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S1 E21 Potatoes - Baked, Mashed, Creamy Casserole and Crispy Fried Pommes Souffles

Instructional & Educational

TV-PG

24m

Aug 31, 1999

One Potato, two potato, oh, so many potatoes. Julia and Jacques share their tricks, “trucs” and techniques for perfect baked potatoes.

Season 1, 22 Episodes

season 1 (22 episodes)

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Beef - Hamburgers to Chateaubriand

Beef - Hamburgers to Chateaubriand,

“There’s nothing as good as a good piece of meat”, and as Julia is quick to point out, there is less and less really good (well marbled and aged) beef to be found.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Desserts - Fresh fruits to Crepes Suzettes

Desserts - Fresh fruits to Crepes Suzettes,

Jacques and Julia create some very special desserts in this colorful episode.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Salads - Tossed Greens to Nicoise

Salads - Tossed Greens to Nicoise,

Jacques dressed in a toga? For the Julia's Caesar Salad, of course!

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Sandwiches - Croques Monsieur et Madame to Pain Bagnat

Sandwiches - Croques Monsieur et Madame to Pain Bagnat,

As a child, one of Julia’s favorite sandwiches was an ice cream sandwich. Jacques was a stick of chocolate between two pieces of bread.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Vegetables - Artichokes, Bruised Peas and Forever Green Beans, and Tomatoes

Vegetables - Artichokes, Bruised Peas and Forever Green Beans, and Tomatoes,

Julia and Jacques prepare artichokes-several ways-including artichoke hearts stuffed with spinach and mushroom Duxelle.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Beef Stew - The Collaborative Version, with a Signature Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Beef Stew - The Collaborative Version, with a Signature Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes,

Sounds rather ordinary for this celebrated duet…but here, Jacques and Julia demonstrate why Beef Burgundy and Pot Roast have been favorite “classic” recipes (here and in France).

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Fish - Classic Sole, Grilled Halibut and Poached Grouper

Fish - Classic Sole, Grilled Halibut and Poached Grouper,

Sole food and more. One of Julia’s most memorable meals was the Sole Meuniere she had on first arriving in Paris after WWII.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Turkey - Not-quite-traditional Roast Turkey Dinner

Turkey - Not-quite-traditional Roast Turkey Dinner,

This meal is the holiday favorite that is so good, Julia & Jacques recommend it for any day of the year.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Soup - Four Classics: Onion, Vichyssoise, Mediterranean Fish, and Chicken

Soup - Four Classics: Onion, Vichyssoise, Mediterranean Fish, and Chicken,

Four classic soups are made from scratch in Julia’s kitchen: aromatic, steaming hot French Onion Soup, Vichyssoise (chilled Leek), Mediterranian fish and Potato soup.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Eggs - Boiled, Scrambled, Omelets, Frittatas, Eggs Benedict

Eggs - Boiled, Scrambled, Omelets, Frittatas, Eggs Benedict,

Eggs: all sizes, all types from chicken to quail to ostrich… soft, scrambled, poached… from omelets to Frittatas to eggs Benedict.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Pork - Improvisations on Classic Pork Dishes

Pork - Improvisations on Classic Pork Dishes,

A classic of the American table--pork chops and applesauce, is the starting point for three J&J improvisations

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Creamy Desserts - Creme Caramel, Creme Brule, Chocolate Pot de Creme

Creamy Desserts - Creme Caramel, Creme Brule, Chocolate Pot de Creme,

Julia dons safety goggles and takes up a blowtorch for this hot dessert show.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Shellfish - Mussels, Oysters, Clams and Shrimp

Shellfish - Mussels, Oysters, Clams and Shrimp,

Julia and Jacques share opinions, and know-how, on mussels…and, oysters, clams and shrimp.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Roast Chicken - Three Ways to Perfectly Roasted Chickens

Roast Chicken - Three Ways to Perfectly Roasted Chickens,

Perfectly roasted chicken says Julia, is a telltale of a really good cook. Here are three ways to perfectly roasted chicken.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Souffles - Cheese, Scallop, Chocolate

Souffles - Cheese, Scallop, Chocolate,

Julia and Jacques demonstrate the art, and the adventure, of the Souffle.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Winter Vegetables - Stuffed Cabbage plus Cauliflower Gratin

Winter Vegetables - Stuffed Cabbage plus Cauliflower Gratin,

Julia and Jacques take the doldrums about of Winter Vegetables, and demonstrate how even vegetables cooked only in season can be a special treat.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Charcuterie - Simple Homemade Sausages, including Sausage in Brioche, and Pates

Charcuterie - Simple Homemade Sausages, including Sausage in Brioche, and Pates,

Julia and Jacques demonstrate recipes for sausage and pate that are right out of the French countryside.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Comfort Food - Poached Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie and Rustic Apple Tart Dessert

Comfort Food - Poached Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie and Rustic Apple Tart Dessert,

Poached chicken, chicken pot pie, and rustic apple tart dessert.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Salmon - Salmon Tartar, Gravlax, Baked in a Papillote (Paper Bag) and Roasted Fillets

Salmon - Salmon Tartar, Gravlax, Baked in a Papillote (Paper Bag) and Roasted Fillets,

Start with one large, whole Salmon, and observe as Julia and Jacques transform the fish into Salmon tartar and “Instant Gravlax.”

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Roast of Veal and Leg of Lamb

Roast of Veal and Leg of Lamb,

First is a Roast of Veal with Wild Mushrooms, Braised Endive, onions, and white wine-the aromas just fill the kitchen.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Potatoes - Baked, Mashed, Creamy Casserole and Crispy Fried Pommes Souffles

Potatoes - Baked, Mashed, Creamy Casserole and Crispy Fried Pommes Souffles,

One Potato, two potato, oh, so many potatoes. Julia and Jacques share their tricks, “trucs” and techniques for perfect baked potatoes.

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home - Duck - Julia’s Original French Chef Recipe, Jacques Roasted Duck Breast Salad

Duck - Julia’s Original French Chef Recipe, Jacques Roasted Duck Breast Salad,

Duck is a favorite in restaurants but is often considered too difficult to cook at home. No longer!

Details

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home

Instructional & Educational

TV-PG

1 Season

24m

American chef Julia Child and French chef Jacques Pepin host this cooking show that shows viewers how to best prepare various French and American dishes.

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