A+E Global Media and Rachael Ray’s Free Food Studios Cook Up Expanded Programming Partnership with Over 100 New Episodes Ordered

A+E Global Media announces the expansion of their programming partnership with culinary icon, television personality, author, and philanthropist Rachael Ray and Free Food Studios – a joint venture between A+E Global Media, Intentional Content, and Ray. The network has ordered 110 new episodes of Ray’s programming, including new episodes of “Meals in Minutes,” that will continue to focus on her approachable and comforting cooking style. Episodes will begin production this fall and air across the Home.Made.Nation multiplatform lifestyle programming block on A&E and FYI in 2026.

“I’m thrilled to continue growing our partnership with A+E and to keep sharing the kind of food and storytelling that feels like home,” said Ray. “Together with Free Food Studios, we’ve built a creative space where cooks and viewers can connect through comfort, curiosity, and real-life inspiration – and I can’t wait to bring even more of that to audiences everywhere.”

A+E Global Media initially launched its joint venture with Ray in 2024 developing over 200 episodes across various series within the culinary realm. In addition to series featuring Ray, the programming line-up also included series with notable chefs from around the country as part of the ongoing Free Food Studios collaboration.

Home.Made.Nation is A+E Global Media’s 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, travel, and other lifestyle-related content.