Essential Pepin

ESSENTIAL PEPIN is the culmination of chef Jacques Pepin's 60+ years of experience in the kitchen. In this new series, Jacques welcomes his daughter Claudine, granddaughter Shorey and lifelong friends and colleagues to cook with him. In each ingredient-driven episode, the 75-year-old culinary legend provides step-by-step instruction for creating a mouth-watering dish and demonstrates his impeccable technique, from chopping an onion or peeling a softly boiled egg to breaking down a leg of lamb. The series encourages novices to take their first culinary steps and entices seasoned home chefs to try something new.

Sat, Nov 22 11:00 P.M. Veg-In!     NH Create (11.4)

Ragout Of Asparagus; Zucchini And Tomato Gratin; Cauliflower Gratin; Artichoke Hearts Helen; Corn Tempura.

Mon, Nov 24 12:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Mon, Nov 24 4:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Tue, Nov 25 3:00 A.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Sat, Nov 29 11:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Mon, Dec 1 12:00 P.M. Special Spuds     NH Create (11.4)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Potato Ragout; Gratin Dauphinoise; Cream Puff Potatoes.

Mon, Dec 1 4:00 P.M. Special Spuds     NH Create (11.4)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Potato Ragout; Gratin Dauphinoise; Cream Puff Potatoes.

Tue, Dec 2 3:00 A.M. Special Spuds     NH Create (11.4)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Potato Ragout; Gratin Dauphinoise; Cream Puff Potatoes.

Sat, Dec 6 11:00 P.M. Special Spuds     NH Create (11.4)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes; Potato Ragout; Gratin Dauphinoise; Cream Puff Potatoes.

Mon, Dec 8 12:00 P.M. Economical Offal     NH Create (11.4)

Pork Liver Pate; Roast Sausage With Potatoes; Braised Sweetbreads In Mirepoix; Braised Tongue With Lentils.

Mon, Dec 8 4:00 P.M. Economical Offal     NH Create (11.4)

Pork Liver Pate; Roast Sausage With Potatoes; Braised Sweetbreads In Mirepoix; Braised Tongue With Lentils.

Tue, Dec 9 3:00 A.M. Economical Offal     NH Create (11.4)

Pork Liver Pate; Roast Sausage With Potatoes; Braised Sweetbreads In Mirepoix; Braised Tongue With Lentils.

Sat, Dec 13 11:00 P.M. Economical Offal     NH Create (11.4)

Pork Liver Pate; Roast Sausage With Potatoes; Braised Sweetbreads In Mirepoix; Braised Tongue With Lentils.

Mon, Dec 15 12:00 P.M. Cozy Carbs     NH Create (11.4)

Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables.

Mon, Dec 15 4:00 P.M. Cozy Carbs     NH Create (11.4)

Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables.

Tue, Dec 16 3:00 A.M. Cozy Carbs     NH Create (11.4)

Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables.

Fri, Dec 19 9:00 P.M. Savory Staples     NH Create (11.4)

Risotto With Vegetables; Darphin Potatoes; Skillet Sweet Potato; Green Couscous; Corn Polenta With Mushroom Ragout.

Fri, Dec 19 10:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Fri, Dec 19 11:00 P.M. Souper Soups for Supper     NH Create (11.4)

Tomato Chowder With Mollet Eggs; Black Bean Soup With Bananas; Garlic Soup; Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style; Consomme.

Sat, Dec 20 12:00 A.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Sat, Dec 20 1:00 A.M. Sweet Endings     NH Create (11.4)

Chocolate Mint Truffettes; Quick Almond And Plum Cake; Tuiles A L'orange; Summer Cornets Susie.

Sat, Dec 20 10:00 A.M. Savory Staples     NH Create (11.4)

Risotto With Vegetables; Darphin Potatoes; Skillet Sweet Potato; Green Couscous; Corn Polenta With Mushroom Ragout.

Sat, Dec 20 11:00 A.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Sat, Dec 20 12:00 P.M. Souper Soups for Supper     NH Create (11.4)

Tomato Chowder With Mollet Eggs; Black Bean Soup With Bananas; Garlic Soup; Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style; Consomme.

