Fast Proof (209): Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way

Minute Recipe:Cheesy Breadsticks. Bread takes time to make but Jacques Pepin shows viewers how to mix and bake a loaf of bread in one pot in his Slow and Easy Bread in a Pot. Next he shares his favorite eggs prepared in little containers known as Cocoette Eggs with Creamed Mushrooms. When Jacques raids the pantry and freezer, he finds the fixings to make a Ragout of Broccolini, Beans and Sausage. Fresh berries and a neat twist on a bought pastry crust end the meal with Cookie Dough Raspberry Tart.

[@jackellsworthsavage5384]

anybody have any tips re: fresh herbs/tomatoes v dried and/or canned? hate to write this, but the fresh stuff doesn't seem to have the same punch, flavor-wise, as those same ingredients when preserved? is this heresy?

[@godsnotdead6973]

you are not a heretic. with herbs, the drying intensifies the flavor. with tomatoes, they're preserved at the optimum time which also intensifies the flavor.

[@iainmcintosh6138]

I've heard a general rule for fresh vs. dried herbs is to triple the amount of fresh. So if a recipe calls for 1 tsp of dried, use 3 tsp of fresh. There are a few where this rule is a bit too much, like oregano, apparently it's best to start with 1.5x fresh and then taste and add more. Also if you're cooking something for a long time, the flavour of fresh herbs will gradually decrease as time goes on. I hear that's why a lot of fresh herbs are added either at or towards the end of cooking.

[@swvacollings290]

Another good tip is that when adding fresh herbs for flavoring in any dish, add near the last moment so the most intense flavor doesn’t dissipate. E.g. adding chopped parsley or basil to a pasta dish

[@krs48]

Fresh herbs at the end dry in the beginning. Canned tomatoes are usually better than fresh unless you live in a place where the climate is really good.

[@letarogers6380]

You’re right. Canned tomatoes are usually better than fresh when cooked. The acid is much more balanced. If I’m going to cook fresh tomatoes, like to put in eggs, I’ll use grape or cherry tomatoes. Some herbs, like oregano, are better dried; others-certainly basil!-I only use fresh.

[@carolinalomeli9128]

Can't get enough of Jacque, he is such a great teacher- no yelling, cussing or degrading anyone-just short, simple instructions on how to make every day food pop with flavor and presentation.

[@magoolew5131]

So true. I wish I could go to a school where he could teach me.

[@AGTsakumis]

This was absolute magic. Chef Pepin remains in a class by himself.

[@actownsend7288]

Especially the first recipe at the top!!!!

[@Darkshadowside]

this is how a real cooking show should be like. Not like what they have nowadays on Food Network. They focus on entertainment. Screw that, a show with heart and soul is way better.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

"Time for a little wine. After all, I've done a lot of work already!" LOVE IT!

[@izaccsgansit3507]

Words to live by.

[@inktime]

Jacques is a national treasure and arguably the greatest chef that ever graced television.

[@darkprose]

This, for me, is just sheer entertainment. I love watching this stuff. The lovely accent; the gracious hospitality; the easy, humble elegance-it's great. Major kudos for these uploads!

[@Kedbuka]

Well said. I agree completely.

[@manudehanoi]

Most Pepin vids are like that, I think he's a Zen master

[@m-howl5028]

Very relaxing, I could watch all day

[@tomgan5783]

Why why why does the whole US know who he is and I’m only finding out about him in the last month as a French man!! Shame shame shame 😫

[@jackellsworthsavage5384]

@@tomgan5783 don't feel bad! i just discovered him myself, and, i hate to admit it but he kicks julia to the kerb...sorry

[@TurdFerguson98]

"10 hours, 12 hours, 14 hours....depending on how long you sleep". Damn Jacques has a good life XD

[@worldcitizeng6507]

if i slept for 10 hours, that's because I combine 2 nights of sleep into 1 night! :(

[@helenhollis3984]

I love how he tells us it can be simple. I love how he cooks in a way that is not wasteful. I think the thing I love the most, is how he makes the mundane extrodinary

[@danb.9713]

This man is not only a great CHEF but also a great human. So gracious, so loving, so tender and warm. Bless you, Jacques! And many thanks.

