FYI’s Jake Makes It Easy is doubling down on comfort food, offering viewers two back-to-back episodes on Monday, November 25. First up, “Soupless Chicken Soup & Carrot Sweet Potato Cake” tackles the conundrum of craving chicken soup without the actual soup. Jake’s solution? A roast chicken and vegetable dish that promises all the flavor without the broth. For dessert, a carrot and sweet potato cake offers a sweet ending to a savory meal.
The second helping, “Challah Pigs in a Blanket & Challah Monkey Bread,” takes aim at party snacks. Forget those bite-sized cocktail franks; Jake uses full-sized hot dogs wrapped in challah bread. And for those with a sweet tooth, challah monkey bread—pieces of challah coated in cinnamon and sugar—rounds out the menu.
While some might question the “easy” part of deboning a chicken and making challah from scratch, Jake, with his background in New York City’s top restaurants and test kitchens, aims to make these recipes accessible to home cooks. Whether his charm and easy-going demeanor truly translates professional techniques to the average kitchen is up for debate. But for those looking for some culinary inspiration with a touch of personality, tuning in to Jake Makes It Easy might be worth the effort.
Jake Makes It Easy airs Mondays at 10:00 PM on FYI.
