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Essential Pépin : More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food by Jacques Pépin (2011, Hardcover)
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The Essential Pépin Cook Book is a comprehensive collection of more than 700 all-time favorites from the renowned French chef Jacques Pépin. With recipes spanning various categories such as soups, salads, pasta, poultry, and desserts, this first edition hardcover book is a must-have for any cooking enthusiast. Complete with a DVD to enhance your culinary experience, this book showcases Pépin's expertise and passion for French cuisine, making it an essential addition to your kitchen library. Brand new, from a clean, smoke-free and pet-free home.
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For the first time ever, the legendary chef collects and updates the best recipes from his six-decade career. With a searchable DVD demonstrating every technique a cook will ever need. In his more than sixty years as a chef, Jacques Pépin has earned a reputation as a champion of simplicity. His recipes are classics. They find the shortest, surest route to flavor, avoiding complicated techniques. Now, in a book that celebrates his life in food, the world's most famous cooking teacher winnows his favorite recipes from the thousands he has created, streamlining them even further. They include Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style, which Jacques enjoyed as a young chef while bar-crawling in Paris; Linguine with Clam Sauce and Vegetables, a frequent dinner chez Jacques; Grilled Chicken with Tarragon Butter, which he makes indoors in winter and outdoors in summer; Five-Peppercorn Steak, his spin on a bistro classic; Mémé's Apple Tart, which his mother made every day in her Lyon restaurant; and Warm Chocolate Fondue Soufflé, part cake, part pudding, part soufflé, and pure bliss. Essential Pépin spans the many styles of Jacques's cooking: homey country French, haute cuisine, fast food Jacques-style, and fresh contemporary American dishes. Many of the recipes are globally inspired, from Mexico, across Europe, or the Far East. In the accompanying searchable DVD, Jacques shines as a teacher, as he demonstrates all the techniques a cook needs to know. This truly is the essential Pépin.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
ISBN-100547232799
ISBN-139780547232799
eBay Product ID (ePID)99532483
Product Key Features
Book TitleEssential Pépin : more than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food
Number of Pages704 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicRegional & Ethnic / French, General
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking, Référence
TypeNot Available
AuthorJacques Pépin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight61.1 Oz
Item Length10.4 in
Item Width8.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Pépin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." --Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet -- or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." --Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Pépin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." --Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." --Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USAToday "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Ppin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." e"Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet e" or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." e"Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Ppin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." e"Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." e"Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Ppin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." -Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet - or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." -Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Ppin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." -Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." -Lidia Bastianich, "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Pepin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Pepin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Pépin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." -Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet - or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." -Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Pépin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." -Dan Barber "Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." -Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Ppin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." --Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet -- or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." --Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Ppin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." --Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." --Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Pépin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." -Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet - or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." -Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Pépin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." -Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." -Lidia Bastianich, "A must-have for any cookbook fan." --Edward Ash Millby for USA Today "... simple without being dumbed down; approachable yet still adventurous ... Whether he's explaining how to make Escoffier quenelles with mushroom sauce, black sea bass gravlax...or tarte tatin, [Pepin] makes it seem doable and shares tidbits of wisdom to boost confidence and kitchen knowledge... For serious cooks and beginners alike, this is an instant classic that would enhance almost any collection." - Publishers Weekly , starred"Jacques Ppin has been a constant inspiration to me. This book is a distillation of the very best of his creations, showing both the remarkable breadth of his cooking and the beautiful continuity of his dishes over the past sixty years. He makes food the way it should be made: Simple, seasonally ripe, pure, and impossible to resist." --Alice Waters"Jacques Pepin is The Master. The undisputed authority on . . . well, just about everything relating to food. If Jacques Pepin tells you this is the way to make an omelet -- or to roast a chicken, then for me, the matter is settled. As with all his works, this is a vital, essential volume that should live in your kitchen forever. Nobody knows more or does it better." --Anthony Bourdain" If there's a 'best of the best' in cookbooks, this is it --a lifetime of greatest hits from our favorite ambassador of French cuisine. These recipes are more than just mouthwatering; they are as lively, unpretentious, and appealing as the man behind them , reminding us (as if we needed reminding) why we fell in love with French food, and with Jacques Ppin, in the first place. An essential collection from an essential chef." --Dan Barber"Jacques Pepin is a true artist and a masterful one at that. His commitment to excellence and dedication to quality education are evident throughout his storied career. Essential Pepin reflects his incredible body of work in what feels like an important literary achievement , and we, his pupils, are ever so fortunate to benefit from the breadth of knowledge within its pages. I often find that with Jacques Pepin, whether in print or on television, I walk away from my time with him having learned a little something more, and I feel a bit richer for that." --Lidia Bastianich
Dewey Edition23
Lccn2011-016057
Dewey Decimal641.5944
Lc Classification NumberTx719.P4578 2011
Table of ContentIntroduction xi Soups 1 Salads 35 Eggs and Cheese 63 Pasta, Rice, Grains, and Potatoes 87 Breads, Sandwiches, and Pizzas 125 Shellfish and Fish 149 Poultry and Game 245 Meat 311 Charcuterie and Offal 371 Vegetables and Side Dishes 401 Fruit Desserts 469 Puddings, Sweet Soufflés, and Crepes 513 Cakes, Cookies, and Candies 539 Tarts, Pies, and Pastries 571 Frozen Desserts 601 Basics 609 Producer's Acknowledgments 627 Index 631
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- Mar 31, 2025
Essential Pepin : More than 700 All Time Favorites From My Life in Food
Pepin is a top rated French chef and has organized his book "Essential Pepin : More than 700 All Time Favorites From My Life in Food" to be user friendly for any cook, even a beginner. He has a CD included with so much information on cooking techniques. It is hard to find a good French cookbook , this one is excellent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 03, 2020
This is a beautifully illustrated volume of recipes, with easy to follow recipes. Plenty of interesting choices for any occasion!
I bought a new copy of this cook book, "Essential Pepin," a couple of years ago for my husband and didn't use it, so sold it to a used book store, mistake, so wanted to replace it with another one.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 15, 2022
The Essential Pepin is more than essential
Jacques Pepin is one of the great chefs of the world. This book, based on his TV series, with 700 recipes is not as detailed as Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking", but the recipes have sufficient details to make a successful dish. The accompanying DVD covers the basics of cooking from how to tie and apron, to making chocolate cups, to killing a live lobster. Pepin in this cookbook is not a French purist but includes fusion dishes like Peking-style chicken and African-style chicken. It is a good addition to one's library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 02, 2021
Great book
Great book. So happy I’ve got it. Easy, delicious recipes. Unpretentious style. Jacques Pepin is one of my favorite chefs.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 12, 2021
Extraordinary Cookbook
My favorite cookbook of all time. I have over 100 cookbooks. This is marvelous. Every recipe is so easy to make and so rewarding to serve and share. People think I am a superior cook, but it is Jacques!! His recipes have greatly enhanced my families happiness.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 07, 2020
Jacques Does it Right!
There is no better chef than Jacques Pepin and this book shows that. Tons of great recipes and wonderful little sketches that he drew himself. You won't regret this big, thick hardbound book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Oct 20, 2020
The Best.
This book is the best. If you put all cook books together, this book is the winner hands down. Happy Cooking!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 10, 2023
Awesome!
Best Cookbook from Chef Pepin! Got this one for my girlfriend's Birthday. She's been trying to steal for years!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 09, 2021
great value
Great tome from a great chef.....I lost my first copy in a move, and am so happy to have it replaced.......Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 23, 2021
Great
Terrific recipe reference bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
