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Essential Pepin
All Puffed Up
Season 1
Episode 15
Jacques doesn’t like to waste anything--not even the dough trimmings from his puff pastry. He makes cookies like Pigs Ears and Sugared Puff Paste Sticks once he’s used his Fast Puff Pastry for Crystallized Puff Paste of Orange, Choux a la Crème and a traditional Chocolate Paris-Brest Cake.
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Jacques demonstrates a simple way to bone out a chicken and more--with his family’s help.
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Jacques takes Sea Bass, Striped Bass and Codfish from the ocean to the plate.
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Jacques demonstrates desserts that impress guests, but don’t stress out the chefs!
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Jacques cooks his aunt’s quiche, his mother’s Eggs Jeannette, a savory flan and more.
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Jacques loves seafood! He highlights a wonderful seafood medley, freshwater fish and more.
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Pastry chef Emily Luchetti joins Jacques for treats to tempt every sweet tooth.
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Jacques showcases soups from his childhood, a French classic and more!
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Game might seem intimidating, but it’s fairly easy to find these days--and it’s delicious.
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It’s eggs all the ways: Eggs in Ramekins, Eggs en Cocotte, a Flat Potato Omelet and more.
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Jacques is rolling in dough, baking Soda Bread, Gros Pain, a tender Brioche and more.
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Jacques, his daughter and granddaughter all enjoy some delicious shellfish.
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Jacques honors his roots with recipes reflecting his U.S., French and Puerto Rican family.