First published 2025
Jacques Pépin presents a dual celebration of his twin creative passions in this collection released for his 90th birthday. The legendary French chef curates 99 recipes he cooks most often, from Bread and Onion Soup to Chocolate Soufflé, organizing them by course to guide readers through complete meals. Each recipe reflects Pépin's signature approach: classic techniques made accessible for home cooks. Alongside the culinary instruction, Pépin displays his paintings created over sixty years, pairing visual art with edible creations. The recipes span his repertoire, including Radicchio Salad with Garlic Dressing, Baked Salmon with Pesto Butter, Chicken Legs with Yams, and Oranges in Caramel. This cookbook offers both practical instruction and artistic inspiration, inviting readers to engage with cooking as creative expression rather than mere sustenance preparation.
Genres: biography, art, cooking, cookbooks, food-and-drink
Vibes: accessible, artistic, celebratory, inspirational, intimate
Tropes: dual-narrative, life-retrospective, mentor-wisdom
Setting: France
Period: 90th birthday celebration
288 pages · Hardcover · Harvest