Basil Cheese Dip & More: Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way | KQED

Minute Recipe: Basil Cheese Dip.
Jacques Pépin demonstrates his regional versions of fried and poached eggs as he makes the classic salad Frisée aux Lardons. Then, with thoughts of summer, he makes spaghetti with fresh tomato and anchovy sauce. In a sweet ending, Jacques talks about spending time with his granddaughter while he makes an impressive-looking -- but simple to assemble -- Chocolate cups and chocolate rocher with hazelnuts and cornflakes.

[@redmoneylady2213]

Who else is here for the symphony? Jacque's voice is music for the soul.

[@Memosne]

You can tell how much he cares for his family. He continually mentions his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. I think it's the sweetest thing. Cooking with love! =)

[@KM-nw7be]

He's so right about that salad bowl never being big enough! I love how he talks about his wife, mother, and friends. He's a real mensch! 😗

[@julieenslow5915]

I love that he has spent 60 (or so) of his 83 (or so) years in the USA and he is still a Frenchman. We didn't spoil him! And what he has done for us is immeasurable!

[@NateAlmeida]

He's cultural salt; enhancing anything he touches.

[@julieenslow5915]

@@NateAlmeida Yes indeed. And he is a great American as well, we are indeed fortunate.

[@juliovic.silvaar.2949]

.

[@adambiscuit6]

Only Jaques Pepin can get away with making cornflake cakes as part of a serious cooking show 😂 What a legend!

[@kl.9649]

Or microwaving raw mushrooms lol

[@fioregiallo]

​@@kl.9649 or bacon lol

[@mariescammel5733]

What a delicious meal! I love eggs. Thank you Jacques. U R THE BEST.

[@twmd]

"you can mix the salad in any bowl but the bowl is never big enough" - true

[@tii2015]

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!

[@nickneff6926]

@@tii2015 shit happened to me last night lolol

[@hawaiidispenser]

LOL, yup.

[@lizmiller7681]

My brain says “this bowl is right size,” the bowl says, “aww, you wish”

[@Landon_Lucas]

I just use a 5 gallon pail

[@tessav1287]

I used to watch his show on pbs when I was little. He is the quintessential chef. He made cooking cool even before Bobby Flay or any of the celebrity chefs were famous. I wish he was still on TV.

[@dennismichael1434]

These had vanished for months! Many thanks for putting them back up!

[@kqed]

We're glad they're back too! Have you been watching our channel in hopes Jacques would return one day?

[@dennismichael1434]

@@kqed Yes I have! Such a de-light to have Jacques suddenly reappear! *happy*

[@JohnAckerman93]

I have always loved watching Jacques Pepin cook. Both he and Julia Child were just amazing. They taught us so many things about food, and showed us different ways of doing things in the kitchen. We love you very much Jacques. Thank you KQED for doing such an amazing show

[@kqed]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@gsboss]

no chef on youtube is more enjoyable to watch. he is about the basics, which most newcomers dont want to learn. seriously, the genius' collection of culinary genius is all with his videos

[@garlicgirl3149]

+gsboss and most ingredients i have seen so far we all got aaaand he gives you alternatives!

[@maniswolftoman]

My first fine dining job I was hired on the garde manger side, the cold side, and we had to clean frisée. It was such a frustration to me then, trying to cook desserts, prep cold sides for the grill and wash all lettuce by hand. On particularly busy days you’d get one person to help. The frisée was so finicky, delicate and required expert attention every day. Now I look at that time and think about how easy my life was then. Just tonight I had five salmon, two lamb, two ribeye, a tenderloin, pork chop, three chicken breast on the grill. Four soups, two katsu dons, three mash, was making the sauce for the salmon (we ran out) and heating soup for the expo station on my sauté, two airline, a sea bass and three skewers in the oven at once. Pepin reminds me of every great shift I’ve worked on line.

[@jimmie200]

I watch other cooking shows. Never does my mouth water. I watch Jacques Pepin and my mouth waters as I sit here. What a pleasure to watch him prepare meals. I learn something every time.

[@0innerself0]

What I keep from Jacques is "Awkayyy", "on top of it", "freshly ground pepper". And amazing cooking lessons...

