Are you looking for a simple but stunning summer dessert that requires little to no cooking? If so, this light, not-too-sweet, coffee panna cotta from Jacques Pépin is for you. It is easy to pull together and can be made in advance. Easy dessert for summer...
One of my favorite chefs of all time is Jacques Pépin. Over the years I have spent a lot of time with him - watching his PBS television shows, reading his books, and cooking his recipes. I cannot claim an acquaintance but I do possess a deep admiration for the master....
National Soup Month - Week #4 Mushroom Velouté sounds fancy but it is a straight-forward and delicious cream of mushroom soup. Please don't begin to compare it with the canned stuff (which absolutely has its uses but can't compare as a standalone). "Velouté" means...
Salmon rillettes are an elegant, make-ahead spread, perfect for a New Year's Eve celebration or a New Year's Day brunch. This is another recipe revived from the Moveable Feast vault from a meal celebrating master chef Jacques Pépin. Among the dishes served that...
I always need a little something sweet to end a meal, especially dinner. These individual gâteaux are Jacques Pépin's version of an icebox cake and make the perfect post-meal treat. There is no cooking involved which makes it ideal for the summer when you're avoiding...
As we came out of our post-holiday food coma, we found ourselves assessing the leftovers. Ham bones and turkey carcasses were used for stock. Roast beef and potatoes were turned into shepherd's pie. Roast vegetables were used in a frittata. There is little in the...
I grew up watching cooking programs on PBS - Julia Child, the Frugal Gourmet, and the Galloping Gourmet to name a few. I love that Jacques Pépin has remained loyal to PBS and his KQED roots. I've enjoyed his solo programs as well as those he shared with his daughter...
After watching an episode of Jacques Pépin's More Fast Food My Way, I was inspired to make his Butternut Squash Velvet Soup. It's so easy and so simple and highlights the beautiful flavor of butternut squash. I replaced half the olive oil with bacon fat to give...