Jake Cohen’s Dinner Party Animal: Turning Everyday Meals into Celebrations
Meet Jake Cohen, Our New Monthly Cookbook Partner
We’re thrilled to welcome Jake Cohen as our featured cookbook author this month at TableWith. If you don’t already know him, Jake is a beloved cookbook author, recipe developer, and social media personality whose tagline might as well be “eat more joy.” Over the years, he’s won over home cooks with his knack for combining playful spirit, bold flavors, and approachable technique.
His latest release, Dinner Party Animal: Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration, is tailor-made for exactly what we love at TableWith: food that brings people together, sparks joy, and doesn’t require a pro chef’s skillset.
Inside Dinner Party Animal
Jake’s Dinner Party Animal leans into the idea that every meal - whether it's a quiet weeknight dinner, a Sunday roast, or a gathering with friends - can be an occasion. The book is packed with recipes that are festive but friendly: think elevated but not intimidating.
Throughout the book, Jake leans on vivid flavors, clever compositions, and a bit of whimsy. You’ll find playfully named dishes, bright ingredients, and smart shortcuts that let the food shine without burning out the cook. He doesn’t shy away from technique but he frames them in fun, do-able steps that feel celebratory rather than serious.
Some highlights we’re especially excited about include:
The yummiest salmon and leeks recipes we’ve had in a long while (but its simple enough for a weeknight!)
Incredible ideas for cooking around the holidays.
Dessert ideas that wrap things up with flair—sweet profiles that strike balance and delight.
Jake’s book also weaves in personal stories, party tips, and design-forward plating ideas, elevating it beyond a recipe collection into a guide for making food feel special.
Why Jake Is the Perfect TableWith Partner
At TableWith, we believe in food as a connector: a way to bring people together, spark conversation, and build memories around a shared table. Jake’s voice - lighthearted, inventive, generous - is exactly in that spirit. His recipes are meant to be shared, celebrated, and adapted for your own style.
We’re honored to spotlight Dinner Party Animal this month and can’t wait for you to dig into Jake’s recipes. Through the TableWith app, you’ll be able to:
· Explore our handpicked favorites from Dinner Party Animal
· Build your own Cookbook Club around his recipes
· Access special content from Jake himself (tips, behind-the-scenes, extra ideas)
Cook Dinner Party Animal with Us
Let’s bring Jake’s vibrant food to your table. Download or open the TableWith app, and you’ll be able to:
· Add Dinner Party Animal recipes into your meal plans
· Share your versions and adaptations with fellow cooks
· Join in a virtual (or local) cookbook club revolving around this month’s recipes
We hope you’ll fall in love with Dinner Party Animal just as we have. Here’s to making every meal feel like a celebration - no invitation required.
COOKING, THE JAKE COHEN WAY
Get ready for what very well might be the very best chocolate cake in the world