Jacques Pépin has always been something of a rebel. He moved to Paris at 17 to follow his then-unfashionable passion for working in restaurants. He left a robust career cooking for Charles de Gaulle ...

Essential Pépin, Jacques Pépin’s newest cooking series, airing on KQED this fall. In his 13th show with KQED, the legendary chef and renowned teacher once again shares his food, family, and passion ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Whether potato, pasta or chopped, salads are essential summer eating. So celebrate the delicious diversity of salads over the next few months as AP features the best recipes by the ...

Jacques makes Lobster in Artichoke Hearts, Shrimp Pane and Escoffier Quenelles. Jacques makes Lobster in Artichoke Hearts and then Shrimp Pane on Watercress. Jacques used to make Escoffier Quenelles ...

Jacques Pépin set the stage for what we know today as the modern chef. His work was never one-dimensional—whether he was pioneering cooking shows on TV, writing cookbooks (he’s penned more than 30), ...

Jacques loves seafood! He highlights a wonderful seafood medley, freshwater fish and more. Jacques’ diet includes plenty of seafood. He loves recipes like flavorful Grilled Swordfish with Spicy Yogurt ...

Back in the woods, behind the kitchen, French and American flags fly over Jacques Pepin's petanque court. He launches his heavy, metallic ball toward a visitor's, popping it off course with a sharp, ...