James Beard's Famous Onion Sandwich Recipe | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

[@tomfurgas2844]

These would be perfect for tea. Something light and tasty to go with a cup at 4 O'clock.

[@kqed]

Ooh! Great idea.

[@dirtmcgirt6531]

A american substitute for the good old cucumber sandwich. Makes sense I guess

[@pti1337]

Nice and light carby whitebread with a couple of tablespoons of mayonaise or butter! ;)

[@tomfurgas2844]

@@pti1337 Mind you, the sandwiches would have to be cut into bite sized portions to be suitable for tea. Eating one or two bite sized sandwiches would be "light" compared with a whole sandwich.

[@m.theresa1385]

I’m imagining the same round sandwich but with egg salad. Yum in the radish sandwich

[@__seeker__]

About the onion sandwich, he initially says “my wife loves it,” and later says “she loved it” with a subtle yet noticeably more somber tone. Went on Wikipedia and found that his wife of 54 years died a few years ago. Jacques has always been relentlessly driven and focused. Most old people who lose their longtime spouse just sort of give up on life. Not Jacques ❤️

[@daguy5000]

he needs to see this

[@NicCageForPresident2024]

That makes me think of my grandfather he is 87 years old we just did my grandmother's funeral last week she was just a couple weeks shy of 91 he gave her everything and even a beautiful funeral with the most beautiful casket I can tell he seems very sad but he is so stoic and won't ever let anybody see him cry but I know he's hurting. She got dementia and it got so bad he was even paying $3,000 a month for her nursing home and him as well as all of us in the family I'll try to chip in and help take care of her to keep her at home but it got to be more than we could handle.

[@drebo88]

i believe he has a daughter and a granddaughter too

[@hahanosrryggl223]

@@daguy5000 Fucking why? It's a good comment, but why does a fairly basic platitude commending him for keeping his spirits up through grief need to be seen by the man himself?

[@jordans4827]

@@hahanosrryggl223 Why do you have to swear? Pretty abrasive for such a mild comment. You seem super angry/aggressive over nothing. A normal response would be, ya know something like, "Why?..."

[@aidennymes6335]

toast bread, onion, mayonnaise. just what my budget allows me to buy these days 👌

[@chefgiovanni]

It is good to be frugal and have a budget. You would be amazed at what a Cook or a Classically trained Chef can do with simple ingredients. I watched Chef Jaques cooking simple meals a few times. I started as a busboy, then a cook, then Culinary Schools, CIA and Washburne. Later became an Executive Chef running Michelin star Hotels at age 23. And many smaller restaurants, catering and special events. By age 30 I was also running several companies. I later became a Chef Instructor, then cooked with Chef Bocuse in France and USA. As with Chef Paul, gaining skills and styles from many Chefs along the way. Paul Bocuse, one of the most legendary figures in the culinary world, was awarded three Michelin stars for his restaurant, L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges, located near Lyon, France. He maintained these three Michelin stars for an astonishing 55 years (from 1965 until his passing in 2018). This achievement made him one of the longest-standing holders of the coveted three-star rating in Michelin history. A Chef can not perfect and master a dish until it has been prepared 1000 times. Watch a few of our videos, you too will gain skills.

[@levhart32]

Though mayonnaise is is very expensive these days

[@JaffaCakes-c7d]

I think salad cream is cheaper

[@austenhead5303]

​@@levhart32 Make your own. The ingredients are cheap, and if you have an immersion blender it's done in two minutes. Allows you to leave out the sugar and preservatives, too.

[@levhart32]

@@austenhead5303 I actually thought about that, thanks.

[@erikagray9883]

I came for the sandwich recipe, but now I'm over here crying like a baby over his correction to past tense when saying his wife loved this sandwich. 😭 Love this man. They were married for 64 years when she passed in 2020. 💔

[@andersoncamperos7363]

Same story with me. I've never cried to a recipe before 😢

[@JaffaCakes-c7d]

Timestamp please?

[@AniVaroni]

@@JaffaCakes-c7d 0:20 vs 3:00

[@PippaRilley]

​​@@JaffaCakes-c7d Re watch it. 🎉

[@MrStensnask]

Don't cry. The man is lucky to have had that experience. Doesn't happen to many people.

[@missvegan1967]

I grew up watching chef Julia child and Jacques on TV. Brings back fond memories ❤. I love that he's still around.

[@marshawatson2168]

Me too. So much..gosh...I seen him and automatically when I to my childhood...

