Jake Makes It Easy
S01:E05 - Everything Bagel Galette & Upside Down Banana Bread
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - Spinach Feta Pie & Baklava
Pulling from his travels, Jake puts his twist on Boreka hand pies. Filled with tender white beans, spinach, and feta, this recipe can work as a side dish or is hearty enough to be the main course.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - Iraqi Salmon & Date Brownies
Jake makes two of his favorite super simple crowd-pleasers. First, Iraqi roast salmon slathered in a caramelized onion and tomato sauce that is packed with spice. This main dish is paired with a decadent fudgy date brownie.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - Turk-Ish Leek Burgers & Peach Crumb Bars
Jake is inspired by two dishes he learned from his mother-in-law and grandmother. The first is a Turk-ish leek burger inspired by Turkish meatballs.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - Lamb Meatballs With Herby Couscous & Cardamom Snickerdoodles
Jake makes his sweet and savory lamb meatballs with pearled couscous. It's a recipe so versatile you can use nearly any ingredient you have on hand. It isn't a one-pan dish, but it might as well be.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - Everything Bagel Galette & Upside Down Banana Bread
Bagels get elevated from an easy breakfast dish to a perfect anytime meal with this everything bagel galette with heirloom tomatoes. The spin on a well-known favorite is combined with a chocolate-filled upside-down banana bread.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - Baked Gnocchi & Jammy Olive Oil Cake
For tonight's dinner party, Jake is making two of his simplest, most beloved recipes.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - Balsamic & Soy Braised Brisket & Apple Honey Cake
If you're looking for a show-stopper dinner party dish, this is the one. Balsamic and soy glazed brisket is always a crowd-pleaser. It is fork-tender but with a deep rich flavor. As a bright complement to the main dish, Jake whips up an apple honey cake.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - Schnitzel Sandwich Celery Root Remoulade & Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle
Taking inspiration from one of his husband's favorite dishes as a child, Jake makes celery root remoulade and adds a European twist to the fried chicken sandwich. Paired with the simplest almost "no bake" chocolate chip cookie brittle.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - Soupless Chicken Soup & Carrot Sweet Potato Cake
This roast chicken and vegetable dish is truly two classics in one. Amazing roast chicken with all the flavors of a soul-warming chicken soup, without the soup.
S01:É10 - S01:E10 - Challah Pigs in a Blanket & Challah Monkey Bread
Pigs in a blanket are the quintessential party finger food. The problem is you can never eat just one. These full-sized hotdogs wrapped in soft challah are the perfect solution.
