Over the years, many a grandchild has tried to count each and every chicken in my kitchen, and many a grandchild has failed. Every time they think they’ve found them all, I point out one or two more.
Little did I know that one of my favorite chefs, Jacques Pépin, shared my love for this humble bird. In his recent book Art of the Chicken, Jacques tells us about his two great passions: cooking and painting. Chickens are at the heart of the story.
My Hubby knows me well and he knows my passions. For my birthday he presented me this autographed print of Black and Yellow Rooster by Jacques. It is now the chicken my grandchildren will always see first when they come into my kitchen.
For your cooking pleasure, here are some of my favorite recipes by Jacques Pépin. As you prepare them, you will know that the entire staff of the SFH Test Kitchen wishes you:
Happy Cooking!
Unlock the Secrets of Jacques’s Onion Soup Mystery Recipe
What are the two mystery ingredients in Jacques Pepin’s recipe for French onion soup Lyonnaise-style? Chef Blondie will show you what they are.
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How to Prepare an Elegant RV Meal
Join Chef Blondie as she shows you how to prepare an elegant yet easy RV meal by Jacques Pépin. In her latest YouTube video, “Dining by Candlelight,” she takes you on a culinary adventure inside the cramped kitchen of our cozy 24-foot motorhome. You will be amazed by the simplicity…
How to Cook Jacques’s Summertime Pasta – Chef Blondie’s Test results
The July sun is beating down and the mercury is rising, that makes this the perfect time to try Jacques Pépin’s Summertime Pasta. After all, the last thing the SFH Test Kitchen wants is to spend hours in a hot kitchen. But that doesn’t mean that we’re ready to sacrifice…
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How to Elevate Homestead Chicken
We prepared this inexpensive chicken liver pâté at the request of a friend. We found that this delightful dish can be prepared quickly from easily obtainable ingredients. This dish takes a product from a humble homestead and transforms it into a exquisite delicacy. With Jacques Pépin’s recipe for Chicken Liver…
Pasta Primavera Your Grandkids will Love
When you prepare it with the help of your children or grandchildren, Pasta Primavera becomes special. This adaptation of a recipe by Jacques Pépin gives you the opportunity to share in making a simple, tasty dish. It teaches the young ones in your life about the joys of fresh, seasonal…
How to Master Jacques’s Peculiar Chuck Roast Technique
The rich aroma of seared beef and fresh garden herbs fills our small farmhouse kitchen; today, we’re making Jacques Pepin’s “Small Chuck Roast with Red Onion Sauce.” Outside our window, the Redbud tree is showing off its springtime colors and our river is surging happily, filled with recent April showers.…
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How to use your frozen tomatoes
You stored away your bumper crop and now you’re wondering how to use your frozen tomatoes. You’re also wondering what to serve on a chilly day. This is where Chef Blondie and the amazing Jacques Pépin come to your rescue. Tonight the menu will include Jacques’s Velvet Tomato Soup made…
Simple Beef Chili by Jacques
Why do you need to try a simple beef chili by Jacques Pépin? My Hubby and I can think of three good reasons. – First, it’s been a cold January, and Jacques’s recipe will warm you up. Second, the Super Bowl is coming up, and this chili makes a great…