Jacques Pépin Themes

Jacques Pépin Themes

April 6th-12th: Bonjour Jacques Pépin!
(Welcome Jacques Pépin to IHCC with any of his recipes!) 

April 13th-19th: April Mystery Box Madness Challenge! 
(Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Scallops, Tarragon, Sour Cream, Walnuts, Capers, Asparagus, White Beans, Gruyere, Yeast, and Rice. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs) 

April 20th-26th: "C'est Magnifique!"
(Make any magnificent Jacques Pépin French dish!)  

April 27th-May 3rd: IHCC April Potluck!  
(Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!)

May 4th-12th: L'Oeuf Incroyable! (The Incredible Egg!)
(Cook a Jacques Pépin dish featuring or including eggs!) 

May 11th-17th: May Mystery Box Madness Challenge! 

(Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Brie, Crab, Chives, Strawberries (fresh, frozen or dried), Breadcrumbs, Pecans, Green Beans, Vinegar, Vanilla, and Puff Pastry. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs.

May 18th-24th: In Honor of Deb --Potluck
(Potluck to honor IHCC host Deb's Mom--make any dish from any IHCC Chef) 

May 25th-31st: IHCC May Potluck! 
(Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!) 

June 1st-7th: Fromage S'il Vous Plait! (Cheese If You Please!)
(Recipes that feature or include cheese as an ingredient!) 

June 8th-14th: June Mystery Box Madness Challenge! 
(Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Any White-Fleshed Fish, Green Leaf Lettuce, Pine Nuts, Dill, Cheddar Cheese, Almond Extract or Almond Liqueur, Blueberries (fresh, frozen or dried), Cornstarch, Bell Pepper, Black Beans. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs) 

June 15th-21st: Get this Soirée Started
(Hors d'oeuvres & Canapés, & Cocktails recipes from Jacques that are sure to get any party or event started!) 

June 22nd-28th: IHCC June Potluck! 
 (Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!) 

June 28th-July 5th: Out of France  

(Any Jacques Pepin recipe that is not French or of French origin- American, Asian, Mexican, etc.) 

July 6th -July 12th: July Mystery Box Madness Challenge!  

(Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Chicken, Seaweed, Sesame Seeds, Parsley, Mozzarella Cheese, Pasta, Mango, Brown Sugar, and Mint. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs) 

July 13th-July 19th: Fast Food Jacques's Way  

(A play on Jacques Fast Food books - dishes in 30 minutes or less) 

July 20th - July 26th: The Mother of All Sauces!  

(A celebration of the five classic mother sauces: Sauce Bechamel, Sauce Espagnole, Sauce Veloute, Sauce Hollandaise, and Sauce Tomate) 

July 27th- August 2nd: July Potluck!

(Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!) 

August 3rd- August 9th: Reveille-toi! (Get Out of Bed!)

(Cook any Jacques Pépin breakfast or brunch recipe)

August 10th- August 16th: August Mystery Box Madness Challenge!

Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Any Red Fruit, , Corn, Tortillas, Skirt or Flank Steak, Oregano, Heavy Cream, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Baby/Fingerling Potatoes, and Caramel/Cajeta. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs)

August 17th-August 23rd: Salads et Vinaigrettes 
(Make any Jacques Pepin salad and/or dressing recipe)

August 24th-August 30rd: August Potluck 
(Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!) 

August 31st-Sept. 6th: Le Plat du Jour (Dish of the Day)
(What's the 'daily special' at your house? Choose any Jacques Pepin dish you like!) 

Sept. 7th-13th: September Mystery Box Madness Challenge!  
(Make a dish containing at least 3 of the monthly mystery ingredients--Salmon (fresh, smoked, canned), Green Peas (dried, fresh or frozen), Hazelnuts, Eggplant, Parmesan Cheese, Kale, Apples (Any color/kind), Blue Cheese, Bread Rolls/Buns, and Rosemary. You are free to chose a Jacques Pépin recipe or a recipe from ANY of our former IHCC chefs. See IHCC sidebar- directly above-for a complete list of all IHCC chefs)

Sept. 14th-20th: Seasonal Specialties
(Make a Pepin dish that features what's in season where you live.) 

Sept 21st -27th: September Potluck!
(Cook any Jacques Pépin dish or make a recipe from ANY former IHCC chef!) 

Sept. 28th- Oct. 4th: Au Revoir Chef Pepin! (Until We Meet Again!)
(Choose any dish to say goodbye to Jacques Pepin as our featured IHCC chef!)