[@chrisnizer1885]

Don't forget "and that's it." Good stuff indeed!

[@giovanna722]

"It should be done in about an aarrr".

[@markmiller3713]

I couldn't imagine what major holiday dinners at his house must be like... wow.

[@say-cred]

i LOVE the way he says "classique," as if he came straight from some picturesque 1950s Parisian kitchen (which, come to think of it, he actually did)

[@StrongArmGuy]

Pepin is The Majestic King of the food world. His worst day is better than anyone else's best day. Highly motivating to watch him and behold his creations.

[@OldSchoolLad]

watching him cook is almost like listening to jazz music

[@princess84r]

I totally agree.

[@StevenHarmonGames]

I never watch him cook, I just listen to his angelic voice and the ambiance of cooking going on in the background to help me sleep at night. Thank the heavens for youtube to mp3!

[@StevenHarmonGames]

Steven Harmon That's not weird right? Nah...

[@notjefflee]

+Steven Harmon sounds like you are into something called ASMR!

[@StevenHarmonGames]

I never even knew what ASMR was until now, but it's very relaxing. Thank you!

[@GreggySorianoChannel]

The most adorable and endearing chef on the planet! Love you Jacques!

[@TheVetusMores]

Right at 7:03. He has explained many times how to do this, and by golly, one day I'll learn it! This has to be, for me at least, one of the most amazing things I have ever seen.

[@Barrymacockkiner3050]

Add salt after you crush it; it will make it even better. The salt breaks down the garlic.

[@TheVetusMores]

@@Barrymacockkiner3050 Well, since I wrote that comment, I have come to the realization that _freshness_ is everything. If the garlic is fresh enough, it works just like he shows. (I tried and tried, and by golly, it works!) If the garlic is _not_ fresh ... can be very frustrating :)

[@carcrash714]

Sometimes when nobody is around, I will narrate in a French accent about heating up some of those good costco frozen burritos.

[@daviddybek9631]

carcrash714 m

[@Motoko1134]

thts sad lol

[@myasolow7579]

😅🤣😂

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Recently, I'm inspired by Genaro 's excitement on every food he made. So when I made a plain sandwich, I will proclaim "oh my, my! Look at this beauty!"😁

[@sharonstotts7493]

Lol

[@martinhk1588]

I just found this guy and I'm watching everything I can find, what a great guy. I learn something almost every show too!

[@fifermcgee5971]

He is the best master chef.

[@Garland67]

I love this show. So relaxing and informative. After watching him closely you can remember concepts as opposed to following a recipe later. He's the best!

[@garlicgirl3149]

+Julia Hrivnak exactly

[@ChatBot1337]

The bowl is never big enough when mixing a salad. Truer words were never spoken.

[@m.theresa1385]

So happy to rediscover more Jacques Pépin recipes just when I need them. Always something new to learn.

[@PittsburghSonido]

I've been watching Pépin for months thinking I can't make half the meals he does because I do not have a processor. Then I dig around my kitchen and I find a Cuisinart mini-prep grinder. I couldn't believe it! My mum must've bought it years ago and forgotten about it. Time to cook.

[@algini12]

@@BloodInTheStrawberries Verily

[@fallonstone2080]

This man and his eggs . Genius .

[@tappychef1098]

God Bless You Gloria! I love that you taught the greatest chef of our time to cook bacon in the microwave!! RIP Dear Lady!🥰😘

[@mham1330]

So glad that we were given the gift to be able to view Chef Pépin and Chef Julia Child cooking together. I hope that we get to see Chef Pépin cooking with Chef Gordon Ramsey.🤔😀👍✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@Salamayamini]

the simplicity of his movements is the result of his expertise

[@nicpel100]

I could watch Jacques cook all day! So much technique to learn from him, and he's just so relaxing.

[@blue2134]

girl ME TOO, my mom and I were watching his shows all night yesterday, I love him.

[@superchillh3o]

the way he made that garlic puree was insane. Knife skills God tier. @7:08

[@jibbacraftteamplays1282]

Watching Jacques makes me feel like I've missed my calling in life.

