The Art of Jacques Pepin: The Cookbook

A celebration of a legendary chef, his favorite recipes, and a lifetime of creativity.

Created in celebration of Jacques Pépin’s ninetieth birthday, The Art of Jacques Pépin is far more than a cookbook. It is a beautiful tribute to a master chef whose life has been shaped equally by food and art.

Inside, you’ll find 99 of Jacques Pépin’s all-time favorite and most-cooked recipes, thoughtfully paired with his signature artwork spanning the past sixty years. The recipes cover every course, including desserts, and reflect what Pépin does best: food that is timeless, deeply satisfying, and surprisingly achievable for the home cook.

Throughout the book, Jacques’s original paintings, line drawings, and sculpture appear alongside the recipes, creating a wonderfully personal portrait of his creative life. The art and food complement one another, revealing the same warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and unmistakable style that have made Jacques Pépin beloved for generations.

Why you'll love it:
• Includes 99 of Jacques Pépin’s favorite and most-cooked recipes
• Covers everything from everyday meals to desserts
• Recipes are classic, approachable, and designed for cooking at home
• Features original artwork created by Jacques Pépin over six decades
• Includes paintings, line art, and sculpture
• A beautiful blend of cookbook, art book, and culinary memoir
• Created in celebration of Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday

Perfect for:
• Jacques Pépin fans
• Cookbook collectors
• Home cooks who appreciate classic technique
• Art lovers
• Culinary students and food enthusiasts
• Milestone birthday, wedding, or housewarming gifts

More than a collection of recipes, The Art of Jacques Pépin is a celebration of a life spent cooking, creating, teaching, and finding beauty in the everyday. It is the kind of cookbook you’ll want to cook from, display, and return to again and again.

Happy Cooking!