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Hello, lemon-pistachio bread crumbs
I won’t presume to know what your mom likes and doesn’t like, foodwise, but I feel fairly confident recommending that you make her something lemony for Mother’s Day. It’s not exactly a bold suggestion; nobody dislikes lemon. You need its acidity to cut through richness and salt! And that sunny yellow color! That pleasing, shiny roundness! A lemon-forward dish is a safe bet, and we don’t want to leave things to chance on the day of mothers. And so: Colu Henry’s lovely linguine with shrimp and lemon-pistachio bread crumbs. The garlicky shrimp pasta is draw enough, but what really makes the dish shine is the pangrattato topping. That bright mix of finely chopped pistachios, lemon zest and fresh mint adds a lot of texture and sparkle, and so — based on reader comments — I suggest doubling that topping, to ensure that each twirled forkful is plenty lemony. Featured Recipe Linguine With Shrimp and Lemon-Pistachio Bread CrumbsOr maybe Mom would like …Simple roast chicken with greens (and bonus stock): My mom loves roast chicken, me eating my vegetables, not wasting any food and Melissa Clark. Here, then, is Melissa’s recipe for a simply spiced but perfect roast chicken. Use the drippings to sauté hearty greens and the carcass to make a rich stock. Lemony white bean soup with turkey and greens: Speaking of Melissa — and lemony things — this healthy New York Times Cooking classic is bound to please, given its five stars and over 20,000 ratings. It’s also very adaptable, welcoming whatever leafy greens you’ve got (ahem, chard) and your favorite soft herbs. Make extra and stash the leftovers in Mom’s freezer for future favorite child points. Qaxwo (spiced coffee): An afternoon coffee, brewed fresh and served in her favorite mug, is a nice pick-me-up for Mom. Add a blend of ground cinnamon, cardamom and ginger (with optional milk and sugar to taste), and that afternoon coffee becomes a real treat. Serve Ifrah F. Ahmed’s Somali qaxwo (pronounced qah-wo) with a cardamom sponge cake or pistachio-almond cookies for extra floral, peppery oomph. For a limited time, you can enjoy free access to the recipes in this newsletter in our app. Download it on your iOS or Android device and create a free account to get started.
And before you goMom doesn’t have much of a sour tooth? We have plenty more excellent options in this Mother’s Day dessert collection. Flourless chocolate cake? A big jam Danish? Blueberry cobbler? Just add flowers and a card, and let the praise roll in.
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