[@inspiringtone2975]

Me too

[@jessejohnson8562]

Just goes to show you, context is everything. If you went to a poor friends trailer home and they served you white bread sandwiches with nothing but mayo and a single slice of raw onion you would leave their home feeling bad for them. Same sandwich at James beards house and it warrants Jacques Pepin sharing it with the world on television.

[@Excitingnoise93]

Absolutely not, good food is good food.

[@cwavt8849]

You 5so right.

[@avaritt]

Cut the crusts off and it don’t matter where you serve it.

[@jamessteele7010]

Onion sandwiches are pretty good. I like cheese instead of mayo. And of course lots of salt.

[@trudygreer2491]

It's all about the greenery around the edges! 😅

[@BenjiMordino]

The best thing about youtube is the way it preserves legends like Jacques. He won't be around forever, but he will live for a long time thanks to these magnificent videos.

[@singesinge23]

Lol!!! Yeah, right preserves! Let's talk about that in 5 years...

[@trueKENTUCKY]

Jinx

[@susanwolf8495]

Beef marrow sandwich on seeded rye with butter of course.. Polish gal here...

[@marsh3825]

Right?! Like, could you imagine having Julia Child KZbin videos to preserve her memory as well?

[@raaron4315]

100% i am so grateful

[@applejellypucci]

I met Chef Pépin a few times when I attended International Culinary Institute in New York City. He is such a nice man. Long life to him!

[@jabbertwardy]

I'm sure I could watch Jacques Pépin make a bowl of cereal, and he would still impress me.

[@sheltiepeas]

😂

[@sheltiepeas]

Me too

[@bcd4562]

I could use the same bowl, same cereal, same milk and his would still taste better.🤦

[@chopin65]

Agreed.

[@StacyK0731]

Absolutely!! He amazes me without fail xo

[@ricksmith5230]

My dad was in WWII IN France he trained his Army food to the locals for French bread and onions and vino he is 98 today and he still eats the same thing🇺🇸

[@rosebelle3148]

He’s lived a great life! Thank him for his service from all of us, sir!

[@dreamervanroom]

I figured out- he traded. Dam auto-correct.

[@captainmahoney127]

My dad has always told me stories that if it wasn’t for Jacques he would have never learned to cook. It’s a real blessing to still have him around and the wealth of home cooks he’s inspired

[@kqed]

We're lucky to have him.

[@nicelady51]

My Dad said cooking was woman's work.

[@filmntvguy1977]

May the memory of your wife loving that sandwich stay fresh in your mind forever.

[@michelfraenkel4920]

That was a sweet comment.

[@MarcIverson]

Now he's dead too.

[@mercurialpierrot7073]

@@MarcIversonNope

[@stellarosesherburn9403]

@@MarcIversonnaw he chillin

[@rosannelopez584]

@@MarcIversonhe is still alive thank goodness!

[@annettefournier9655]

My dad would make onion sandwiches for summer dinner. But the onions would be marinated In sweet wine and he used pumpernickel bread. That was over 50 years ago. Seems like yesterday ❤

[@joelupcho2452]

That sounds really good

[@annettefournier9655]

@@joelupcho2452 They were so refreshing on a hot summer evening and fun and fast to make up a plateful for the whole family.

[@joelupcho2452]

@@annettefournier9655 I'm definitely going to make them. Was there any other ingredients? Oh and also that makes me think of something. Another good hot summer day meal is if you take tomatoes cut the middle out and use it for whatever else but stuffing with tuna salad and some cheese

[@smokeymcpot69]

​@@joelupcho2452What's an example of a sweet wine? (I don't really drink)

[@charliemorgan5704]

Madeira or massala wine, something sweet like a desert wine

[@MM-bs3wb]

When my kids and I discuss food we always quote Jacques from his omelette tutorial: ‘it’s not exactly bedder or worse it’s just a diffrong style, a diffrong taste…’. Jacques will always be my favourite.

[@induchopra3014]

The cook who taught us cooking said the same. Be confident. You are using good ingredients,you will not make poison. Something good will happen. Never be scared. Enjoy

[@pugnacious1]

​@@induchopra3014 How encouraging! Love that!

[@audrahollis1487]

and hopefully one day you will learn to spell

[@shashankbj3804]

Hilarious 😂

[@shashankbj3804]

@@audrahollis1487 They know how to spell ... they're quoting. Learn to read. So rude.

[@civilpse5458]

I love a sandwich with home made butter with a slice of onion and tomatoe sprinkled with salt and pepper.

[@vinneydilamadonna3886]

My grandmother introduced me to radishes and butter...she would cut them in half and spread delicious butter on them....not bad for an orphaned uneducated little old woman who lived with her dog in a tiny house in Mexico

[@MissyQ12345]

My mom always loved radish sandwiches. She lived to be 100 and died at the very beginning of the pandemic. She was ready, and I know she is at peace and eating radish sandwiches!

