Little Ferraro Kitchen

 Samantha Ferraro – Host of Little Ferraro Kitchen, will be bringing you recipes,

interviews and more to share her enthusiasm for all things food.

For more recipes, and cooking advice check out her blog: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/

Little Ferraro Kitchen is back in 2020 – you can catch her past shows on our apps and on Itunes.

Description: On this episode, we are chatting about recipes that are done and on the table in nearly 30 minutes. Even on the busiest of days, these recipes are quick to prepare with minimal prep and loads of flavor.

Recipes talked about:
Cherry Tomato Pasta: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/cherry-tomato-pasta/
Shrimp Scampi: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/shrimp-scampi/
Grilled Salmon with Greek Salad: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/greek-fattoush-salad-with-grilled-salmon/
Herb and Citrus Roasted Salmon: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/herb-and-citrus-roasted-salmon/
Tandoori Chicken Burgers: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/tandoori-style-chicken-burgers/

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You say Tomato -On this episode, we’re talking about all about my favorite ingredient…tomatoes!

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Ossa Bucco: Samantha is back with a very special guest and they chat about making the perfect chicken cutlet and what’s currently simmering away on the stove right now. Hint: they call it “hole in bone”, a delectable Italian dish that’s braised low with aromatics, herbs and wine. And for dessert, the easiest puff pastry and berry concoction that was whipped up in minutes. Recipe included below! 
Recipes talking about:
Osso Bucco with Gremolata: https://buff.ly/3cUAwxH
Creamy Parmesan Polenta: https://buff.ly/3dPOimb
Easy Puff Pastry and Raspberry Dessert Recipe:
Thaw puff pastry and unfold. Fill center with cream cheese, frozen raspberries (or other frozen berry), chocolate chips and a few tablespoons of brown sugar.Fold puff pastry so it’s one giant pocket and cut slits on top for the air to escape.
Brush the top of puff pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle white sugar all over the top.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Cut in large slices and serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

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Quarantine Cooking: on this episode, we’re talking about quarantine cooking and what to do with all those chickpeas and the lone grain that is most likely still on grocery shelves.

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Eclairs and Lasagna – What’s Cooking In the Kitchen this Week: Eclairs and Lasagna: On this episode, we chat about what’s cooking in the Ferraro Kitchen, including homemade eclairs and a white lasagna with garden chard.

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Ep 8 – 2019 Little Ferraro Kitchen let’s get grilling! Grilling season is officially here and Samantha shares some of her favorite grilling tips whether you are using an indoor or outdoor grill. Recipes included are Grilled Steak with chimichurri compound butter, Grilled pizza and Grilled grapes with burrata.

Grilled Steak with Chimichurri : https://littleferrarokitchen.com/grilled-tomahawk-steak-with-chimichurri-compound-butter/

Grilled Pizza : https://littleferrarokitchen.com/its-time-to-grill-your-pizza/

Grilled Grapes with Burrata and Tarragon : https://littleferrarokitchen.com/grilled-grapes-with-burrata-and-tarragon/

Ep 7 – 2019 – Little Ferraro Kitchen 

Little Ferraro Kitchen: Cooking with Oils 101: Have you ever wondered what oil to cook with and in what recipe? You walk down the grocery store aisle and are almost dizzy with the amount of options! On this episode, Samantha chats about a few different types of oils and how to use them in every day cooking.

Ep 6 -2019 – Little Ferraro Kitchen – Samantha chats about shellfish, specifically how to clean, prep and cook mussels and clams. Both a wonderful introduction into cooking with shellfish, recipes included are French style sautéed mussels with butter and wine and linguini and clams. If you’ve ever been intimated by cooking with mussels and clams, this weeks episode will be sure to answer any burning questions you have and get you excited for a flavorful sauté.

Ep 5 – 2019 – Little Ferraro Kitchen – Happy Spring! The sun is out, snow has melted and spring produce is peeking out. As we transition from the cooler nights, Samantha shares her favorite ways to use the end of winter citrus and her favorite spring recipe to welcome the new season, spring risotto. Full of bright lemon zest, sweet peas and tender spinach, risotto is the perfect introduction to these brighter days.

Spring Risotto Recipe : https://littleferrarokitchen.com/spring-leek-pea-risotto-healthyspring-kitcheniq/

Ep 4 2019 – Little Ferraro Kitchen – Have you ever tried baba ghanoush? Have you ever even heard of baba ghanoush? On this episode, Samantha shares a brief explanation of where baba ghanoush comes from, it’s fun meaning and both a classic and re-invented version of this favorite Middle Eastern dish.

Ep3. 2019 Little Ferraro Kitchen – In the latest episode of Little Ferraro Kitchen, we’re taking a trip to Bologna, Italy where pasta bolognese began! With layers of savory flavor, Samantha chats about what makes a great bolognese sauce and how to make the well known dish. Recipe for Traditional Bolognese is here https://littleferrarokitchen.com/traditional-bolognese-sauce/

Ep 2. 2019 Little Ferraro Kitchen – Yogurt Marinated Lamb Skewers is whats cooking in the kitchen! Samantha chats about a weeknight Mediterranean dinner favorite, yogurt marinated lamb skewers with yogurt cucumber mint sauce. This recipe is featured in her cookbook, The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen.
For a similar recipe, check out yogurt marinated chicken skewers:https://buff.ly/2WFWiy6

Ep 1. 2019 Little Ferraro Kitchen – Samantha chats about easy and flavor recipes to get you back to cooking healthy recipes for the New Year.

Ep 5. Little Ferraro Kitchen – Samantha chats about easy and elegant holiday appetizers that are quick to whip up and fun enough for all. Recipes included are mini spinach and puff pastry bites, roasted mushroom crostini with compound butter and Spanish romesco sauce with charred peppers.

Ep 4. Little Ferraro Kitchen – Samantha chats with the owners of Cougar Creek Ranch in Ferndale that specializes in the raising and harvesting of free range chickens, hogs and cows. Feel free to contact Sophia and Karl at 360-594-8055 to visit and learn more about their ranch and passion for raising healthy and happy animals. 

Ep 3. Little Ferraro Kitchen brings you solutions for your Thanksgiving questions. Samantha and Joe team up to bring some timely and new ideas to the holiday. Also, listen and learn the meaning of Spatchcock.

Ep 2. Little Ferraro Kitchen.  Join Samantha as she visits Gordon Skagit Farms in Mt. Vernon. A beautiful pumpkin farm open throughout the fall season. Also on this episode is how to cook pumpkin.
For more pumpkin recipes visit: https://littleferrarokitchen.com
And to find out more about Gordon Skagit Farms, visit : https://www.gordonskagitfarms.com/

Ep.1 – Little Ferraro Kitchen. Samantha’s first episode, Persian Rice with Dates and Pistachios, for the recipe and more about tahdig (new word for me, listen in and read up on this cool way to prepare rice) here’s the link to her blog post: https://littleferrarokitchen.com/persian-rice-with-dates-and-pistachios/

Our interview with Samantha where we chatted about her cookbook, her background and her radio show.