Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple
Biographical Note: The winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, and author of twenty-nine cookbooks including A Grandfather's Lessons, Ja cques Pépin Heart & Soul in the Kitchen, and Essential Pépin, JACQUES PÉPIN has starred in twelve acclaimed PBS cooking series. He was awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor. Brief Description: "250 of master chef Jacques Pâepin's classic and timeless recipes for unexpectedly polished and satisfying meals with minimal prep and cleanup"-- Review Quotes: "Inexperienced home cooks and those in a hurry to put dinner on the table will appreciate this friendly, accessible collection." --Publishers Weekly "A comprehensive collection of everyday recipes that will encourage anyone who is short on time, but still interested in cooking fabulous food at home." --Library Journal, starred review "You might just learn a few breezy techniques for weeknight French-style dining with this new one from Pépin." --Epicurious "It's very good...I'm now so loyal to him that I've been cooking from it every night." --The New York Times "Even a James Beard award-winning celebrity chef sometimes likes to whip up a low-stress dish--though quite a few of the 250 recipes in Jacques Pepin Quick & Simple may entice more ambitious cooks." --AARP "Packed with more than 200 recipes, this book would make a great resource for busy young people who are just beginning their kitchen adventures." --BookPage "The recipes stand the test of time; this book will become a classic in your kitchen." --Food & Wine "For all his accomplishments, he never wavers from his goal of showing that anyone, regardless of ability or resources, can cook well, and enjoy the process." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "This update of a cookbook Pepin published in 2001 belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who has to regularly put dinner on the table for themselves and their families." --Town & Country Publisher Marketing: A New York Times bestseller! 250 of master chef Jacques Pépin's classic and timeless recipes for unexpectedly polished and satisfying meals with minimal prep and cleanup, perfect for quick weeknight dinners. You don't need a kitchen brigade, decades-honed skills, or expensive ingredients to cook and eat like master chef Jacques Pépin. Just like the rest of us, he doesn't always have as much time or energy as he'd like to put together a satisfying meal. So, he came up with Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, 250 simple recipes for surprisingly achievable, impressive fare. Covering homemade staples and every course, with tips for kitchen tools and equipment, pantry staples, and techniques to simplify and improve every dish you make, this foundational, classic collection is essential for every busy home cook who refuses to eat poorly. Dine on the Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce that Jacques is proud to serve, prepared in under an hour. Or, for healthier fare, Suprêmes of Chicken with Paprika comes together in under thirty minutes. Originally published as The Short-Cut Cook, this revised edition is a testament to Jacques' timeless food and advice, and now includes beautiful photographs. This foundational, classic collection from a master French chef is essential for every busy home cook who refuses to eat poorly. Here is Jacques Pépin's timeless advice for creating satisfying meals on a tight schedule. Fast Meals for Busy Nights: Enjoy impressive dishes like Braised Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce prepared in under an hour, or explore a variety of 30-minute meals like Suprêmes of Chicken with Paprika. Effortless Home Cooking: Discover 250 classic and timeless recipes that deliver polished, satisfying meals without requiring decades-honed skills or a kitchen brigade. Time-Saving Kitchen Tips: Learn the master chef's techniques for using the right kitchen tools and equipment to simplify and improve every dish you make with minimal prep and cleanup. A Well-Stocked Pantry: Find complete guidance on essential pantry staples so you are always able to create terrific meals on short notice. Review Citations: Library Journal 08/01/2020 pg. 91 (EAN 9780358352556, Hardcover) - *Starred Review Publishers Weekly 07/06/2020 (EAN 9780358352556, Hardcover) Booklist 10/01/2020 pg. 19 (EAN 9780358352556, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:Pepin, Jacques Jacques Pépin is the celebrated host of award-winning cooking shows on national public television, master chef, food columnist, cooking teacher, and author of nineteen cookbooks. Jacques is the dean of special programs at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and an adjunct faculty member at Boston University. Contributor Bio:Hopkins, Tom Tom Hopkins was a millionaire by the time he was twenty-seven. He began his career as a real estate agent (failing miserably and earning $42 a month). After investing his last few dollars in a sales training seminar, Tom quickly rose to the nation's number one sales position--setting records that still stand today. Believing sales people are made, not born, Tom has dedicated his professional life to training and inspiring people to achieve their highest potential. Author: Pepin, JacquesPublisher: Harvest PublicationsBinding: HardcoverPub Date: 2020-10-06BISAC: Cooking / Methods / Quick & Easy|Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants|Cooking / Garnishing & Food Presentation|Cooking / Reference|Cooking / Comfort Food|Cooking / Holiday / General|Health & Fitness / Exercise / General|Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets|Cooking / Methods / Raw Food|Cooking / Pet Food|Cooking / Health & Healing / Low Cholesterol|Cooking / Entertaining / General|Cooking / Regional & Cultural / FrenchSubjects: Quick and easy cookingWeight: 2.2 lbsISBN: 9780358352556ASIN: -SKU: SP-9780358352556