[@MychelleSeymourHeyyouremember]

That's my mom's favorite!

[@timothydempsey3763]

I also think of my mom when I make one ❤

[@TinkerTailor4303]

So cute hearing Jacques crunch his radishes!😊❤

[@mwolfod]

FAKE JewDemic

[@timvandenbrink4461]

My Dutch Grandparents on both sides loved radish sandwiches.

[@jamesm.5125]

It's amazing to see these titans of their field making such simple food for the sake of pleasure.

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

:| this isnt cooking mind as well eat a bag of chips at this point..

[@jamesm.5125]

@@JohnSmith-bw6pv you have no idea what you're talking about.

[@JohnSmith-bw6pv]

eh don't let me top you from enjoying your half a tub of mayo and thinking youre a chef..

[@jamesm.5125]

@@JohnSmith-bw6pv yeah ok, that's why he's a world famous chef and you're fake name bunch of numbers in the comments on his video.

[@katielady873]

Jacques has the warm teachers’ energy that a couple of my teachers had in grade school. Makes me feel cozy inside.

[@kathleengegax9664]

I've watched him cook many times.He is so charming.When he mentions his wife you can hear the love he has for her in his voice.

[@dinacox1971]

Yes, you can hear the love and a little pain. He lost her a few years ago. They were married for over 50 years.

[@tylerwill7259]

I love that he often will munch on stuff while he shows us his recipes. Just makes it that much more homey. 😊

[@Christmas205]

Wartime food. Never too rich or old to appreciate where you came from

[@Bonypart]

So good to see Hellmans Mayo being used. The Queen of Mayos.

[@JonSudano]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had sandwiches with one ingredient as the star of the show. My grandmom always had fresh produce from her garden and was excited to make sandwiches for me when I came over. Tomato sandwich, cucumber sandwich, bell pepper sandwich, etc. I think the cornerstone of any homemade European lunch is simplicity.

[@MrDilkington15]

Dude you have good taste i see you everywhere lmfao

[@Linda7647]

Tomato sandwiches, made with fresh, homegrown tomatoes, are the best.

[@neondesertrye]

I bet those were the best sandwiches too, grown with love, made with love. What a special Grandma to have had in your life.

[@jdsoteldo]

You look like you made bread sandwiches

[@Linda7647]

@@jdsoteldo Was that really necessary?

[@cozycoffee3831]

These sandwiches remind me of a trip I made to British Columbia, to visit my French relatives. My uncle was a real outdoorsman, and lived near the ocean and had a friend with a concrete boat. They treated my daughter and I to a boat ride to an island there, and one of the best parts, was that we brought cold baked chicken and a block of cheddar cheese to eat. I am pretty sure that we had a little bit of wine, too. But anyway, the food was so truly simple, and we ate it so casually and literally chopped and broke off the chunks of cheese to eat. But, man, it tasted so divine, out there in the open air on the boat!!! I find it to be so danged French, to eat rustic food, but to do it in the most exact, perfect way, and it makes you feel like pampered royalty!!! For sure, the onion and radish sandwiches would have gone absolutely perfectly with the cold baked chicken, cheddar cheese chunks, and wine!!!

[@goboogeeee]

These videos always give me the impression that I’m spending the afternoon with a dear friend rather than watching a celebrity chef or some kind of cooking competition nonsense. Thank you Jacques.

[@lucylucy6174]

Yes! Exactly this. There’s nothing pretentious it’s just natural.

[@Grania52]

My brother-in-law used to make this, but he added thinly sliced apple to it. He also preferred to use a dark bread, like pumpernickel. Very tasty.

[@renlessard]

great idea. I will have to try

[@Grania52]

@@LavendLady So glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@fredq6118]

One sandwich that has stuck with me over the years is something a friend of mine made for me when he was over back in year 1 of school. Bread, butter, ham, and sliced apple. Uh I think he added ketchup as well, but the combination of ham and apple is the part that stuck with me. For some reason it works surprisingly well, especially if the apple has been in the fridge, it gives it an amazing refreshing flavour.

[@lime4328]

@@LavendLady PLEASE Do you rec green or red apple?

[@joijaxx]

Sounds delicious!

[@braveulysses78]

Even after watching this twice, it's hard for me not to think that he's just f$#%ing with us.

