Chef Jake Cohen Whips Up Simple Dishes for Entertaining Inspired by His Heritage in New Series “Jake Makes It Easy” Premiering Monday, October 28 @ 10PM ET/PT on A+E Networks’ FYI

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 @ 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 @ 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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