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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 honors his roots with recipes reflecting his U.S., French and Puerto Rican family.
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Jacques prepares Endive with Olives, a Gratin of Leeks, Classic Ratatouille and more.
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Jacques makes Lobster in Artichoke Hearts, Shrimp Pane and Escoffier Quenelles.
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Crepes a la Confiture are a childhood favorite, and the batter is quick and easy to make.
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Jacques prepares Cured Salmon in Molasses, followed by two different preparations of tuna.