"250 of master chef Jacques Pépin's classic and timeless recipes for unexpectedly polished and satisfying meals with minimal prep and cleanup"-- "You don't need a kitchen brigade, decades-honed skills, or expensive ingredients to cook and eat like master chef Jacques Pépin. Just like the rest of us, he doesn't always have as much time or energy as he'd like to put together a satisfying meal. With this collection of 250 recipes for surprisingly achievable, impressive fare, he shares the foundation of good, efficient home cooking. Covering homemade staples and every course, plus what every good kitchen should be equipped and stocked with, this foundational, classic recipe book is an essential for every busy home cook who refuses to eat poorly." -- Back cover. Provided by publisher.

Includes index.

Basics -- Appetizers & salads -- Soups -- Breads, pizzas & hot sandwiches -- Pasta & rice -- Legumes & vegetables -- Shellfish & fish -- Eggs, poultry & meat -- Desserts.