Sat, Dec 20 1:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Sat, Dec 20 2:00 P.M. Sweet Endings     NH Create (11.4)

Chocolate Mint Truffettes; Quick Almond And Plum Cake; Tuiles A L'orange; Summer Cornets Susie.

Sat, Dec 20 11:00 P.M. Cozy Carbs     NH Create (11.4)

Ricotta Dumplings With Red Pepper Sauce; Macaroni Beaucaire; Gnocchi Maison; Linguine With Clam Sauce And Vegetables.

Sun, Dec 21 12:00 P.M. Savory Staples     NH Create (11.4)

Risotto With Vegetables; Darphin Potatoes; Skillet Sweet Potato; Green Couscous; Corn Polenta With Mushroom Ragout.

Sun, Dec 21 1:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Sun, Dec 21 2:00 P.M. Souper Soups for Supper     NH Create (11.4)

Tomato Chowder With Mollet Eggs; Black Bean Soup With Bananas; Garlic Soup; Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style; Consomme.

Sun, Dec 21 3:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Sun, Dec 21 4:00 P.M. Sweet Endings     NH Create (11.4)

Chocolate Mint Truffettes; Quick Almond And Plum Cake; Tuiles A L'orange; Summer Cornets Susie.

Sun, Dec 21 9:00 P.M. Savory Staples     NH Create (11.4)

Risotto With Vegetables; Darphin Potatoes; Skillet Sweet Potato; Green Couscous; Corn Polenta With Mushroom Ragout.

Mon, Dec 22 2:00 A.M. Savory Staples     NH Create (11.4)

Risotto With Vegetables; Darphin Potatoes; Skillet Sweet Potato; Green Couscous; Corn Polenta With Mushroom Ragout.

Mon, Dec 22 12:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Mon, Dec 22 4:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Mon, Dec 22 9:00 P.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Tue, Dec 23 2:00 A.M. Fine Finishes     NH Create (11.4)

Cheesecake With Apricot-Blueberry Sauce; Flan A La Vanille With Caramel-Cognac Sauce; Chocolate Mousse; Bread And Butter Pudding.

Tue, Dec 23 3:00 A.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Tue, Dec 23 9:00 P.M. Souper Soups for Supper     NH Create (11.4)

Tomato Chowder With Mollet Eggs; Black Bean Soup With Bananas; Garlic Soup; Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style; Consomme.

Wed, Dec 24 2:00 A.M. Souper Soups for Supper     NH Create (11.4)

Tomato Chowder With Mollet Eggs; Black Bean Soup With Bananas; Garlic Soup; Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style; Consomme.

Wed, Dec 24 9:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Thu, Dec 25 2:00 A.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Thu, Dec 25 9:00 P.M. Sweet Endings     NH Create (11.4)

Chocolate Mint Truffettes; Quick Almond And Plum Cake; Tuiles A L'orange; Summer Cornets Susie.

Fri, Dec 26 2:00 A.M. Sweet Endings     NH Create (11.4)

Chocolate Mint Truffettes; Quick Almond And Plum Cake; Tuiles A L'orange; Summer Cornets Susie.

Sat, Dec 27 11:00 P.M. Classic Conclusions     NH Create (11.4)

Crepes A La Confiture; Orange Souffle Crepes; Baked Alaska; Apricot And Pistachio Souffle.

Mon, Dec 29 12:00 P.M. Easy and Elegant Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Lobster In Artichoke Hearts; Shrimp Pane On Watercress; Escoffier Quenelles; Monkfish Roulade.

Mon, Dec 29 4:00 P.M. Easy and Elegant Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Lobster In Artichoke Hearts; Shrimp Pane On Watercress; Escoffier Quenelles; Monkfish Roulade.

Tue, Dec 30 3:00 A.M. Easy and Elegant Seafood     NH Create (11.4)

Lobster In Artichoke Hearts; Shrimp Pane On Watercress; Escoffier Quenelles; Monkfish Roulade.


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