Hi! Welcome to the Little Ferraro Kitchen! My name is Samantha Ferraro, and I am very excited to share the immense passion I have for cooking and sharing colorful, fresh recipes from our kitchen!
About Me
I come from a diverse background which is illustrated in my cooking and passion for food.
I grew up in a Jewish family, originally from Brooklyn (with both Sephardi and Ashkenazi influences). When I was 14, my mom and I moved from the big city to to beautiful Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and then after I met my husband Joe, we then moved to Southern California for the next 10 years.
Most recently, we have settled in the Pacific Northwest, in Bellingham, WA! Let's just say, we have friends all over the country!
It Takes a Team
My husband Joe is behind the scenes at Little Ferraro Kitchen! As he says, he's the "glorified onion chopper" and handles all of the kitchen and recipe prep, website maintenance and making sure all of the cooking events and demo's run as smoothly as possible!
My Cookbooks
In addition to my blog, I have authored 2 cookbooks!
"The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen," was published in 2018 and features 80 fresh and flavorful Mediterranean recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights!
And most recently in 2023, my 2nd cookbook, "One Pot Mediterranean" shares over 70 one pot Mediterranean recipes with a chapter on fresh salads to bring it all together!
You May Have Seen Me In....
I do a regular cooking segment on New Day NW on King 5, sharing recipes from my books and website. You can see some of the clips on on their website! Here's one where we are making a delicious preserved lemon marinated chicken!
My first cookbook was also featured in Delish and Women's Health as one of the top Mediterranean cookbooks!
What You'll Find on Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Flavorful and Approachable Recipes: I cook with a lot of fresh herbs, variety of spices and colorful produce! My goal is to get you excited with the beautiful vibrancy that fresh ingredients have!
- Categories Separated by Cuisine: You'll find recipes separated by cuisine, such as Mediterranean recipes, Hawaiian recipes and Italian recipes, etc.
- Modern and Traditional Recipes: I value traditional recipes but also like to have a fun modern spin on the classics. Some favorite recipe twists are matzo ball pozole and Greek Nachos.
- Respectful and Delicious: I love playing with flavors and blending cultures, but always strive to keep it as authentic and respectful as possible. I love learning from others and most importantly, keeping it true, honest and delicious!
Here are some popular questions I get...
Yes! I like to keep it simple and fresh. Try my herb and citrus roasted salmon and pair it with this Greek rice pilaf. And for easier cleanup, try the one pot chicken and rice with chickpeas.
Back in 2011, I was going through a transition from not finishing nursing school. I needed an outlet and at the same time, was connecting to my Jewish upbringing through cooking. This curiosity led me to start writing recipes I grew up with as well as recipes I've enjoyed through all the places I've lived. And I haven't stopped!
Absolutely! My biggest recommendation is be curious! Try a new spice or herb and add it to something that you're already familiar with. