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In this digital series, chef Jacques Pépin brings us into his home and teaches us many of his favorite dishes. This intimate setting is his platform for simple and instructive cooking, using inexpensive, readily available ingredients, and whatever he may have on hand.

Pépin serves his tuna tartare with onions, scallions and a garnish of bread and cucumbers.
Pépin serves cod with a garnish of vegetables including mushrooms, radishes and olives.
Pépin shares his method for a simple baked salmon served with caramelized endive.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund, The Marc Haas Foundation and public television viewers.
Episodes
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
A father of bebop, Charlie Parker influenced generations of musicians.
Calder’s aesthetic revolution concerned a somewhat taboo topic in the art world - fun.
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
Explore the creative genius of I.M. Pei as he reshapes the future of architecture in China
Watch the full documentary on Lennon's life in New York City during the 1970s.
Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
Patsy Cline defined modern country music by using her singular talent and emotional depth.
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
Extras
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.
Each day, Sun Ra wrote a piece of music solely for “the Creator.”
Sun Ra was one of the first Black artists to have his own record label.
Sun Ra wanted to change humanity with his concept of the “alter destiny.”
Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.
An Iranian-American artist’s work uses abstracted Persian calligraphy to signify migration.
Comedian and actress Leslie Jones does a deep dive on her creative process.
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.
Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.