Poulets & Légumes: My Favorite Chicken & Vegetable Recipes

by Jacques Pépin

From the world-renowned chef and celebrated artist, a must-have collection of everyday and elegant chicken and vegetable recipes

The legendary cooking teacher whom GQ calls “the most impactful living chef in America” shares his favorite chicken and vegetable recipes from a half-century career spanning two continents. Some, like Poulet à la Crème and Baker’s Wife Potatoes, recall the country French dishes of his childhood, while Chicken with Cognac Sauce and Velvet Spinach come from his days in fine French restaurants. Most, though, are born in his contemporary Connecticut kitchen. All have that trademark Pépin touch: made with just a few steps but sublime enough for company, from Roast Split Chicken with Mustard Crust to Caramelized Tomatoes Provençal. Charmingly illustrated with Pépin’s paintings, this little compendium is perfect for revitalizing every cook’s repertoire.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2018

About the author

Librarian note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. For the epidemiologist, see Jacques Pepin.

Jacques Pépin (born December 18, 1935) is a French-born American chef, author, culinary educator, television personality, and artist. Since the late 1980s, he has appeared on American television and has written for The New York Times, Food & Wine and other publications. He has authored over 30 cookbooks, some of which have become best sellers. Pépin was a longtime friend of the American chef Julia Child, and their 1999 PBS series Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home won a Daytime Emmy Award. He has been honored with 24 James Beard Foundation Awards, five honorary doctoral degrees, the American Public Television’s lifetime achievement award, the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2019 and the Légion d'honneur, France's highest order of merit in 2004. --Wikipedia

Reviews

[Robin Tobin (On the back porch reading) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This little cookbook makes me happy!

[Filipina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally like cookbooks that offer a wide selection of different recipes rather than specializing in a specific category. I really enjoyed this cookbook because it gave such detailed, well-written instructions and comments about how to successfully execute the dishes. These are simple techniques and the ingredient lists were short and flavorful.

I made the Crusty Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms and they all loved it. And they don’t like mushrooms!

I also was pleasantly surprised by the Pepin’s drawings - I had no idea that he was also a painter.

I found this at the library.
I’m getting my own copy.

[Michelle Boyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up because I saw the cover illustration. I'm so glad I did! There are some amazing recipes. I have tried one and have fallen in love with it. If you like French cuisine this has some great chicken recipes and my vegetarian friends loved the bean dish I recently made from this book!!!

[peter e. ragsdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

C’est bon

The chicken recipes are outstanding. Using cognac in a sauce for many receipesisafavoritebecause of the added flavor. Cauliflower recipes are new , interesting and anxious to try. A good read!

[M M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recipes are questionable. I gave it such a good rating because (even though normally it's give a recipe book horrible ratings for this) I loved the art work...they were not pictures of the dish (which is a pet peeve of mine in recipe books). These pictures added to the charm of the book.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please See My Full Review at:
https://bibliothecaeclecticus.wordpre...

You'll notice I have the Original Sur La Table Cover for my Copy.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Jacques Pepin's recipes they are simple concise and delicious. I thoroughly enjoy reading through these recipes since I cook a lot of Poulet and Legumes at my house.

[E G Melby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slim volume packed with great recipes

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got a chance to see Mr. Pepin at a food conference. I went to his book signing and met him and his daughter. A delightful cookbook that he illustrated!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

He has been my favorite for years.

[db · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really yummy recipes

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Jacques Pepin

This is a lovely book with lovely illustrations! It would be a nice addition to any library! Jacques Pepin always has wonderful recipes!

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compilation of recipes for chicken and vegetables gathered from other cookbooks and writing of Chef Pépin. The recipes are uncomplicated. If you’ve ever watched any of this chefs videos (see Facebook), then you will recognize that he writes his recipes just like he speaks. It makes the recipe seem so much more personal, approachable, and do-able.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great recipes, would have liked pictures

[Wayne Montag · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome cookbook

There are so many great chicken and vegetable recipes in this cookbook. You will not be disappointed. Very highly recommended.