new series "Jake Makes it Easy." Pulling inspiration from his Jewish heritage as well as middle eastern influences from his extended family, Jake guides viewers through stress-free and delicious dishes that always feel like a celebration. "Jake Makes it Easy" premieres with back-to-back episodes Monday, October 28 at 10pm ET/PT on FYI, as part of A+E Networks' Home.Made.Nation multi-platform lifestyle programming block.

In each half hour episode, "Jake Makes it Easy" provides viewers a step-by-step process for creating a main course and dessert that incorporate aspects from classic dishes and unique flavors all while keeping it simple. Having worked in some of New York City's top restaurants and test kitchens, Jake brings his impressive culinary background and love of hosting to create inspired meals fit for any table. With dishes including everything from balsamic and soy brisket, challah monkey bread, and Iraqi salmon to date brownies, baked gnocchi and soup-less chicken soup, Jake weaves together his heritage and stories of food and family to create unforgettable meals every guest will love.

Ahead of the premiere of "Jake Makes it Easy," new episodes of Free Food Studios series "Global Soul Kitchen" currently premiere Mondays at 10pm ET/PT on FYI. Best-selling author and chef Deborah VanTrece introduces her "global soul food" style of cooking by combining traditional Southern American soul food and different international influences. With dishes like smothered chicken meatballs over herb truffled spaetzle to paella macaroni, her dishes create something both familiar and unique.

"Jake Makes it Easy" is produced by Free Food Studios for A+E Networks. Executive producers for Free Food Studios are Rachael Ray, Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia, and Sean Lee. Executive producers for A+E Networks are Teri Kennedy and Jordan Harman. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights.

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About Free Food Studios

Free Food Studios is a collaboration between superstar food personality Rachael Ray and her long-time producing partners Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia and Sean Lee. The full-service production and distribution company produces and owns a library of original content in the food space for distribution both domestically and internationally. Free Food Studios focuses on producing, owning, and distributing "in the kitchen" content created by Rachael Ray and serving as a platform for the introduction and development of new and upcoming epicurean talent across a variety of social, linear and streaming platforms. Free Food Studios is a joint venture between A+E Networks, Intentional Content and Rachael Ray.

About Home.Made.Nation

Home.Made.Nation is A+E Networks' cross-network, cross-platform hub for lifestyle programming, currently available on A&E, FYI and A+E's FAST channels. Home.Made.Nation features series and short form content that covers all things DIY, home improvement, home searching, and decor as well as food, cooking and travel and other lifestyle related content. Home.Made.Nation is currently home to content from best-in-class talent like Rachael Ray and Buddy Valastro, as well as hit home flipping and renovation series including "Zombie House Flipping."

About FYI

FYI,(R) inspires the 'enthusiast' in us all by highlighting those who live life to the fullest and pursue their passions and interests. Bringing together in one place a range of enthusiast lifestyle genres - from cars to all things home, the great outdoors to the amazing stories behind collectibles and much more - FYI, takes viewers inside the worlds of passionate enthusiasts who live their lives on their own terms.