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!
Serendipity Chicken with Cream Sauce
Jacques Pépin’s Chicken in Cream Sauce (Poulet à la Crème) is an adaptation of his mother’s recipe. Jacques added white wine and mushrooms to the basic recipe. This change brings about a subtle sophistication in the flavor. Of course, the Serendipity Farmhouse Test Kitchen staff and I knew this would…
A Birthday to Crow About
Let me tell you all about my birthday. It was a birthday to crow about. Is a birthday just a party? Must there be balloons, cake, and ice cream? Is there some magic and mystery in the passing of a year? If you live here at Serendipity Farmhouse you really…
Simple Rice with Mushrooms & Asparagus – Jacques’s Way
Jacques Pepin’s Rice with Mushrooms and Steamed Asparagus is a most simple and tasty meal. It’s perfectly suited for cooking in an RV or a small farmhouse kitchen. In this post, the formidable Serendipity Farmhouse Mobile Test Kitchen chefs will show you how it’s done. And I, Pierre LeChat, will…
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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin Jacques’s Way
The menu for the week was blank. Blondie and Ol’ Fuzz Face were in torrid disagreement on what to do. All they could find in the freezer were two pork tenderloin steaks. There was great unhappiness in the air. In a desperate move, I, the one and only Pierre LeChat,…
The Great Vinaigrette Challenge
After weeks of preparation, the day of The Great Vinaigrette Challenge has arrived. Finally, we will find out which vinaigrette recipe is better – Julia Child’s Lemon-Oil Dressing or Jacques Pépin’s Vinaigrette in a Jar. If you have not read our two preceding posts, here and here, now is the…
Jacques Pépin’s Vinaigrette – Is It Better than Julia’s?
You want to make a vinaigrette for your guests. It has to be just right, but you’re running out of time. What do you do? In our last post, we saw how Julia Child makes her Lemon-Oil Dressing. Now, you are going to learn how Jacques Pépin makes his classic…
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Jacques’ Lamb Stew
If you’re looking for a winter recipe to take the chill off, nothing beats a nice hearty stew. Jacques Pepin’s stew recipe uses lamb breast, chopped vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Jacques’ Lentil Salad – SFH TK Test
If you have not had the good fortune to meet me and experience my fascinating wit and charm, I am Pierre LeChat, gourmand and expert on all that is food. Recently, I have been most graciously invited by the soon-to-be-world-famous Serendipity Farmhouse Test Kitchen (SFH TK) to host this series…