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 ...

That old culinary workhorse, the chicken, gets a clever consideration in this delightfully illustrated combination cookbook and memoir. In laying out the dozens of recipes, venerable chef Pépin ...

Chicken Persillade is a golden, garlicky, herb-covered chicken that comes together in about 15 minutes, and is my new ...

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 ...

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