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Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul

Wonders Of The Sea

Season 1 Episode 125

Arriving in New York with a repertoire of French recipes and techniques, Jacques joined the team at Howard Johnson to learn about American food. Today, he shares his expansive knowledge of that cookery, combining it with his traditional French training.

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12/23/2025
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Julia Remembered
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26:47
Jacques takes a stroll down memory lane as he prepares dishes enjoyed with Julia Child.
Catch O’ The Day
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Jacques’ summer itinerary includes fishing and cooking the wonderful bounty from the sea.
Offal Good
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Jacques espouses on the virtues of offal and prepares a menu of variety meats.
Global Gastronomy
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Jacques brings together culinary treasures from exotic cuisines around the world.
Taste Bud Temptations
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Jacques’ granddaughter Shorey stops by to help make dessert.
Cooking For The President
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Jacques’ cooking career includes time cooking for the French President.
La Cocina Olé
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Annual trips to Mexico and visits with Rick Bayless are the inspiration for this episode.
Autumn Leaves
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Jacques Pépin shares a seasonal menu for Autumn.
Chef in Training
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Shorey arrives for a tutorial from her grandfather on how to make Crepes.
Cooking From Le Pelican
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Jacques and Claudine recreate his mother’s restaurant recipes from Le Pelican, in France.
Toast To Julia
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Jacques raises a glass – and a fork! – to his beloved friend Julia Child.
All In The Family
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Jacques’ daughter Claudine joins him at the stove to cook his mother's classic recipes.
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