[@kqed]

It's never too late!

[@tomvalveede6808]

May God continue to bless this wonderful man and all his family. He is a joy to watch; l can watch him cook for hours. Only drawback is my mouth is watering the whole time l watch, and l'm so hungry for His food afterwards. Would love like a Special show dedicated to the all the foods and desserts he has for Christmas and the New Year. Thanks for posting, l'm requesting the series video for my Christmas gift this year. Much love and admiration to Chef Pepin. Tom

[@barbramighall4518]

Tom, I completely agree with you. I enjoy his videos, so very much. He is a gift to all of us.

[@tomvalveede6808]

@@barbramighall4518 Thank you so much for your kind words. I love to show my love via cooking & l believe that this is what Mr.Pepin does on every one of his programs.

[@barbramighall4518]

Tom, there is nothing better than a man who can cook! I agree that we show our love for others through works that we do for them. Cooking for others is a way to share of yourself. Also, most people like to eat!!😀 It just makes people happy. You must be a wonderful man. Your family is luck to have you. Have a blessed day!

[@myrnyocom3344]

8-17-16 -- I'VE BEEN MISSING -- COOK - JACQUES PEPIN -- ON TV! :) SO I WENT ON KZbin - PUT HIS NAME IN -- & HERE HE IS -- SO HAPPY NOW - :) WATCHING HIS COOKING - GIVES ME A LITTLE LIFT -- TO DO SOME COOKING MYSELF :)

[@thelinthicums3295]

COOL. WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING???

[@alfredsharp239]

3-10-20 - - COULD YOU KEEP IT DOWN >:-( -- - TRYING TO SLEEP :-)

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

"You can mix the salad in any bowl, the bowl is never big enough when you mix the salad." I have noticed! So relieving to hear a master chef with the same issue!

[@DanaTock]

I absolutely ADORE watching and learning from Jacques Pepin in the kitchen. He is a great teacher. Thank you, Jacques!

[@JohnSmith-py4ok]

Always great when Jacques gives a shout out to Julia Child.

[@lyubovyeremina6011]

О да! Я тоже первый раз познакомилась с ним, когда по ТВ шло шоу с Джулией!

[@Raphoufoune]

Yes salade frisée from Lyon! Memories from my university years there!

[@qualqui]

WOW! Salad, Main dish and Dessert explained and made in 27 minutes, this is FAST FOOD indeed! No comparison with the fast food franchises with their greasy burgers, fried chicken and dry pizza, thumbs up Monsieur Jacque, thanx for sharin'!! :)

[@garlicgirl3149]

+Joe Serrano chocolate dessert seems so doable

[@bboyzshannon]

"my wife taught me how to do this" Nice!

[@ahpadt]

I dont think I've ever encountered anyone with more clear affection for his wife than Jacques...

[@Coeurebene1]

the best of French cuisine and American TV coming together! great

[@kitkatkathee]

Jacques has been a master chef for over 50 yrs. I'm pretty sure he knows a hell of a lot more about cooking than you would. Thanks

[@thpt]

Thank you so much, KQED, this is what I'm very pleased to support. YEAY!

[@InXLsisDeo]

It's not bland at all. The taste really comes from the olive oil (which he adds a lot, and he stresses it must be very good), the garlic, the anchovies and the cheese. The raw elements add a touch of freshness to the pasta.

[@crocker331]

12-15-16 Not only is Jacques a great MASTER CHEF, he has such fine ideas on what to cook (and how to do it). I've been cooking fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms as a bed for scrambled eggs. So good, I had it five days in a row!!! When I added the eggs, I moved the operation to a double boiler.... and cooked slowly. Best scrambled eggs ever. Jack Chambles

[@LonelyUtahLib]

This guy is like the Bob Ross of cooking.

[@mattjaku]

YES!

[@999a0s]

he's like the bob ross of cooking, but if bob ross was secretly an insanely talented painter like Klimt or something.

[@Snapepet]

"Bob Ross of cooking" that is perfectly said! Thank you!

[@Torwyn11]

He's nothing short of a virtuoso.