[@meromorfu]

nope, that's what I eat almost every day, drop the other slice and mayo, that's just for the video, welcome to Poland/ Ukraine

[@christophergenther3517]

Basic food.... >:( Basic food but French.... :D

[@ysahehre4316]

😂

[@redx11x]

😂😂😂😂So true

[@gramsmith1366]

Yeah! Why is the onion only on one side of the sandwich?

[@EmmaOnATangent]

Truly the Bob Ross of cooking. Gentle voice, wonderful presence, undisputed skill, welcoming style, and lovely, accessible results.

[@glamdolly30]

'The Bob Ross of cooking' - a perfect description! It's wonderful when kind people with that lovely gentle energy, become a huge success and prove you don't have to trample on others to make it. Talent and integrity wins! Gentlemen in every sense of the word. So sad we lost Bob so young - just 52 - but thank God Jacques is still with us and sharing his food enthusiasm at 87. So sad he lost his beloved wife Gloria, but it's clear she is never far from his thoughts and very much still with him. She always will be - love never dies!

[@mattread2790]

He paints with butter & mayo!

[@XMetalChefX]

Or was Bob the Jaques of painting?

[@smokeymcpot69]

He salivates too much for that...

[@ChuckMarteau]

"The French are arrogant" Jacques Pepin: "hold my onion sandwich"

[@dubache701]

The duelism between practical, lack luster "this is what we have to work with.. and "this is world class 10k hr practice, we don't play".. is amazingly validating. The tub of store bought mayo spread with the pastery knife, then spreading the sides of the sandwich, then the caveat to "you can use the crust to make a better breadcrumb". I just love this. Everything has its place in the kitchen, if you know how to use it.

[@dubache701]

Like, he has a ring mold, but he chooses to demo the glass method.

[@AustraliaIsshit]

Good food isn't restricted to a workplace or to a home kitchen.

[@rickf.9253]

The first radishes from my garden are made into a radish sandwich. Butter and salt only, and it is awesome. My mom loved them, and I was hooked from my first one way back in the 50’s. They are really good with a cold beer! I think of mom every time I have one.

[@Eireann.]

Reddish sandwich and a beer sounds really good.

[@westernmasswonderwoman3326]

Omg, my mind is blown - how could something so simple look so utterly amazing, and how did I not think of these?!? I LOVE both onion and radish...never thought of a sandwich!! Thank you sir 😻💝

[@YRFKDM8]

Your going to need to calm down a bit.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

@@YRFKDM8 Why? Food is exciting. Get off your Xanax & live a little

[@roberthaynes9924]

@@YRFKDM8 You're gonna need to learn grammar.

[@sianwarwick633]

Learn to cook. Get off the prescription drugs

[@trevscribbles]

I recall gaining a bit of a complex about loving the taste of raw onions a few years back when Gordon Ramsay suggested they should ALWAYS be cooked. Glad to see a French master reassuring my palate

[@Smyther663]

Rest easy friend, as a chef of 24 years I can confirm that if Jaques Pepin says that's how to do something then that is the way!

[@aussiejubes]

Raw onion in salads & on sandwiches is delish! I've never heard they have to be cooked. I don't agree with Gordon!

[@renmorpheus]

That's insanity, raw onions are great in salads and sandwiches ^^

[@SchiesterMalG]

@@aussiejubes I don't agree with most people who use the term "always".

[@AllofJudea]

I am a fan of Gordon but he gets a lot wrong

[@mwolfod]

Jacques the absolute culinary master. ALWAYS defers to what his wife prefers. Magnificent gallantry.

[@ChelseaCamaro]

One plate for him with his favorite sandwich.. One plate for his wife…Her spirit lives on through you sir. I know and feel your pain, and the way certain dishes remind us of loved ones no longer here It is so joyful and heartfelt!

[@4Wayee]

This is the most elegant prison sandwich ever

[@Eye_sky_high]

who seems to be struggling to breath

[@francisblain2834]

lol 💀

[@rgoodsan]

In culinary school I did a research paper on James Beard. I then gave a presentation to the class. Someone asked me what his signature dish was. This onion sandwich was James Beards signature dish. The class was grossed out by the idea of this. I’m open to try it.

[@yoniudkoff3577]

Incredible how something so so simple can be so classic and just plain good. Just goes to show that things dont need to be complicated and labor intensive all the time . THanks and many happy healthy years to you Jacques!

[@Roofers-Nail-Hardest]

James Beard must have been on acid in the 60s/70s

[@PatrickDKing]

2:1 you didn't even make it and try it lol. I tried the onion one but added a hamburger patty on it, was delish. hehe.

[@jusssayin480]

@@PatrickDKing That's just a hamburger.

