Essential Pépin

Description

After 60-plus years in the kitchen, chef Jacques Pépin has collected more than 125 recipes to share with viewers. In this 26-episode series, Pépin invites his daughter, Claudine, granddaughter Shorey, and friends and colleagues to cook with him. Pépin begins each episode with an introduction and step-by-step demonstration for each recipe. Featured dishes include flan á la vanille with caramel-cognac sauce, ricotta dumplings with red pepper sauce, and crystallized puff pastry á l'orange.

Upcoming Episodes

• Veg-In!

  Ragout of asparagus; zucchini and tomato gratin; cauliflower gratin; artichoke hearts; corn tempura. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 @ 12:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Fine Finishes

  Cheesecake with apricot-blueberry sauce; flan a la vanille with caramel-cognac sauce; chocolate mousse; bread and butter pudding. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 @ 12:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Special Spuds

  Garlic mashed potatoes; potato ragout; gratin dauphinoise; cream puff potatoes. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Dec. 01, 2025 @ 12:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Dec. 01, 2025 @ 4:00PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Tuesday, Dec. 02, 2025 @ 03:00AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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