Ep 7. Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration

Jacques Pepin Celebrates! season 2 episode 7 is titled Jacques Pepin's Chanukah Celebration. In this episode, world-renowned chef Jacques Pepin celebrates the Festival of Lights with traditional and modern Chanukah dishes.

Pepin begins by making his version of potato pancakes, or latkes, which are a classic Chanukah food. He grates the potatoes by hand and adds in onion and matzo meal for texture. Pepin emphasizes the importance of getting the oil hot enough for the pancakes to cook properly.

Next, Pepin creates a modern twist on the traditional Chanukah dish of brisket. He sears the meat before braising it in a mixture of red wine, chicken broth, and spices. To serve with the brisket, Pepin makes a refreshing cucumber and dill salad.

Pepin also shares his recipe for sufganiyot, which are jelly-filled donuts traditionally eaten during Chanukah. He makes the dough from scratch and fills the donuts with homemade raspberry jam. Pepin adds a twist by dusting the donuts with powdered sugar and serving them with a side of chocolate sauce.

Throughout the episode, Pepin shares stories and memories from his own Chanukah celebrations with his family. He tells how his mother would make latkes with a hand grinder, and how his own granddaughter helped him make sufganiyot one year.

Pepin's Chanukah Celebration is not only a celebration of food but also of family and tradition. His recipes and stories inspire viewers to embrace their own holiday traditions and bring their families together in the kitchen.