[@mrkarolosgreen1542]

So true

[@billb5690]

The master at work. Viva Pepin! 👏

[@pdnick]

I love Jaques because of his attitude, the guy has been a legend for as long as I've been alive and he's still humble. What other guy with his status would use a microwave to cook bacon? He does it because it works! Also I loved the bit where he was like "You know what I love? The corn flake." Then dumps a bunch of corn flakes into the choc/hazelnut mix. He cooks like I do, whatever makes it taste good...

[@generic53]

The MASTER! NO "dump and stir" for Jacques! BEST out there!

[@Kkevra]

I feel such adoration for Jacques Pepin!

[@bentonlambert6766]

I like jac and his cooking and hope he have many more cooking days ahead!

[@ldchappell1]

It's always a pleasure to watch Jacques Pepin in the kitchen. I've been a fan for about 30 years. I'm not a professional chef but I have learned so much from this man over the years.. Not just about food preparation but the science of cooking and flavor. He's so amazingly intuitive.

[@MarieAudeP]

+ldchappell1 , it's French cuisine. It's how it is done!

[@ldchappell1]

Marie-Aude Preau It was strictly French cuisine at one time but he's changed show formats several times to stay fresh and relevant with his audience. He's such an amazingly creative guy and he makes it look so effortless. He has class but he's also down to earth and very personable. You feel like you're alone with him in his kitchen and he's giving you a private lesson.

[@stndrds79]

I am told He is actually 90

[@ldchappell1]

stndrds79 I wouldn't be surprised if he's around for another 20 years. I know from watching him over the years that he's adapted many of his recipes for a more health conscience audience.

[@stndrds79]

+ldchappell1 how old r u

[@mebrowneyedgirl]

I made the pasta salad and it was delicious! I'm actually eating it right now! Just changed anchovies with crab meat, parmesan with cream cheese and cilantro with parsley, as these are the ingredients I had handy. But what a satisfying meal! Thank you for sharing!

[@Stargazer88]

Where has this man been all my life? Such a wonderful old school cooking show, with a relaxing skilled chief. Is this a old show, or recently producer?

[@johnc.1705]

Stargazer88 Check out his biography: The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen

[@suzitagroom2869]

Stargazer88 my Father was a wonderful Cook. He use to make Wedding Cakes as a hobby

[@redmoneylady2213]

Jacques is almost 90 and recently lost the love of his life. R.I.P. Gloria. ❤️

[@13chef]

As a Chef, I could only hope to be 1/4 as great as this Chef. Master Chef Pepin is the greatest Chef of this decade.

[@tonestar100]

He's truly a masterful decorated chef of the old school variety. Enjoy - they don't make 'em like Jacque anymore. Reminds me of my father who was the most wonderful cook I ever knew.

[@petes_CE]

Wow, he owned that piece of garlic. I usually have so much problems cutting garlic. His method is so simple.

[@maksimvucetic3205]

I'm not a big dessert guy, but man, that chocolate with nuts and corn flakes looks so good

[@bettyjpadgett7019]

I. Always. Loved. Watching. This. Man.s. Cook. Shows. He. Is. Awesome. The. Way. He. Fixes. Or. Cook

[@johnmadox]

A ta santé jacques !!! as a french people (i live around lyon) i can tell you he's cooking a real french cuisine ...easy to do , simple and good taste ...and for healty one of the best of the world...just keep an eye about sugar salt and oil it's a bit too much for everyday cooking the rest is perfect ,bon appetit ...

[@canttrusteveryone2632]

This man, is so amazing, and his voice, I just feel so calm

[@lkcheat]

all of his shows make me calm and relaxed.. and hungry! unlike his chef contemporaries i feel like going to his house for sunday dinner with his family would be authentic...it would be genuine and unique - i like his french-american cuisine and approach to family dinners and get togethers.

[@RosaMysticaMantilla]

Thanks, Jacques! Now I know what to do with my anchovies. Merci Beaucoup!

[@chrisnizer1885]

Gotta admire Jacques Pepin, he could have had his choice of prestigious restaurants to work in and he accepted the challenge of working in Howard Johnson's. A classically trained French chef in a Howard Johnson's kitchen! The guy is amazing and still a blast to watch. Thanks for the video my friend, good stuff indeed!

