Make a Meal for Mamma

What would you say to risotto with wild asparagus and pecorino? And how would you like some pan-seared scallops with fregula pasta and roasted vegetables? Sound good? Of course it does. So make it and five other dishes -- including pork tenderloin with Saba glaze -- for your Italian food-loving...

By Merritt Martin

May 6, 2010

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What would you say to risotto with wild asparagus and pecorino? And how would you like some pan-seared scallops with fregula pasta and roasted vegetables? Sound good? Of course it does. So make it and five other dishes -- including pork tenderloin with Saba glaze -- for your Italian food-loving mamma this Mother's Day. And before you cite ignorance, head to centralmarket.com and register for the Italian Duetto class at the Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue location. From 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Efisio Farris (chef and owner) and Luciano Salvadore (executive chef) of Arcodoro & Pomodoro will show you how to work some Sardinian magic in your own kitchen. Mom will love you even more if you provide her with a walk around the block and a recliner after the meal. Just a pro tip. Class is $65. Registration also available by calling Central Market at 214-361-5754.
Thu., May 6, 6:30 p.m., 2010

Merritt Martin has written for the Dallas Observer for over two decades. She has also contributed to Eater, DMN and USA Today. In addition to arts and culture writing, she spends entirely too much time extolling the virtues of pears, black clothing, and her cat Kenneth.

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