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!
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…
Recipe to Warm the Heart & Soul
These January days are growing colder. It’s the perfect time for a dinner of Beef Stew with Red Wine to warm the heart and soul. And as Christmastide draws to a close, perhaps you’ve decided it’s time to move away from rich holiday foods. You probably want to get back…
Jacques’s Macaroni and Cheese – How to Cook with your Grandchildren
Jacques Pépin did this macaroni, spinach, and ham gratin recipe with his granddaughter Shorey. The cookbook A Grandfather’s Lessons – In the Kitchen with Shorey tells the beautiful story. In the book, we find that Jacques’s macaroni and cheese recipe is a dish with flavorful additions that would make any…
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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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