
Essential Pépin
Jacques makes the perfect French Fry, plus more classic potato dishes.

Jacques makes the perfect French Fry, plus more classic potato dishes.

Jacques makes Cheesecake with Apricot-Blueberry Sauce and classic flan and mousse.

Jacques makes Ragout of Asparagus and two gratins -- Zucchini and Tomato and Cauliflower.

Jacques helps daughter Claudine make an easy Tartelettes Aux Fruit Panaches.

Jacques prepares Cured Salmon in Molasses, followed by two different preparations of tuna.

Jacques demonstrates a Risotto with Vegetables that can make a perfect vegetarian meal.

Aarón Sánchez cooks Albóndigas Tacos. Ming makes Salted Watercress Scallion Pancakes.

Julia Child tours a California vineyard. With Brooks Firestone and Rene Verdon.

Julia Child visits Fisherman's Wharf. With Sally Darr and Richard Arrowood.

Julia picks a plump and perfect chicken. With Wolfgang Puck and Richard Graff.

Julia prepares chocolate truffles. With Leslee Reis and Louis Martini.

Julia prepares Cheese Stuffed Dates. With Jim Cohen and Richard G. Peterson.

Julia's makes Kentucky Ham Puffs for a dinner with James Beard as the guest of honor.

Chef Maria Loi makes Spit Roasted Lamp and Celery Root Soup in Athens.

Chef Maria Loi prepares a Bitter Orange Salad and a Multigrain Soup in Corfu.

Chef Maria Loi cooks Pasta with Shrimp and Potatoes with Wild Greens and Feta in Corfu.

Chef Maria Loi prepares Chickpeas with Local Aromatics and an Artichoke Pie in Tinos.

On Naxos, Chef Maria Loi makes a traditional Kayana (Scrambled Eggs with Tomato).

Eggplant Cushions Sea Bass Curried Cole-Slaw Melon/Strawberry Dessert.

Jacques' summer always includes fishing. He prepares a poached cod in light cream sauce.