Rachael Ray Expands Deal With A+E Global Media, Which Orders More Than 100 New Episodes From Her Free Food Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

A+E Global Media is embracing the culinary world with another exciting expansion of its collaboration with the beloved TV chef Rachael Ray. This new agreement builds on their already substantial partnership formed last year, highlighted in a recent deal between A+E Global Media and Ray.

As announced on Thursday, Ray, along with Free Food Studios—a joint initiative featuring Ray, Intentional Content, and A+E Global Media—will create 110 new episodes for A+E Global Media’s lifestyle brand, Home.Made.Nation, which airs on the A&E and FYI channels.

These episodes will showcase a range of culinary delights, including fresh episodes of Ray’s popular series “Meals in Minutes,” set to premiere in 2026. After the launch of their joint venture in 2024, A+E Networks had already commissioned 278 episodes across different food-related shows from Free Food Studios, which features both Ray and other acclaimed chefs.

Ray expressed her excitement about the continued partnership: “I’m thrilled to keep nurturing our collaboration with A+E and to share heartfelt food stories that resonate with audiences,” she stated. “Along with Free Food Studios, we’ve cultivated a creative environment where cooks and viewers can bond over comfort and genuine inspiration—I eagerly look forward to bringing even more of that to everyone out there.”

Free Food Studios was established by Ray in 2023, alongside her trusted partners Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia, and Sean Lee from Intentional Content. This venture followed the conclusion of her long-running daytime talk show, “Rachael Ray,” after 17 successful seasons, further building upon her significant legacy at the Food Network.

Initial projects under last year’s agreement included the titles “Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes” and “Rachael Ray’s Tuscany,” with Ray, Flanagan, Amoia, and Lee serving as executive producers for all Free Food Studios productions.

A+E Global Media’s Home.Made.Nation features an array of series and short-form content spanning topics such as DIY, home improvement, house hunting, decor, as well as food, cooking, and lifestyle programming across A&E, FYI, and various FAST channels.