[@kai326]

He’s just living a good life. I feel Marco Pierre White is the same way, just minus the tender part. He comes off as rough but he’s got just as much heart and grace and love as any great chef would.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

True talent and class never goes out of style. Pepin will stand the test of time. I've been watching and appreciating him since my childhood. He's still the one of best chefs ever. I never tire of him and learn something each and every time - even it's a tip in technique.

[@FD-mz1id]

Omg this is art i am crying right now this is what i call a chef its not even only about the food calm and fast generous and not screaming like a maniac no crazy camera movements like gordon ramsay no half baked recipes like jamie oliver i wish we could learn from our true chefs how to cook. I am so sad i discovered his videos so late

[@adamgm84]

I'm always so glad they keep the chopping sounds in.

[@chasjacks9378]

My favorite way to relax after reading the news. It gives me peace of mind and takes me down a few pegs.

[@5dmkiii60]

How can you not love this gentle man? What an artist he is. What i wouldn't give to be an apprentice to him. The universe of culinary knowledge he possesses is staggering. He is an absolute joy to watch. God what I wouldn't give for his knife skills! He's a human food processor!

[@swarze]

I love this guy. He is gentle, and smart, and passionate about what he does. He makes it all look easy, and you actually LEARN something from him every time you watch him. Heaven. No wonder he and Julia were such good friends. I LOVE it when they used to cook together.

[@SBCLARKE08]

Pepin is not only a Master, but also a Gentleman in every sense of the word. Very few like him are born. Ms. Kamman is another. God bless both, born teachers.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Oy! I just love this! JACQUES PEPIN, FAST FOOD MY WAY is it . His intros are the most intriguing recipes, some are easily a delicious and healthy meal for one. His program always makes me happy.

[@osamaayyad380]

I always had a hard time separating the pomegranate seeds from the membrane until I watched Chef Pepin’s technique. This video was awesome indeed to watch until the last moment

[@MrJoel9679]

Don’t take a knife to a gunfight… unless you are Jacques Pepin!!!

[@c.E_VO]

16:13 he just GOES after the onion, and of course he gets perfect dice out of it. what a treasure

[@Philipe0849]

The master, this man can HUMBLE any reality show chef...

[@hanno21664]

oh man! how i miss this show so much, i would watch this with my grandparents. great show great chef, Pepin is king! you can hate on me all you want but food network has nothing on this guy. this was real cooking right here and his humor made me that more enjoyable. thank you for posting take care friend.

[@MrJoel9679]

So the fella gets out of bed, makes bread, has coffee and then makes lunch and starts drinking wine… What are all doing wrong people????

[@JacksonCA2]

Thanks, Jacques! Hope you’re okay in this era! Everyone, contribute to the Jacques Pépin Foundation, it does good things!!

[@benafel]

I make his Ragout of broccolini, beans, sausage and clams often. It is so tasty and easy to make. I made it tonight with broccoli because broccolini is very expensive here in the PNW.

[@arbutusviper1]

This man is so adorable! I love it when the chef on a cooking show is so sweet and committed to what he/she's doing. Somehow, watching this feels comforting.

[@mariaege973]

He is the best! I like hisways and knolidge.

[@mariamkhan3498]

Jacques Pepin is my hero, he makes french cuisine so interesting and enjoyable.

[@jackmundo4043]

He blows my mind every time. I always leave smiling.

[@A.Spivey]

Jacques is the all time GOAT. I'm a very good cook, and most of what I know I learned from Mr. Pepin!

[@joannaedwards6325]

I just am enchanted by him. The lovely way he uses his hands in and on the food. He's 😋 yummy. And here we are! 😜

[@indpeanut]

He is my favorite TV cook, as a kid i used to watch him when got home from school.

