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title: Jacques Pepin Brings A French Flair to Your Chanukah Menu
date: 2010-11-30T01:30:08-06:00
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# 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*](http://www.janson.com/dvdcatalog/2009/06/29/jacques-pepins-chanukah-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. J*acques Pepin"s Chanukah Celebration*[trailer](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPvttrdScdM&feature=player_embedded) is available for viewing on the Janson Media YouTube channel.