Jacques Pepin: Channukah Celebration

Celebrate the Jewish "Festival of Lights" with a light, French-inspired Chanukah dinner menu. It begins with a sparkling Consomme 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 Souffle 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.