Today's Gourmet with Jacques Pépin

Jacques prepares a simple but elegant spread including veal roast with artichokes, garlic leek soup, and almond cake. Special guests include Jacques' mom and organic food pioneer Alice Waters.

Jacques Pépin takes us on a tour of the Mediterranean with this full-course meal featuring tuna carpaccio, paella, and a dried fig with Campari dessert. If you're having trouble deciding what to make for dinner tonight, Jacques Pépin's paella might be just the ticket as it has a little bit of everything: chorizo, pancetta, shellfish, rice, and vegetables.

Jacques Pepin explores the art and freshness of Nouvelle Cuisine, first popularized in '70s France. Join him as he demonstrates how to make a potato crepe with caviar, a grilled chicken salad, and a flourless chocolate cake.

Jacques Pépin prepares an excellent dinner party menu featuring braised pork shoulder with pickled cabbage, a leek salad with tomatoes, and a strawberry shortcake dessert. He also demonstrates how to carve an apple swan, a nice touch for table decorating.

Jacques Pépin prepares a four course meal in 22 minutes, including lamb chops, sautéed shrimp, tomato salad, and a pineapple dessert.

Jacques Pepin prepares an earthy meal that includes rabbit stew, scallion gratin, cornmeal mash, and a fruit dessert served with apricot sauce. Along the way, he gives cultural insights and cooking technique tips, including a presentation on kitchen knives.