[@miguelescutia5556]

If only it were tasty

[@midshipman8654]

i think there is a real art in making simple dishes. so that all rhe ingrediants shine through distinctly and without getting muddled or masked, but instead complement each other.

[@christodoula]

What on earth was that beautiful bread? Those were the most perfect looking slices of sandwich bread I've ever seen.

[@markpfeffer7487]

Wonderbread

[@xyzcv5]

This man really can turn the simplest ingredients into the classiest dishes.

[@Angelina6518]

It’s very French! Especially the radish sandwiches.

[@lobomalsano]

the first sandwich is more like mayonese with some onion and bread

[@Kareemaboor-ir2qu]

Does anyone else watch Jacque for the ASMR effect? I love him! He’s a genius and a treasure in the culinary world.

[@scottrhodes8160]

My father used to make onion sandwiches all the time-I just thought it was becuase we were poor. But here you elevate it. I love these sandwiches and now I am going to start enjoying them again.

[@NoNo-bz1fz]

@scott rhodes So you stopped eating them because you thought they were poor food but because you saw a video you’re going to start eating them again?

[@donnacraig5225]

That's great. Going back to your roots. Wonderful. Never thought about onion sandwich. I will now.

[@cdhui]

My mother used to make tomato sandwiches when I was young and we were definitely poor but those sweet juicy beefsteak tomatoes from the garden with white bread, mayo, salt and pepper were divine.

[@PatrickDKing]

@@NoNo-bz1fz Yeah, he was a snob for a few years there lol

[@bonniewylie3287]

So nice to rediscover something you love!

[@chrisandersen5635]

James Beard is the ultimate award that chefs in North America covet. For a restaurant, book, recipe. And. Here’s Chef Pépin slicing some onions and bread and butter and a bit of chive or parsley. Et voilà. Lunch is served. James Beard style. It only has to be good. Something you like. Merci Chef.

[@Forcedhandle]

I adore him, with continued gratitude for his work

[@leclercsyl]

Les Sandwichs aux radis me rappellent des souvenirs d’enfance! J’avais complètement oublié que nous en mangions!

[@connected_user]

I was unimpressed until he put the mayo on the sides of the sandwich and dipped it in chives, and then I realized coming up with a recipe that is so simple but so unique and appetizing really is an artform.

[@rupman27isback]

How did that impress you tho? He basically added more onion to the sides haha. That sandwhich sounds gross.

[@connected_user]

@@rupman27isback Well, the chives should cut the mayo it's on top of making it make sense in my mind. It also looks nice and harks back to the traditional European sandwiches seen in High Tea for instance.

[@rupman27isback]

@@connected_user Yeah... no thanks man. He could of at least grilled the onions or bread? Put some seasoning on the inside? All I'm saying is for a James Beard recipe and a famous chef.. this looks terrible.

[@connected_user]

@@rupman27isback Sounds like you should really try it out I know I will be

[@rupman27isback]

@@connected_user I'm good man. I'm not the biggest fan of mayo but i do love onions. But I don't eat just raw onions by itself.

[@jwag301]

As someone that just ate a whole onion for dinner I am 100% making this later.

[@krazykuilter]

Love these simple sandwiches! I imagine they were born from a simpler time when we used, very creatively, what we had on time. Simple, good food is timeless! Thank you!

[@Coop3837]

His videos never get old. Wholesome gentleman

[@Annuska1969]

I am eating the onion sandwich RN. Wow. Just... wow. Never would have thought these ingredients combined would taste SO good

[@kqed]

Thanks for this feedback! We love to hear when people try the recipes.

[@VIpanfried]

Oh course Jacques Pepin is doing it with shives! Which is delightful because I always enjoy hearing him pronounce chives.

[@eddiethompson1326]

Everyone loves Jacques Pepin. Thank you for making these. :D

[@virginiaf.5764]

I love an onion sandwich, especially when sweet Vidalia onions are available. Also, good crusty french bread, good European butter and radishes ... so good.

[@stevegoducks]

If you live in America, sweet Walla Walla onions are the best. Easy to get in the Pacific Northwest, not sure about the rest of the country.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Sweet vidalia onions are my favorite, too!

[@virginiaf.5764]

@@stevegoducks Walla Wallas are available some times. Can't remember if it's seasonal like Vidalias are. There are also several new strains supposedly sweet, but they're never very good. Sometimes I slice regular onions and soak in ice water with sugar dissolved in it for awhile. Makes them crisp and not so pungent.

[@virginiaf.5764]

@@LIZZIE-lizzie I just wish they were available all the time.

[@batmite3000]

You posted that on 2023's Vidalia shipping date!

