Delicious Ideas For Your Thanksgiving Feast From Jacques Pepin

Those who love food, love Thanksgiving. Amongst family, friends, success and all there is to be thankful for on this widely celebrated North American holiday, a Thanksgiving day is just not complete without a feast. On every fourth Thursday of November, families across the country gather to enjoy each other's company and let their belts loose. Due to hustle and bustle of the daily grind, we are often left to scramble for last minute menu planning and meal preparation. Thankfully fans of Janson Media have world renowned celebrity chef Jacques Pepin to count on in times of need. Undoubtedly identifying Thanksgiving as his favorite holiday, Jacques Pepin's french infused cuisine is sure to inspire. Jacques Pepin's Thanksgiving Celebration (1 x 90') is available worldwide on DVD now, exclusively through Janson Media.

&'Second only to the recently deceased Julia Child, Pepin represents the best of French cuisine in America... He has had a fascinating career as founder of the Culinary Institute of America and French Culinary Institute, the author of many cookbooks, and a TV celebrity. Pepin"s personality adds warmth, charm, and graciousness to each program, as do his personal observations'. - Library Journal

In this tribute to turkey with all the trimmings, we get a peek at how one of the world"s greatest French chefs prepares Thanksgiving dinner in his American home. It begins with two appetizers made from Jacques" &'Instant&' Home-Cured Salmon: Salmon Tartare with a delicate cucumber salad and salmon caviar; and velvety Salmon Gravlax cured with cognac, served with cucumber, sweet onion, and rye bread. Then, it"s on to the main event: a plump, juicy Roasted Turkey with apple cider glaze and buttery Bread-and-Mushroom Stuffing. On the sideboard, there are Jacques" Brussels Sprouts, a creamy, bubbly, decadent Gratin of Butternut Squash, and an alternative to traditional cranberry sauce, a spicy Cherry-Ginger Chutney. Two sensational desserts complete the feast: a Chocolate-Bourbon-Prune Cake with Caramelized Pecans and whipped cream; and Pears Poached in Citrus Juice with a simple, country style &'home cake.&' A Jacques Pepin's Thanksgiving Celebrationtrailer is available for viewing on the Janson Media YouTube channel.