Jacques Pepin: More Fast Food My Way
This season, Jacques creates nearly 100 delicious recipes for every occasion - from a light snack to an elegant dinner - using readily available fresh foods, supermarket staples and simple techniques. Taking inspiration from around the world, his lamb stew, paella and Tibetan bread incorporate Asian, Latin American and diverse European influences, including his classic French background.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Simple Savers (#226H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Born in Lyon, France, Jacques demonstrates his regional version of fried and poached eggs as he makes the classic salad of Frisee Aux Lardon. Then, with thoughts of spring, he makes Spaghetti with Raw Tomato-Anchovy Sauce. A sweet ending, Jacques talks of time with his granddaughter while making impressive to look at, but simple to assemble, Chocolate Cups and Chocolate Rocher with Hazelnuts and Cornflakes - a combination of chocolate, hazelnuts and cornflakes.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED 9: Sun, Jul 2, 2017 -- 2:30pm
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 13, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me
Dessert First! (#223H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
When in doubt, start with dessert....and it's easy when you use a tortilla for the crust as Jacques does in Crisp Pear Tart. Fresh bay scallops are shown in the shell at their very best, and become too tempting to Jacques who can't resist nibbling on them, in a light, fresh tasting Bay Scallops in Mignonette Sauce. For a homier dish, Jacques shares his comforting Sausage Patties with Pumpkin Seeds and Mushrooms served with Cornmeal Mush.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Jul 5, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me
Crock of Flavor (#215H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Light, lean and big on flavor! This menu features Small Crocks of Shrimp in Hot Vegetable Broth and lean pork tenderloin in Pork Medallions with Grapes and Pomegranate Sauce accompanied by a melange of Spinach, Macadamia Nuts and Raisins. For dessert, it's Butter Pecan Ice Cream paired with Apple Maple Topping making a feast worthy of any company!
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, Jul 5, 2017 -- 5:30pm Remind me
Pop Over Anytime (#224H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Pantry staples and convenience foods take the stress out of visitors popping in! Jacques begins with a convenient, pre-made pizza shell for his Chorizo, Mushroom and Cheese Pizza. With a box of pasta and can of tuna from the cupboard, he creates Orecchiette with Fennel and Tuna. Lastly, a couple of eggs combined with the pantry staples of flour and sugar are whipped up into a kid friendly dessert, Popover with Apricot Jam.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 6, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me
Vegetable Fete (#225H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Jacques reminisces about his childhood and celebrates the bounty of the season. He cooks up a batch of ratatouille that can be served two ways - perfectly delicious on its own or with pasta in Ratatouille with Penne. Seafood stars in Shrimp with Cabbage and Red Caviar, and delicate peaches end the show in Jacques' classically made Peach Melba.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Jul 12, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me
Smooth Food (#216H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
With daughter Claudine visiting the kitchen, Jacques uses local blue cheese to make Mini Savory Cheesecakes on Arugula. Even when Claudine fails to coat the sides of the souffle dishes with breadcrumbs, they can still be unmolded for serving! Steamed Scrod Packages in Pimiento Sauce and Butternut Squash Saute complete the menu's savory dishes leaving a comforting Tapioca Banana Coconut Pudding for dessert.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, Jul 12, 2017 -- 5:30pm Remind me
Viva Espana! (#201) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Jacques' world travels influence his cooking and with this menu we'll savor the essence of Spain. Bold and Spicy Gazpacho kicks off the meal followed by Shellfish and Chicken Paella. A detour to pick up some Caribbean flavors makes the last dish of Pineapple in Dark Rum Sauce worth a trip to the kitchen.
Game Day Pressure (#217H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
For an unusual crispy snack to keep friends munching, Jacques makes Crunchy Kale. Then, forget long hours over the stove, Jacques shows how to make chile without fuss in a pressure cooker for a game day favorite Chile Con Carne with Lettuce and Cheese. For dessert, Pears Bonne Femme are easy and decadent. To add an eclectic note and bit of extravagance, Jacques makes potato pancakes, known as Criques. Served with Californian caviar these tasty morsels are both delicious and environmentally friendly!
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, Jul 19, 2017 -- 5:30pm Remind me
Citrus Thrill (#202) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Jacques fires up the kitchen with a mouth-watering Skirt Steak Grandma accented with freshly squeezed lime in anchovy and garlic sauce. He complements this hearty dish with a classic Gnocchi with Eggs and Scallions and Sauteed Curly Mustard Greens with Hot Sausage. The elegantly presented Chestnut Cream Mont-Blanc, with crushed pieces of scrumptious biscotti, chestnut puree, and whipped cream, is simply a delicious ending.
Perfect Presentations (#203H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Lobster Roll Medallions on Spinach Salad show off Jacques' new presentation of a summer seafood favorite. He proves that a craving for hearty food can be satisfied in minutes with Quick Lamb Stew where vegetables are cooked separately and the lamb is served rare. Then skip the time and effort it takes to make the crust for a tart and head straight for the filling in this shortcut that encases Small Berry Custards in pretty dishes.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Wed, Jul 26, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me
Light and Luscious (#218H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Endive, chicory, Belgium endive - Jacques explains these vegetables starting with Rigatoni with Lettuce and Eggplant and Sauteed Julienned Endive. A trip to the fish counter results in a harvest of some ocean "greens" too! Seaweed-lined bamboo steamer baskets hold fresh seafood in Steamed Fish and Shellfish Baskets. The pantry supplies dessert...dried figs and walnuts poached in wine and honey complement each other in Sauteed Stuffed Figs With Blueberries, a dessert that pairs perfectly with the sweet fortified wine, Madera.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Life: Wed, Jul 26, 2017 -- 5:30pm Remind me
Simple Sweet Notes (#204H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG (Secondary audio: DVI)
Jacques cuts the cooking time of a whole chicken in half with a pair of shears and a few cuts of his knife in this flavorful Roasted Split Chicken with a Mustard Crust. Fluffy Mashed Potatoes make the perfect side dish. Pizza is made quicker and easier when you use a ready made base, and Jacques personalizes it with an unusual twist when he crisps lavash to make Smoked Salmon Pizza garnished with capers, onion and cilantro. He concludes with a no-frills Greek Yogurt, Walnuts and Honey, arguably one of his fastest desserts.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
- KQED Plus: Thu, Jul 27, 2017 -- 2:00pm Remind me