Jake Makes It Easy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For tonight's dinner party, Jake is making two of his simplest, most beloved recipes.

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.

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.

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.