“In this charming and economically focused 100-plus recipe collection, home chefs and readers get a sense of who the ultimate expert is as a person. . . . [Pépin’s] emphasis here on low-cost, in-season ingredients will further win over readers, allowing cooks creativity and freedom with techniques designed to save money. . . . Readers will be amped to cook, simmer, bake, and prepare away. . . . Always a delight.” — Booklist (starred review)
“Legendary chef Pépin dishes up valuable advice for saving time, money, and effort in the kitchen. . . . Complete with Pépin’s own whimsical paintings, this handy resource demonstrates that efficiency doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor.” — Publishers Weekly
“[A] heartfelt, endearing book…delightful…entertaining…A must for foodies, certain to bring a smile to readers and their dinner guests.” — Kirkus Reviews on Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken
“That old culinary workhorse, the chicken, gets a clever consideration in this delightfully illustrated combination cookbook and memoir…It’s a lovely book on its own, and also a winning companion volume to Pépin’s memoir, The Apprentice.” — Publishers Weekly on Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken
“You might just learn a few breezy techniques for weeknight French-style dining with this new one from Pépin.” — Epicurious on Quick & Simple
“It’s very good…I’m now so loyal to him that I’ve been cooking from it every night.” — New York Times on Quick & Simple
"The recipes stand the test of time; this book will become a classic in your kitchen.” — Food & Wine on Quick & Simple