The Art of Jacques Pépin: A Life in Recipes and Paintings (Timeless Recipes and Signature Artworks of the Celebrated Chef) cover image
The Art of Jacques Pépin: A Life in Recipes and Paintings (Timeless Recipes and Signature Artworks of the Celebrated Chef) cover image

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

by Jacques Pépin
Publication date: September 9, 2025
Hardcover
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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.

Physical Info: 2.21 cms H x 23.88 cms L x 18.72 cms W (0.84 kgs) 288 pages

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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.

Pépin Jacques, the winner of sixteen James Beard Awards and author of over thirty cookbooks, including The Apprentice, Essential Pépin, and Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple, Jacques Pépin is a chef, author, television personality, educator, and artist, and has starred in twelve acclaimed PBS cooking series. His dedication to culinary education led to the creation of the Jacques Pépin Foundation in 2016. (Photographer) Tom Hopkins was a millionaire by the time he was twenty-seven. He began his career as a real estate agent (failing miserably and earning $42 a month). After investing his last few dollars in a sales training seminar, Tom quickly rose to the nation's number one sales position--setting records that still stand today. Believing sales people are made, not born, Tom has dedicated his professional life to training and inspiring people to achieve their highest potential.