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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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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.