Hanukkah: Kashering The White House Kitchen

Hanukkah begins at sundown on Saturday night, and President Obama and First Lady Obama have annually hosted a reception to mark the Jewish holiday.  In 2011, the White House released this behind-the-scenes video that shows how the kitchen is "kosherized" ahead of the party.
 
Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Rabbi Levi Shemtov explain the process onscreen.  The menu for the Presidential Hanukkah reception is different than the buffet menu served at other holiday parties, which this year spotlight recipes featured in the First Lady's Grammy-nominated book, American Grown.  Click here for details about the 2011 Hanukkah reception.

2011 Hanukkah Reception Menu

Roulade of Chicken Breast

Fresh Thyme Sauce

Arugula and Fresh Artichokes

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Filet of Beef

Au Jus

Caramelized Pearl Onions

Shiitake Mushrooms

Pine Nut Herb Crusted Lamb Chops

Mango and Mission Fig Chutney

Homemade Potato with Scallion Pancakes

Apple Sauce

Dill and Vodka Scottish Smoked Salmon

Non-Pareil Capers

Chopped Egg Whites and Yolks

Parsley

Lemon Wedges

Assorted Fresh Sushi Rolls

California Roll

Spicy Tuna Roll

Vegetable Roll

Pickled Ginger

Wasabi

Winter Squash Salad

Assorted Rolls

Dessert Station

Homemade Soufganyot

Crème Anglaise

Raspberry Jelly

"An assortment of homemade desserts"

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