Recently French chef Jacques Pépin turned 80 and retired. Over the years, he educated viewers of Public Television on how to cook and, something that no other cooking show host has done, techniques in the kitchen with wisdom, humor and a smattering of French lessons. As Gilad Edelman wrote in a Slate article, this man will teach you how to cook
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Jacques follows his Aunt’s recipe for Quiche With Bacon using lard and butter in the dough without pre-baking the shell. He continues with the egg theme and prepares his mother’s unique dish of Eggs Jeannette, A savory and very tasty Flan With Green Herbs follows, so simple to make when fresh herbs are plentiful. Jacques finishes with a delicious Spinach, Ham And Parmesan Soufflè, unusually presented in a rectangular glass dish.
The dough for this quiche is made with butter and lard (or vegetable shortening). The result is very flaky, with the taste of the lard complementing the bacon in the filling.
The choice of herbs and greens used to season this savory flan can be altered based on your garden or market; bear in mind, though, that certain herbs — tarragon, basil, and cilantro, for example — have a stronger flavor and so should be used in smaller quantities than milder herbs like parsley or chervil.
The Parmesan cheese and bread crumb crust and topping of this soufflé will be browner and crunchier when prepared in a gratin dish, making it easier to serve at the table.
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