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Essential Pepin
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Season 1
Episode 14
Jacques likes to celebrate his international roots when his daughter Claudine and granddaughter Shorey visit. Grilled Leg of Lamb reflects his time in the U.S., and Pork Loin Tournedos with Cream and Calvados represents his French heritage. Puerto Rican Pork and Beans honors his wife Gloria’s family, and Jacques ends the show with a stew that his mother used to make, Lamb Navarin.
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Ricotta Dumplings with Red Pepper Sauce make an easy lunch or supper.
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Jacques uses the oft-forgotten liver in a recipe for Pork Liver Pate.
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Jacques makes the perfect French Fry, plus more classic potato dishes.
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Jacques makes Cheesecake with Apricot-Blueberry Sauce and classic flan and mousse.
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Jacques makes Ragout of Asparagus and two gratins -- Zucchini and Tomato and Cauliflower.
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Jacques prepares Cured Salmon in Molasses, followed by two different preparations of tuna.
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Jacques demonstrates a Risotto with Vegetables that can make a perfect vegetarian meal.