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Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto
In the summer, Pépin likes to use fresh basil from his garden to make this pesto recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Spaghetti with Basil Pesto

Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint
Another take on blueberries, lemon and mint from Jacques Pépin.
Jacques Pépin Prepares Blueberries with Lemon and Mint

Jacques Pépin Makes Lemon Posset for Dessert
This lemon posset is one of Jacques Pépin's simplest recipes.
Jacques Pépin Makes Lemon Posset for Dessert

Jacques Pépin Makes Ice Cream French Toast
Jacques Pépin adapted this recipe from his time as a breakfast cook in Paris.
Jacques Pépin Makes Ice Cream French Toast

How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music
Harry Belafonte speaks about Paul Robeson and Black culture in music.
How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music

Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy
Tracey Ullman discusses the joys of working with Mel Brooks.
Tracey Ullman on Mel Brooks' intrinsically American comedy

Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5
Baayork Lee discusses starring on Broadway at age 5 and working with Richard Rodgers.
Baayork Lee on becoming a Broadway star at age 5

I. M. Pei shares his thoughts on the relationship between sculpture and scale.
I. M. Pei on sculpture

Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe
Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
Gloria Steinem on the legacy of Marilyn Monroe

Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard
Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
Laura Linney on mastering acting at Juilliard

Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll
Patti Smith shares her thoughts on Lou Reed and the 70s rock and roll scene.
Patti Smith on Lou Reed and rock and roll

Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences
Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
Dionne Warwick on Lena Horne and her musical influences

Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence
Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
Herbie Hancock on jazz and Quincy Jones' influence

Gloria Naylor on the American dream
Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
Gloria Naylor on the American dream

Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.
Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history

Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts
This recipe for tomato toasts with olives is inspired by Pépin's time in Spain.
Jacques Pépin Makes Tomato Toasts

Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine
Pépin's recipe for quiche Lorraine is inspired by his mother.
Jacques Pépin Makes Quiche Lorraine

Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup
Pépin loves a cold soup in the summer using this recipe.
Jacques Pépin Makes Cold Tomato-Cucumber Soup

Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters
Pépin's clam fritters bring back fond memories of going clamming in the sea.
Jacques Pépin Makes Clam Fritters

Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello
Pépin's recipe for stuffed portobello has breadcrumbs, garlic, butter and herbs.
Jacques Pépin Makes Shrimp-Stuffed Portobello

Jacques Pépin Makes Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
Jacques Pépin shows us a simple but tasty Brussels sprouts recipe.