Jacques Pepin Brings A French Flair to Your Chanukah Menu

Chanakuh 2010 kicks off at sundown Wednesday December 1, 2010 in celebration of the re-dedication of the Jerusalem Temple. Commonly known as the 'Festival of Lights', the Chanakuh holiday is observed for 8 nights centered around the 'kindling of the lights' custom for which a candle is lit on each corresponding night. The holiday also also highlights some unique foods (typically cooked in olive oil) like potato latkes. In the special Jacques Pepin's Chanakuh Celebration (1 x 90'), the celebrity chef brings his french flair to the table without sacrificing tradition. In the special, Pepin creates mouth watering dishes including a Veal Roast and Vegetable Pankcake Tempura, an homage to the traditional latke.

&'Prepare to experience a French twist on the traditional Chanukah meal as world-renowned chef Jacques Pépin celebrates the Jewish Festival of Lights with a variety of tasty kosher treats. A delectable Consommé Printanier highlighted with zucchini, turnip, carrot, and miniature Chicken Quenelles kicks off the meal, followed by a cold Chicken Mousse with a sprinkling of pistachios set in delicious aspic. A Veal Roast complimented by buttery braised lettuce serves as the main course, with Vegetable Pancakes Tempura offering an innovative variation on the traditional potato latke. Topping off the meal is a Frozen Citrus Soufflé served with fresh baked ladyfingers, and a rum-soaked holiday fruitcake brimming with candied fruit.&' ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

It begins with a sparkling Consommé Printanier with a colorful sprinkling of carrot, turnip, zucchini, and miniature Chicken Quenelles. Then it"s a silky Cold Mousse of Chicken and Pistachios with a beautiful garnish set in aspic. A soulful Veal Roast with buttery braised lettuce is the hearty centerpiece of the meal. And Jacques serves it with crispy, golden Vegetable Pancakes Tempura — his homage to the traditional Chanukah potato latke. For dessert, there"s a spectacular Frozen Citrus Soufflé surrounded by a crown of freshly-baked lady fingers served alongside a classic rum-soaked Holiday Fruit Cake, brimming with Jacques" own homemade candied fruit. Jacques Pepin"s Chanukah Celebrationtrailer is available for viewing on the Janson Media YouTube channel.