[@ch-nw4ir]

I am in my 30s. I have been watching Pepin and Martin Yan for years now. My whole family was very into watching cooking shows and making big family meals. I worked in the industry for a bit but not anymore. I have so much respect for these people and shows that brought my family and friends together.

[@gearheadchef]

80ish years old and has forgot more about cooking than I will ever know. Thank You Chef for teaching us for all these years. My 15 year old daughter learned knife skills from you!

[@2MuchPurple]

I've always loved bread, mayonnaise and onions. And the addition of good potato chips makes it perfect to me.

[@christinatweet6580]

That sounds SO lovely😮! 😊

[@KateCarew]

My great grandparents were French farmers and so much of the dishes and flourishes/techniques I see Jacques do remind me of them so much ❤️❤️❤️ He’s such a treasure, a man of humility and great accomplishment. He’s perfect while being casual. I started to type about how we used to have radishes (from the garden) with sea salt and butter on little sandwiches and he actually starting making it at the moment. Mind blown!!! It’s so fresh, it’s crunchy and savory…these radish sandwiches taste like childhood!! I saw him talk about it once a couple decades ago and it made me cry remembering my lost family. I’ve kept the radish sandwich alive because of Jacques reminding me and now I think I’ll do an onion sandwich as well…I have eaten Vidalia on bread before…but I toasted it with butter and cooked the vidalia down a bit to take the edge off. I trust his palate. I trust him with every food he offers, can’t wait to try! Thank you for uploading this gem of a man 🙏🏻

[@AGM-ts5bb]

Marinating the onion will also take the edge off.

[@jacobsurles3507]

I cooked for years but never understood cooking until I watched Jacques. Simple flavors, simple recipes.

[@mikeriley6073]

My go-to wonderful ‘foodman’ - learnt sooo much by just watching a master, who delivers his knowledge in such a sensible way.

[@jeramypickett8357]

its good to know his daughter is still around helping with videos. we all need family

[@ericmgarrison]

My grandmother always had Vidalia onion sandwiches like this in the Summer, Loved these with cheese and fruit (on the side!) and a tall glass of sweet tea. The secret like Beard suggests is to let them sit in your fridge for several hours. My grandmother made them at 10 AM for a 2 PM dinner or wrapped them tightly for supper later that evening.

[@bonniewylie3287]

Oh wow, that sounds idyllic!

[@MarcIverson]

What is it about sitting in the fridge that makes them better?

[@williampalchak7574]

We had something similar when I was a kid in the 60's. We had onion sandwiches on soft fresh rye bread with butter and salt and used green onions from the garden in the summer. The radish sandwiches were on Town Talk white bread, also with butter and salt.

[@kaiju_k5042]

Yum, will have to try that, this comment section is really bringing me back to my childhood haha. Thank you for sharing.

[@williampalchak7574]

@@kaiju_k5042 me too. Glad you like the comment. Thanks.

[@kaiju_k5042]

@@williampalchak7574 :)

[@annastinehammersdottir1290]

Green onions and sour cream.

[@atarahchomah1463]

@ William Palchak - read you comment and knew you’re from Pittsburgh! Grew up with Town Talk Bread. The good ole days.

[@Dave-ti2ue]

I had a friend in Maryland USA who made an onion pie. Out of this world! The onions would caramelize and it was almost sweet. Great video! Thanks.

[@rickrowld]

Joan?

[@raizab.1837]

I lived in Germany in my childhood and had zwiebelkuchen, which is basically onion pie, and I loved it. I'm not much of a baker and I really miss having it.

[@dingdongism]

If the onions caramelized, it _was_ sweet, nothing almost about it.

[@ccloutier1586]

Been following mr Pepin for years. He always speaks of his wife, when she was living and since her passing. It is a beautiful love and he will cherish her forever. Love these sandwiches !

[@zackthebongripper7274]

The man is an artist and a national treasure.

[@thatotherguy7596]

Indeed he is. At least they can still get his books in France 😁

[@marydillonsalai8985]

I want his hands cast in bronze so we have an everlasting reminder of the genius and kindness of this man (and his incomparable knife skills!)

[@LawMasterMike]

He is a global treasure

[@bongjovi4928]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@sai0ram]

National treasure…. No, he’s a treasure to where ever he is watched

[@normp3273]

I love onions. Can't live without them. Not sure I can eat them as the star of the show in a sandwich.

[@memeishere1]

jaque and julia the original celebrity chefs were so humble and a treasure to watch back in the day and still ❤

[@cme3344]

Agree. I am not a chef by any means but they inspired me to want to cook and enjoy it. The host on FRETWORK are so over the top and unmotivating.

