The Foods of Easter and Passover

BRYAN CORSINI - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER ITALiAN & CENTER OF THE PLATE

Celebrate Easter and Passover with one of our creative and delicious menus. You will find all your favourites included in this selection, from glazed hams to potato salad and juicy spring lamb.

When I think of Easter and Passover, I think about the wonderful foods that I have eaten at celebrations of these two holidays. Both Holidays are interconnected by the Feast of the First Seder or The Last Supper. As Foodies, we all love Holidays that center around a meal.

These 2 Holidays are all about the meals and the foods served to preserve culture and religion. Passover comes first, as it is the basis for the celebration of Easter. The first food that comes to mind in either holiday is LAMB.

Lamb is a symbolic food and really exemplifies the heart and soul of many culture and religions. Performance Foodservice ‑ Atlanta, has a solid offering of Lamb products to satisfy an array of recipes.

Recommended Ttems

PIANEPIC LAMB

PFS ITEM #549562 - 2/9 LB - LAMB LEG TRIMMED

PFS ITEM #549566 - 8/1.75LB - LAMB HINDSHANK

PFS ITEM #549692 - 5/2 LB - LAMB MEAT LEG CUBED 1 INCH

PFS ITEM #549693 - 5/2 LB - LAMB GRND 80/20

PFS ITEM #574465 - 3/3.3 LB - LAMB RACK DENVER

PFS ITEM #574465 - 3/3.3 LB - LAMB RACK DENVER

CATTELLI LAMB

PFS ITEM #246470 - 1/35 AV - LAMB RACK 22-24 OZ FRENCHED

PFS ITEM #246896 - 1/47 AV -LAMB FORESHANK 10-14 OZ

PFS ITEM #254670 - 5/2 LB - LAMB GRIND COARSE

PFS ITEM #333492 - 8/5 AV - LAMB LEG AUSTRALIAN

PFS ITEM #542128 - 14/3 PK - LAMB RIB CHOP FRENCHD

PFS ITEM #547230 - 2/4 CT - LAMB HIND SHANK 16-20

PFS ITEM #856891 - 8/1.5 LB - LAMB FORESHANK

PFS ITEM #959358 - 1/10 LB - LAMB CHOP LOLLIPOP

OTHER LAMB

PFS ITEM #283942 - 1/22 AV - LAMB RACK FRENCHED

Atraditional Passover meal may start out with Pickled Fish (Gefilte Fish,) Matzo Ball Soup, Roasted Leg of Lamb or a Beef Brisket, Kosher for Passover Kugels (an Eastern European Noodle Casserole,) Macaroons and Sponge Cake. The foods are simple, delicious and steeped in the rich Jewish culture. Easter, in the United States, is always a mash up of different and traditional dishes form all over the word. While many Old‑World European traditions will continue to incorporate Lamb (Greek, Italian, Mediterranean,) so many Americans enjoy a traditional Ham. Again, Performance Foodservice is prepared to handle all your Easter Ham selections.

PFS ITEM #883835 - 2/16 AV - WEST CREEK - HAM PIT SMOKEHOUSE PFS ITEM #393358 - 2/9 LB - WEST CREEK - HAM BUFFET BONELESS SMOKED PFS ITEM #29666 - 2/8 LB - WEST CREEK - TURKEY HAM PFS ITEM #276177 - 2/8 AV - RIDGECREST - HAM SPIRAL HALF PFS ITEM #883839 - 2/10 AV - RIDGECREST - HAM BLACK FOREST IN NAT JUICE PFS ITEM #883832 - 2/10 AV - SILVER SOURCE - HAM BUFFET 35% SMOKED PFS ITEM #467339 ‑ 1/17# AV ‑ HAM COUNTRY WHL CURED PFS ITEM #467360 ‑ 1/17# AV ‑ HAM COUNTRY WHL SLICED PFS ITEM #868730 ‑ 2/7.5 LB ‑ HAM SMOKED NATURAL JUICE PFS ITEM #931947 ‑ 2/20‑26L ‑ HAM GREEN RAW

Sides are always a draw at any Easter celebration. With the coming of Spring, many of us want our Potato Salad! Nothing says Spring like Potato Salad. We have so many traditions and styles of this dish and we are here to show you all the our PFGC Family of Brands selections:

PFS ITEM #293415 - 2/5 LB - WEST CREEK - SALAD POTATO PFS ITEM #293416 - 2/5 LB - WEST CREEK - SALAD POTATO ORIGINAL

PFS ITEM #227948 ‑ 2/5 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO REDSKIN PFS ITEM #876424 ‑ 1/10 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO MUSTARD PFS ITEM #880237 ‑ 2/5 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO SMOKEHOUSE PFS ITEM #954538 ‑ 2/5 LB ‑ SALAD BAKED POTATO PFS ITEM #269280 ‑ 1/12 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO TUB PFS ITEM #401984 ‑ 2/12 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO STEAK HOUSE PFS ITEM #983464 ‑ 2/12 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO CLASSIC WITH EGG PFS ITEM #983465 ‑ 2/12 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO MUSTARD PFS ITEM #994793 ‑ 1/12 LB ‑ SALAD POTATO BAKED

Keep it simple and delicious. Remember, simple recipes produce food that is ingredient based. The highest quality ingredients yield the tastiest results! As we begin to look to our Spring Holiday celebrations, here is one of my favorite recipes for a traditional Corsini Family Easter:

Boneless Roasted Leg of Lamb

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lemons • 5 garlic cloves, minced • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating the meat • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 (4‑pound) boneless leg of lamb,

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

2. Finely grate the zest from the lemons. (If you’re using a vegetable peeler, finely chop the peeled zest.) Place the lemon zest, garlic, parsley, and measured oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir until an evenly combined paste forms; set aside.

3. Unroll the lamb, lay it flat on a cutting board, and remove any large pieces of gristle, sinew, or fat. Season the top surface of the lamb generously with salt and pepper, then, using your hands, spread the lemon‑garlic‑parsley paste over the seasoned meat. Roll the lamb back up and tie it in several places, about 1 to 2 inches apart, with butcher’s twine. Rub some olive oil, salt, and pepper all over the outside of the lamb and place it in a shallow baking dish.

4. Roast in the oven until the internal temperature reads 135°F to 140°F on an instant‑read thermometer, about 1 hour. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the twine, carve, and serve.