Jacques Pepin's Graduation Celebration

French chef Jacques Pepin uses the college graduation of a family friend as a springboard to a lavish alfresco buffet lunch inspired by Gallic culinary traditions. Pepin's sophisticated menu includes smoked trout with an egg and pepper salad; boneless chicken stuffed with pork, black mushrooms, pistachios, and brandy; baked ham with an apricot-mustard glaze and peach sauce; buttered Swiss chard; and herbed cheese served with roasted garlic. Two desserts--layered chocolate cake and a cherry-raspberry puff-pastry--round out this satisfying meal that is perfect for a summer afternoon celebration.