[@jamesmeyers887]

That raspberry pie I'm drooling and I'm not big on raspberries

[@DmT96]

damn his knifeskills are so perfect

[@ThwartedVillainy]

You can sense his passion and it makes you want to do what he does. There's something very enlightening about watching passionate people doing what they love.

[@lollobojo]

how can you dislike this guy? he says 'happy cooking!'

[@kai326]

Amen!

[@Wisepati]

Great show! It's nice to see such a relaxed cook! I don't think age matters, it's skill. After all, all of us will grow old if we are lucky.

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Amazing to think that Jacques is SO good that all of these wonderful techniques and combinations are all in his memory. Amazing.

[@jacquelynn2051]

I think that when you truly love something...you remember better. I'm horrible with names...unless you really matter to me but I can remember a recipe easy peasy.

[@allfields]

I was in the culinary world when these episodes originally aired and I can tell you that any use of canned food, boxed food and pre-made food (like the cookie dough, clams, beans etc) was really looked down upon. 12 years later chefs find these are more acceptable to use in recipes simply due to the convenience factor for the everyday consumer. He was a little ahead of his time in this regard

[@julesg.3562]

The big daddy of cooking ❤️ Love you Monsieur Pépin❤️

[@RightWingCon81]

HOLY MOLLY I just made the egg thing, and it was AMAZING. I almost crapped my pants it was so good.

[@tombryan1]

Its very rich so crapping ones pants is easy

[@izaccsgansit3507]

Ha! If I make this dish, I'll keep the toilet paper ready.

[@yvettepinero7636]

What a wonderful man. I can’t stop watching him. And his recipes are amazing.

[@GaylordWinchester77]

Watching Jacques is the antidote to all the insanity going on in 2020. What a legend he is.

[@v4ngeloz]

best cooking show I have seen probably ever. this is as relaxing to watch as bob ross painting

[@kyledoak518]

Just made the ragu... it's so good I could cry!! Merci M. Pepin!!!

[@crysjumar1]

this guy is fantastic. fast, simple but thorough instructions

[@mkehammond7277]

I simply love watching Jacques cook. It inspires me to try the dishes that he prepares with excellent ability. Thank you Chef. 5-17-2016.

[@magoolew5131]

I'm going to try the asparagus dish on my girfriend

[@oasisbeyond]

I'm cooking canned ham, with egg and cheese... while watching this. Oh, the humanity.

[@magoolew5131]

Don't feel too bad. I cook eggs, bacon and potatoes for breakfast every morning and I'm sick of it, but don't have the heart to try nothing more for myself because I'm so depressed. I cook TV dinners for the rest of my meals. I've been alone for over 25 years and have given up. Just waiting to die now.

[@inghome8860]

@@magoolew5131 I am so sorry but I understand. I've been alone many years too. I used to love to cook for my family, especially my son. I find it such a chore to cook for myself so I rarely do. If you lived close by I'd cook for you.

[@annab6726]

I want to be a close enough friend where I can just drop-in and Jacques will whip up a wonderful, elegant meal for me.

[@hexusziggurat]

I remember growing up as a kid and always wanting to watch Yan can Cook and was always happy to see his new apron with the new saying on it. Now that i've watched the cooking channel and now Jaques....I really enjoy his style and his engagement with cooking, its fun and relaxing. His foods hit home with novices and experienced cooks everywhere.

[@julesw1403]

I’m going to make Jacques Pepin saying “country bread” a ringtone for something.

[@kqed]

Lol! Genius.

[@joannaedwards6325]

or HERE WE ARE would be good to use also.

[@marymeade2]

Loved the Easy Bread in a Pot. I will try that this week.

[@walk4God]

Anyone who shows up to Chef Pepin s house "unexpectedly " is hungry and knows what they are doing..

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Your cheesy bread sticks look super delicious! A great way to use old bread! Your shallots and mushrooms cooking with cognac and cream! It looks heavenly! I love your little serving bowls and how you cooked the eggs on top! Delicious! So happy I found your channel!😊🌼🌷

[@lfgavalas]

0:53 : "Epic cooking" ? Damn right!

