Jacques Pepin's Fall/Winter Celebrations Set
The program is supported by excellent close-up and overhead camerawork… this tribute to a truly American gustatory celebration by a truly charming Frenhc chef is tres sweet and highly recommended. Three and a half Stars. --Video LibrarianJacques Pepin s Thanksgiving Celebration features the renowned French chef helping the viewer prepare a full Thanksgiving feast. The menu includes salmon caviar, roasted turkey with apple cidar glaze, mushroom stuffing, and a chocolate bourbon prune cake with carmelized pecans. --Perry Seibert, All Movie GuidePrepare 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