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Sticky Cinnamon Bun Rugelach

Savory and sweet roasted garlic is nestled into airy focaccia and topped with garlic oil, loads of fresh herbs and flaky sea salt.

Roasted Garlic and Herb Focaccia

The perfect fall apple cake, seasoned with floral and earthy cardamom, bright orange zest and loaded with chunks of sweet apples. And perfect to serve alongside your favorite warm drink.

Cardamom Apple Cake

What to make for dinner tonight?

When you don’t know what to make for dinner tonight, but want something GOOD, fresh and flavorful, these are the recipes for you!

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Acorn squash is stuffed with a Lebanese rice mixture called hashweh that is layered with warm spices of cinnamon, ground beef and tart cranberries.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Spiced Rice (Hashweh)

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

(Pressure Cooker) Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron and Brown Butter

Hi, it’s nice to meet you!

I’m Samantha, the cook and photographer  behind The Little Ferraro Kitchen and author of The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen.

Here, you’ll find an array of fresh and bold Mediterranean and world cuisine recipes that will inspire some delicious and colorful meals.

Samantha

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My debut cookbook, The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen, shares 80 fresh, bold and healthy Mediterranean recipes! You’ll find everything from appetizers to soups and salads and impressive and flavorful main dishes that are perfect for any night of the week. Some of the favorite recipes are, meat and pine nut phyllo rolls, everyday chicken shawarma and magical herb tahini sauce. 

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A modern spin on traditional stuffing, this savory bread pudding is filled with bold flavors of sauteed leeks, herb sauteed mushrooms and a good amount of nutty and savory Gruyere.

Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks, Mushrooms and Gruyere

Acorn squash is stuffed with a Lebanese rice mixture called hashweh that is layered with warm spices of cinnamon, ground beef and tart cranberries.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Spiced Rice (Hashweh)

A decadent and impressive spiced rice dish that literally translates to "stuffing". Layered with warm spices of cinnamon and allspice, savory ground beef and toasted pine nuts.

Lebanese Hashweh Rice (Spiced Rice with Ground Beef and Pine Nuts)

Pomegranate Roasted Vegetables with Tahini

Thanksgiving Dinner for Two

Pear and pomegranate crumble flavored with orange zest and vanilla paste is a simple and impressive weeknight dessert.

Pear and Pomegranate Crumble

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My mom's Sweet Potato Stuffed Oranges are always a My mom's Sweet Potato Stuffed Oranges are always a holiday favorite!⁠
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Hollowed out orange shells are stuffed with mashed sweet potatoes, a touch of brown sugar and topped with classic marshmallows. ⁠
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Yes, we are those people that like marshmallows on their sweet potatoes. But that extra hint of orange takes it over the top. ⁠
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Marshmallows on Sweet Potatoes...yay or nay?⁠
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Get the recipe by clicking on the link in my profile and clicking on the photo!⁠
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*Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Tahi *Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate Molasses and Tahini*⁠
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Did you receive my Mediterranean Inspired Thanksgiving Menu yet?⁠
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This is one of the recipes included. ⁠
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Roasted kabocha squash is flavored with maple syrup and tangy pomegranate molasses and then drizzled with creamy tahini, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. ⁠
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A different spin on the traditional side dish, punched up with some of my favorite bold flavors.⁠
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If you're interested in my Mediterranean Thanksgiving Menu, send me a DM with your email and I'll send it over!⁠
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(Get the recipe by going to the link in my bio and clicking on the photo!)⁠
Funny story, about 10 years ago we had no idea wha Funny story, about 10 years ago we had no idea what Nutella was!⁠
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Joe and I were in Italy when we first discovered the magnificence of chocolate + hazelnut. So, we did what any other American would do, sneak a bunch of small packets home, thinking we discovered gold or something.⁠
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Later did we realize that a stroll down the peanut butter aisle proved how incredibly ignorant we were. We had a good laugh, and still do. ⁠
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Now for our favorite way to enjoy Nutella, spread in between buttery croissants with rips bananas and baked into the most decadent bread pudding. ⁠
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What's your favorite way to eat Nutella?⁠
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(For the recipe, head to the link in my bio and click on the photo!)⁠
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Savory Bread Pudding is better than stuffing!⁠
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There...I said it, and I'm not taking that statement back. ⁠
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The flavors are kicked up with sautéed leeks, loads of fresh herbs that are sautéed with mushrooms and a very healthy amount of savory, nutty Gruyere cheese. ⁠
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How do you feel about savory bread pudding? Yay or Nay?⁠
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To get the recipe, head to the link in my bio and click on the photo!⁠
What should we cook on Insta-stories tonight? One What should we cook on Insta-stories tonight?

One of the reasons I love this platform so much, is because we get to cook together!

Several times a week I/we cook a weeknight dinner right here on stories, and yes..it literally looks just like this!

Joe’s behind the camera, I’m laughing at something, Talking  Heads is blasting and we all get to cook together So fun! 

If I get to inspire you to try just ONE thing..just one (a new flavor, a spice..anything), well, my job is done. 

So what should we make tonight? Any requests? Lay ‘em on me!
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📷: @kelseymkurtis @kelseymichelle_photography
Sunday Baking Project: Baklava!⁠ ⁠ Filled with Sunday Baking Project: Baklava!⁠
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Filled with my favorite combination of pistachios and orange blossom syrup. Is there anything more magical?⁠
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I often hear, "I'm so nervous to cook with phyllo". Well you don't have to be. I have a few tips up my sleeve to be a confident phyllo cooker. ⁠
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* Phyllo will be frozen, so you must thaw it either in the fridge overnight or on the counter for an hour or so. ⁠
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*The key to working with phyllo is to be diligent and confident. Don't let phyllo control you, you tell phyllo what to do. ⁠
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* Have everything ready: filling, melted butter, etc. ⁠
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* As you layer a sheet, immediately brush with melted butter all over. ⁠
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* As you're working, keep a lightly damp towel over the sheets to prevent drying.⁠
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*And finally, if you have torn sheets, don't worry! Just fill in the gaps with more phyllo and no one will ever know!⁠
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Have you cooked with phyllo? Have any tips to share? I'd love to hear them!⁠
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(Head to the link in my profile and click on the photo for the Baklava recipe!)⁠
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We are rollin' in with the flavorful fall recipes We are rollin' in with the flavorful fall recipes and this one is for all the squash lovers out there. ⁠
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Lebanese Hashweh (I shared the recipe the other day) with spiced meat and basmati rice is stuffed in sweet and nutty acorn squash. ⁠
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A few additions of sweet and tart dried cranberries or currants and an extra sprinkle of allspice brings all the glorious fall flavors together. ⁠
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To get to the recipe, head to my profile link and click on the photo!⁠

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