Jussie and Jurnee Smollett join family for Food Network series ‘Smollett Eats’

If you are looking for some inspiration for some good home cooking, look no further than the Smollett clan as the multi-talented family takes us to the dining room with the new Food Network series “Smollett Eats.”

Television audiences already know Jussie Smollett from the hit show “Empire”and sis Jurnee Smollett-Bell from the WGN series “Underground.” Now the rest of the family gets to shine as the six siblings headed by culinary ace Jake and other brothers and sisters, Jocqui, Jojo and Jazz, take us into the Smollett Family kitchen.

This family cooks together with love, laughs and just a bit of competitive spirit, and “Smollett Eats” gives viewers a glimpse into the relationships that make these six siblings so much fun.

In the premiere episode, busy mom Jazz challenges her brothers to plan the menu for her daughter Nylah’s second birthday party. Jazz has a party-planner vision, and she isn’t looking for ordinary weekend fare – her theme is ‘tea for two’ and the vibe is pretty, classy and sophisticated. 

As Jazz takes off to run errands, Jake, Jocqui, Jojo and Jussie step up with their take on Mini CroqueMonsieurs, kid-friendly Vegetable and Fruit Shapes with Yogurt Dip and their sister’s famous Lemon Lavender Cupcakes. Little Nylah also stops by for a visit with her uncles, and Jussie gets some one-on-one time with his adorable niece. 

Then, with the tables set and decorations in place, the guests arrive for Nylah’s birthday bash! Upcoming episodes feature brothers Jake and Jojo vs. sisters Jazz and Jurnee in a food truck challenge, Jake and Jussie’s pop-up dinner at a Hollywood comedy club and visits from family matriarch Janet Smollett.

The new six-episode series premieres Saturday, August 20th at 12:30 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network.