[@HerbalistGuybrush]

Redbar's watching. Love Lacques!

[@donaldziemer1919]

Growing up my dad always took fresh radishes from our garden and made a sandwich on fresh baked white bread with butter. I don't remember if he seasoned it or not. I've made them too over the years since his passing, but I don't have a garden. It brings back good memories of summer days gone by.

[@inokesoroverebasaga139]

Just amazing. ❤

[@danx7520]

Thank you very much for sharing the different sandwich recipes. I actually love wholemeal bread, and I will use it for breakfast tomorrow.

[@robbybankston4238]

Looks great. This reminds me of something my grandmother used to make, though hers was much simpler. Mix mayo, chopped bacon, and green onions and spread that on your sandwiches. Very tasty. Thanks Jacques.

[@matreat1]

In my family it was mayo on one side, peanut butter on the other, and a slice of sweet onion in the middle! Don't knock it 'til you try it, it's delicious

[@107613cw]

@@matreat1in the netherlands we have this combo of sauces we like to dip fries in: its peanut sauce next to mayonaise with raw diced onions on top of it. You were onto something

[@matreat1]

@@107613cw Sounds great, I'll have to try it!

[@veutsavoir]

This is so simple but Chef Pepin transforms it into something tasty and elegant. So much respect & gratitude for this man. He has taught me (via his shows, books & now YT channel) so many delicious and easy-to-make recipes, and techniques.

[@clownnworldorder]

I have always loved onions in my cooking but, I would have never thought if this sandwich. Since watching this video, I am hooked on this sandwich.

[@meesalikeu]

you can never go wrong with jacques, plus he is so kind and he makes you feel like you can make anything well.

[@josefinajaime4550]

Its a pleasure yo see him cooking. hes a master. I would see him even if hes boiling water.Maybe Is His loving and peaceful Energy. Thanks.❤❤❤❤❤

[@daveklein2826]

When I was growing up my friend was Russian and for lunch his grandmother made us shaved garlic sandwiches with mayo on fresh made bread. Yummy

[@lannguyen-pu1db]

Powerful Breath!😁

[@aeonfluxcapacitor77]

I have adored his way since I was a child, long before celebrity chefs. PBS has always been an amazing use of television 💙

[@bandofmountains]

You were a child in the 1800s? ....google Marie-Antoine Carême

[@opwave79]

I like how he showed us an alternative if we don’t have biscuit cutters when he used the glass to mark the bread slice, even though he had a cutter on hand.

[@maxpinson5002]

You can wash out a soup or vegetable can of appropriate size to use a circular "cutter " My granny used an old baking powder can for a biscuit cutter since there was one handy instead of throwing it away . A vienna sausage can works good too for cookies or smaller biscuits

[@luns486]

I think he used the glass because it was bigger than the cutter.

[@joshlewis575]

​@@luns486 he literally said this

[@3John-Bishop]

You can use scissors too

[@sharonp4446]

My Mom made what we called cathead biscuits during harvest time very large from quart jar for all the hungry men working the fields

[@frankwatts3374]

He's such a pleasure watching him prepare food. its what life is all about while were here in this world that when we eat that we enjoy our food. that he mentions that his wife enjoyed these dishes that he prepares. thanks Jacques Pepin

[@jamesmencel6402]

I brushed my onions with a little butter and olive oil, then baked them at 250 for 20 minutes followed by 5 minutes under the broiler. Refrigerated until cool then assembled my sandwich. EXCELLENT!!!

[@SpellboundCupcake]

My grandma taught me how to make these when I was a little girl, they were my favorite. I never knew where the recipe came from. Now I know, and bonus I now remember exactly where the chopped parsley should go. Thanks Jaques, and RIP Grandma. ❤

[@damndirtyape6971]

😢😊

[@jasonbink5276]

I never would have thought of just using onion or radish on a sandwich, but now I want to try them both.

[@gordonlekfors2708]

looks awful. mouthful of mayonnaise and onion wtf 😂

[@rebeccaspringer4512]

My dad used to feed me radishes with butter on them as a kid. I never considered having them on a sandwich. Radishes are highly underrated and I'll be trying the sandwich form!

[@MorganKarl-zp1mg]

Hello 👋, How are you doing?

[@gwenwells2286]

Try buttered saltines with radishes. Delish!

[@AxeMan808]

I was just thinking that I bet radishes would be good with turnip greens instead of onions.

[@neondesertrye]

I will toss radishes in olive oil and butter and roast them in the oven, they're amazing, like little potatoes almost.

