Passover Cooking with Susie Fishbein at Pomegranate – Part 1

Last evening Pomegranate featured cookbook author Susie Fishbein, who demonstrated some delicious Passover recipes. The demo was well attended by an enrapt audience, who got to enjoy some succulent dishes, following the cooking demonstration.

She demoed three dishes: Chimichurri Steak Salad, Tershi in Pessach Couscous and Pulled Barbecue Beef Tacos.

Chimichurri Steak Salad

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 – 2 lbs shoulder London Broil
• 6 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 (1/2 inch) slice red onion
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 oz mache and other salad greens
• 1/2 small kohlrabi, peeled, cut into matchsticks
• 1/4 small fennel, shaved into paper thin slices
• 1 Persian cucumber, w/skin , cut into thin slices
• 2 Shishito peppers, cut into thin slices on the diagonal
• 4 – 5 cherry tomatoes
• 1 slice Pomegranate Pickled Lemon, finely chopped

Dressing

• 2 tbsp Pomegranate Chimichurri Dip
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil or Zeta brand Basil And Garlic flavored olive oil
• fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• 1 tbsp water

Directions

1. Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a food processor(or mini chop) fitted the metal “s” blade, pulse the garlic and red onion . Add the parsley, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse again. Rub this paste all over one side of the steak. Allow to marinate while you prepare the salad.
3. Place the salad greens onto a platter. Top with the kohlrabi, fennel, cucumber, peppers, and tomatoes. Toss. Sprinkle on the chopped lemon.
4. Heat the oil in a grill pan. Add the steak, Sear for 6-7 minutes. Using tongs, turnover and sear on the other side for 7 minutes. Remove to cutting board. Allow to stand for 10 minutes, thinly slice on the diagonal. Arrange over the salad.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the chimichurri dip, olive oil, and water. Drizzle over the salad. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Enjoy, gentle reader, enjoy!

CS

Talking Wine for Passover and Beyond: Michael Jordan

Our guest on The Kosher Scene Radio Show this evening at 10:00pm (Eastern Time) will be Michael Jordan, from Skyview Wine and Spirits. Michael is 30 years old,  born in Honduras, of Mayan ancestry, he was adopted when he was just a cfew weeks old. He grew up in Riverdale with with his sister Debra. Mr. Jordan is a fully observant shomer Shabbos, fully committed Jew. His interest in wine came through the social scene and evolved into a profession.

Aside from his extensive knowledge on the subject, aside from his interesting life journey you’ll find him an interesting and witty conversationalist. Please be sure to tune us in this evening, at 10:00pm (Eastern Time) on BlogTalkRadio.com.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to listen to (if you haven’t done so already) to our archived past Monday broadcast with former Wall Streeter turned Wine Merchant H. Ronald Jordan, from V.O.S. Selections.

Don’t forget to tune us in this evening at 10:00pm (Eastern Time) for a fun, and educational 30 minutes with Michael Jordan, from Skyview Wine and Spirits, we’ll be waiting for you.

CS