We're big fans of Jacques Pépin for a multitude of reasons: his classic recipes are solid and foolproof; his calm, soothing cooking videos are some of our favorites; and we know that every time we ...

Jacques Pépin offers an ingenious saute method in this chicken thigh dish. He makes slits on the flesh side of the thighs along the bones so they cook faster, then sets them skin side down in a dry ...

Even the most basic, foolproof roast chicken recipe needs a brine. It adds flavor and ensures you get a tender final product. The typical process for brining involves placing the chicken in a solution ...

Next Sunday, July 14, is Bastille Day, a holiday celebrated in France with enthusiasm, delicious food, and fireworks. I mark the holiday by cooking a recipe thought up by one of my favorite French ...

“Proust had his madeleine, I have chickens,” declares Jacques Pepin in his latest book. Though long known for his talents in the kitchen, the nearly 87-year-old chef, author, and television star has ...

Jacques Pépin picks chanterelles every summer in the backyard of his Connecticut home. They pop from the ground, wavy golden goblets waiting for him in the shade. Those chanterelles, prized by chefs ...