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Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul

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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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Menu Memories
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Jacques and daughter, Claudine reminiscence about past menus enjoyed as a family.
Cuisine Économique
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Jacques demonstrates how home cooking using quality ingredients can be inexpensive.
Just Ducky!
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It’s a family reunion as Jacques’ daughter Claudine lends a helping hand in the kitchen.
Heirloom Favorites
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Jacques cooks down memory lane, sharing anecdotes from his childhood along the way.
Cooking Clever
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Jacques makes budget-friendly dishes made with inexpensive ingredients.
Ocean Harvest
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Jacques showcases four sophisticated seafood servings.
Kitchen Companions
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There’s never a dull moment when Jean-Claude joins Jacques in the kitchen!
Viva Mexico!
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Jacques spends some of the winter at his home-away-from-home, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
Sweet Endings with Shorey
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Jacques’ granddaughter Shorey is back in the kitchen and she’s all grown up!
Cuisine De Ma Cherie
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In honor of their love, Jacques prepares a meal of his wife Gloria’s favorites.
Shorey’s Petite Appetite
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Shorey, Jacques’ granddaughter joins him in the kitchen.
Gloria’s Favorites
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Jacques dedicates the dishes from this episode to his wife Gloria.
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