[@petermontagnon4440]

My Grandfather was from Lyon. I would to go there sometime!!

[@shintaiden]

The way he teaches it's so easy to remember, he is so relaxed and sweet too.

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

This gentleman is a genius, I have been cooking for over 40 years yet I still learn every day from this master!

[@JuriiiaZ]

This man is really awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cook because of his shows.

[@lyubovyeremina6011]

Самый лучший шеф! Просто удивительно хорошие рецепты и элегантная подача! Наслаждаюсь каждым видео!

[@mham1330]

I'm a garlic fan and I never burned my garlic.😋😋

[@patrickgallimore6896]

Jacques Pepin is to cooking, what Pavarotti was to singing, what Olivier was to acting, and what Wright was to architecture. My new year's resolution is to watch, at least, one episode of this series, each and everyday...Watching Jacques cook is comfort food, for the soul...He's better, than, each and everyone of the cooks/hosts, and most of them are excellent, on the Food Network today. Bon Apetit!

[@Samurai78420]

This is church to us Chefs and home cooks alike. The world will be a whole lot different when he passes on to join his beloved wife.

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

True story my brother. I've watched chef Pepin since I was a kid 40 now. I even went to culinary school and worked in restaurants and did catering. But it was not for me. I still cook at home but making it a job ruined the passion for me. Also the drug addicts and crazy people didn't help..

[@djc1210]

Darn - those poached eggs look wonderful... soft runny center, can't duplicate....

[@lukemclellan2141]

I love watching classically trained chefs - always "a dash", "a little bit" or "a splash" equates to so much more quantity than how I am used to interpreting those phrases!

[@werewasyo]

i realized now that the veggies he uses are prolly well-grown full of flavor and ripe. im used to grocery store bland vegetables

[@2dasimmons]

Surely what you say is true. No one thing appeals to everyone. i understand to each his own. Shalom...bon appetitt!

[@Alfrion81]

Je ne voudrais pas faire la vaisselle, après vos vidéos, Chef. Elles, sont, ceci dit, très instructives et plaisantes 😊

[@sissaboolives2012]

Wonderful! How is it the french cooks, make simple food dishes look so elegant?!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Just very good!!!!!!

[@adamgm84]

It's mind-blowing how often he gives priceless technique gems.

[@stndrds79]

I make the salad dressing and it's amazing I don't buy dressing anymore

[@lpd1snipe]

Thank you KQED

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

Tres Magnifique, Monsieur Pepin!

[@SN-rp3kk]

Jacques is such an amazing Chef. I wish I could meet him one day.

[@benmiddleton9984]

love this guy

[@S2Sturges]

My Man! He and Julia got me into cooking, learned from the right people the first time, he knows everything, read his cook books

[@akdkdk12]

one of the best cook i have ever seen... cooking master!

[@smzig]

What I would pay to eat a meal cooked by this guy.

[@BernardodeCastro]

Jacques Pepin is just amazing! I love cooking the stuff he suggests! Thank you for posting this!

[@AngelicGoldBeauty]

My favorite cook ever I looooooove you jacques

[@byheavenlyhosts1]

Just wonderful...Thank you...so inspiring...I love to cook...it's such a miracle putting things together with such amazing results...yuuuuum!!!

[@TheVittleVlog]

Just amazing!!

[@goosecouple]

So enjoyable watching Jacques cooking away.

[@1sunstyle]

I love these much. Thanks for free.

[@inmens]

Extraordinary food. Marvelous videos. Thanks.

[@markmiller3713]

That fried egg looks delicious. I have to try that.

[@jeannecooke4862]

Thank you...as Always...beautiful recipes, dinners and all...Seasons Greetings!

[@surprisetier]

i love this man

[@AlyenasKitchen]

Your pesto looks super delicious! We love using pesto in so many of our dishes! I've never thought about having with crackers! YUM! I've never fried an egg like this before...very interesting! Looks delicious! Love all your recipes!🌷🌼😊