Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef's Recipes and Stories of the Humble Bird by Jacques Pépin

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    • Ingredients: whole chicken; spinach; mushrooms; Swiss cheese; mozzarella cheese; bread dough
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  • ISBN 10 0358654513
  • ISBN 13 9780358654513
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  • Published Sep 27 2022
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 288
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Harper Collins
  • Imprint Harvest

Publishers Text

Chicken may not be a fancy or extravagant ingredient, but for master chef Jacques Pépin, it is the one he turns to regularly. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jacques reminisces on his life through the lens of the humble bird, from his childhood in rural France, where he chased chickens and watched as his maman turned them into her poulet à la crème, to his demanding apprenticeship and long, illustrious career—cooking Chicken Chasseur for Charles de Gaulle and his family, turning down a chance to work as JFK’s White House Chef for a job at Howard Johnson’s, and appearing on television alongside food-world luminaries like Julia Child. Throughout are Jacques’ favorite chicken and egg recipes, conveyed as if he were sharing them over a dinner table. Most significantly, the book displays dozens of Jacques’ stunning paintings of chickens. “If it clucks or scratches, it’s likely that Jacques has painted it.” This unique little book is the next best thing to a visit to Jacques’ home, which would include a tour of his art studio, captivating conversation as he cooks, and a toast with a glass of wine over a simple meal of perfect roast chicken.

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