the Art of Jacques Pepin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in Kitchen

BARNES & NOBLE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2025TASTING TABLE 25 ABSOLUTE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025 In celebration of legendary chef Jacques Pépin’s legacy and two premier passions in life, a stunning, curated collection of his favorite recipes and signature artworks. Just in time for his 90th birthday, The Art of Jacques Pépin celebrates master chef Jacques Pépin and his life of cooking and painting, with 99 of his all-time favorite and most-cooked recipes paired with pieces of his signature artworks spanning the last 60 years. Chapters cover all courses for a satisfying meal at home, including desserts, and his artworks are thoughtfully curated accordingly. The recipes are authentic Pépin essence—timelessly classic, delicious, and surprisingly achievable, including: Bread and Onion Soup Radicchio Salad with Garlic Dressing Stew of Spring Vegetables Baked Salmon with Pesto Butter Chicken Legs with Yams Pork Roast with Ratatouille Chocolate Soufflé Oranges in Caramel A true creative expression of Jacques Pépin, this beautifully illustrated cookbook will inspire you to cook and create as Jacques does. As Jacques Pépin always signs off, happy cooking.