There was a time when cooking was about, well, cooking. Then it became something much more.

Among names like Julia Child, Alain Ducasse, and Auguste Escoffier, Jacques Pépin has cemented himself as a culinary legend. The French chef has received 24 James Beard Awards, written over 30 ...

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 ...

Jacques Pépin’s Creme au Chocolate is a cross between chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding, made with a custard of milk, eggs, and sugar that boils briefly. He stirs the hot mixture into bittersweet ...

From “The Art of Jacques Pépin” by Jacques Pépin, who writes: “This is a classic recipe, usually made with veal, but it works just as well using a chicken breast, which is much easier to find and less ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iconic chef Jacques Pépin poses in the kitchen of his residence in Madison, Conn., Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (Dave Zajac/Hearst ...

Jacques Pépin is proof that beautiful cooking doesn’t need to rely on excess or luxury ingredients in order to be delicious. The renowned chef grew up in France during World War II's rationing, an ...

The beloved chef, who brought French cooking skills to the American masses, is celebrating his upcoming birthday with 90 parties around the country. The chef Jacques Pépin won’t turn 90 until Dec. 18, ...

Legendary French chef Jacques Pépin made a special appearance in New Haven last week, sharing stories from his extraordinary career. A culinary icon, Pépin has written over 30 books and is decorated ...

The Big Ideas: What Is History? How we cook and what we eat are an intimate reflection of our personal and collective pasts. By Jacques Pépin Jacques Pépin has been a chef and educator for more than ...