[@thigson189]

I have made this Ragout a number of times and it is excellent. Great winter time dish to warm your soul. Thank you Mr. Pepin!

[@kimdelo9795]

He also has a potato ragout built from a white roux that I've always added chicken to, consequently everyone thinks I'm some culinary genius. Ragouts in general are delicious.

[@mofamba]

I cooked for Jacques one day. He’s a total character lol. This episode is top notch JP inspiration. Everything is easy, smart, and totally delicious. My favorite celebrity chef. Him and Yan

[@ericsmith3764]

i love the french accent , 6:08

[@skraegorn7317]

I have such good memories of watching this with my mom when I was a little kid.

[@savannamillen7276]

I can watch this man all day

[@lucysocha5237]

I am amazed how tasty and elegant all this is. I will try to make it. It made my mouth water. Thank you, Chef!

[@Grufian]

Watching a real master at work is a joy to behold.

[@thespcorrea]

“You know?” -jacques Pépin My favorite of all chefs :)))

[@ashke1348]

'Don't tell that guy I ate half of his egg.' LOL I died XD

[@ritalowry186]

I love the way he talks and why I love all his recipes

[@spabank]

You sir, are the KING!!!!!

[@act4666]

Awesome appetizer in the start!!! Mmmm yummy

[@ghostfaceclova]

14 hours sleep Pepin? Hahahaha amazing!

[@squishykrishy_]

Now that's a chef!

[@mariaemiliafelton4825]

Where have you been been all my life? I enjoying to watch, you make things look so uncomplicated and relax .

[@gothicusvlogicus730]

i just love this guy

[@jonnynevada8915]

I put it on those special ,, so nothing stick to it,,, I don’t know what theyre called,, but they are great 😆😆 Love you Jacques 👍

[@TheDefeatest]

such amazing cooking. Thanks for the vids!

[@martinitang]

love this...

[@deidrecalabro5725]

I love how often Jacque is like " I could have done XYZ to make it easier" always the chef speaking to himself...

[@Calbenmike]

One of my all time fave chefs

[@lesleytse2995]

this is my very first time watching his video. love the bean and egg recipes!

[@lindabarrett6471]

Some cookie dough and fresh fruit, jam, powdered sugar. And the possibilities are endless.

[@troccadero1]

GENIOUS, Jacques, Love You!!!

[@FuzzyTheBear]

Jacques and Julia are my favourite cooks . Got books by both and man are they worth it. That bread is so simple , yet so good. I just have it out the oven an hour ago and YUMMIES ! :) Thank you Jacques .

[@nickm7397]

"Okkeehh" lol He's the best

[@mariescammel5733]

This is absolutely wonderful. Jacques is the best!

[@markodardanis5667]

Technique and exp. Legend!

[@JesseH]

Priceless 😎👍

[@BadApathy]

This is a real chef!

[@claracavallaro2825]

Wonderful demonstration!! Thank you so much!!

[@glennhenrich992]

Agree with Joseph Charles completely!

[@Doglegg223]

The bread is great! Easy and delicious.

[@SusanKarenBauer]

I love Jacques Pepin!

[@user-wq3xn6iw2e]

Awesome Chef!

[@Wyldephang]

We made the sausage ragout today. It was delicious. I highly recommend it!

[@murfenator923]

Brilliant!! Merci!

[@ryukitagawa]

ジャック・ペパン氏の料理はオーシャニア・クルーズで存分に堪能できます。

[@margespagna8430]

Thank You sooo much for sharing your recipes, knowledge n creativity with such love ! Majorie

[@richardparker9284]

Jacque is a blessing on us

[@RoseXo]

i absolutely love his accent! :))

[@denisewilliams9304]

“Oops...” Adorable!

[@bryanchang3409]

Kqed finally pulled these back out. For whatever reason they were pulled or hidden for a long time. Please keep them up here for good thank you in advance. @KQED

[@nataliatchigrinova5609]

Just perfect Like everything this man doing

[@AlbertoMontesSoto]

pretty much you can't get more classic french than him

[@mr10pm]

Utterly charming!