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The Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home series brings viewers into the kitchen with outstanding chefs Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. The 22-part series, which was aired on public television, puts an emphasis on learning basic recipes so that the viewer can learn to cook without specific instructions. Julia and Jacques give a plethora of suggestions, so viewers never feel at a loss for possibilities. In this episode, Julia and Jacques cook comfort food, but it's not only comfortable to eat, it's comfortable to cook too. Learn to poach a chicken with vegetables, mushrooms, and white wine, then take the cooking liquid and the leftover chicken and make a Chicken Pot Pie. The piecrust can then be used for the Rustic Apple Pie or the Dried Fruit Tart. Together, Julia and Jacques teach viewers why certain ingredients and techniques are chosen. They argue about how to obtain the perfect balance of flavors and textures, and then they improvise until the dishes are complete.