[@c.w.8200]

Really, without bread? I never would have thought about eating that without a slice of bread, real German bread though, not that white cardboard sh*t.

[@TyrianHaze]

I used to eat a lot of sandwiches when younger, and I would basically munch on whole onions on the side. Never thought of making an onion sandwich. 😋

[@perrijohnson9627]

I’m in love with Jacques Pepin and have been fora long time. He is just wonderful.

[@mikeskelly2356]

Mom made onion sandwiches, but she cut the onion about 1/2" thick and fried it in bacon grease first. A small dab of mustard gave the mayo some 'bite'!...

[@haroldgoodman130]

treyf

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

No matter what time a snack, this sandwich is perfection! Forty-five years later I still go to my James Beard! Thanks for the lovely onion and radish sandwich ❗👏🏻👏🏽👏

[@williamwindomtributesite1640]

My dad, who is an Olympic award winning chef, grew up admiring Jacques. A few years ago my dad was doing a food demo at the same time Jacque's daughter was doing a demo. My dad explained how much he admired Chef and she had her dad sign a cook book that my dad had for decades. A true gentleman!

[@ShackieChan]

They have cooking competitions in the Olympics?

[@JessHull]

@@ShackieChan hahah right? was wondering the same.

[@newironside]

What does this mean? Your dad is an Olympic medalist who's also a chef? Why even bring that up?

[@ShackieChan]

So, apparently there is indeed chef Olympics if you do some googling. I was just being funny. Chill people.

[@PeaceinYeshua]

I love his style. Viva La France and Jacque Pep.

[@johnduffy6546]

Wonderful... I LOVE onions in any way, style, or quantity! Thank you!

[@fishsquishguy1833]

Love a Vidalia Onion,Cucumber or (has to be) fresh Garden Tomato sandwich on white bread w/ fresh Mayo salt and black pepper. Sometimes the more simple the better!

[@sheenadenae3156]

This gives me so many ideas! Like a cucumber sandwich with cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning on the outside. Or a sandwich with hummus and red peppers and zaatar on the outside or literally make any sandwich and coat the crust with herbs or seeds or spices!

[@Sid629]

Ooh those combos sound delicious!! Esp anything with zaatar ❤

[@taramco1110]

Cucumber sandwiches are classics. Usually made with butter. But cucumbers and cream cheese just go together so well.

[@olscratch933]

I make a spread with cream cheese, Worcestershire, Mayo, garlic and dill. Definitely not as simple as just cucumber and cream cheese but I love it. Throw a healthy portion sunflower sprouts on their too and it’s divine.

[@cozycoffee3831]

That's what I love so much about Jacques Pepin, he always makes us want to try this stuff at home!!

[@Lazuli901]

I remember seeing somewhere that Jacques is very active outside of the kitchen, always doing gardening, foraging, crafts and handiwork. The way he expertly applies the mayonnaise and butter reminds me of a bricklayer!

[@SP-cp3qu]

good point!

[@sierranyokka8435]

Watching Chef Pipin reminds of my dad. We would watch this together ❤️

[@jimothy2250]

The way he applies the butter and mayo. It’s like he is a master painter.

[@kimkavanagh6136]

I thought to myself well maybe if i get a metal spatula like that i can do it that well - probbly not lol

[@gurok2]

I made this, but I didn't have any onion so I subbed in bacon and tomato. I also used lettuce instead of the chives. It worked out great! Great recipe!

[@KONY2025]

I did the same thing but then I found onion and sliced avocado and added it back on!! So delicious

[@iamdavidandiamasaint]

i did exactly the same as you, only i didn't have bread so i tossed it all in a bowl. i also didn't have mayonnaise so i used some oil and vinegar. i agree, terrific recipe!

[@glamdolly30]

I also improvised, as alas I'd completely run out of bread. Thinking on my feet, I made some beer-batter, dipped a piece of cod in it, and ate it with some oven chips on the side. A perfect substitute!

[@gritmakaveli]

So you made a completely different sandwich lmao

[@gritmakaveli]

​@Glamdolly30 you're hilarious 😂

[@mailtorajrao]

What a brilliant recipe and told so well! 🤍

[@richardcorsillo9819]

Great point on the breadcrumbs, Jacques. Once you make your own, it is hard to go back to store bought.

[@endlesviewing]

Love how food waste reduction is so important to him. Seems like all of his videos have at least a couple tips on how to use what would otherwise go to waste.

[@richardcorsillo9819]

@@endlesviewing absolutely

[@dudescancookshow]

i love Jacques so much, his way of cooking very simple but delicious dishes today is amazing. all the while he was such a grand chef back in the day when he was commanding a professional kitchen