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Essential Pepin
Savory Staples
Season 1
Episode 1
Jacques demonstrates a step-by-step recipe of Risotto with Vegetables that can make a perfect vegetarian meal. Other dishes include traditional Dauphin Potatoes, sometimes known as Rosti potatoes, and an all-American Skillet Sweet Potato recipe. Then, in the blink of an eye, Jacques stirs together a very flavorful Middle Eastern Green Couscous. He follows this with a Corn Polenta with Mushroom Rag
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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 uses his Fast Puff Pastry for everything from Choux a la Creme to Pigs Ears.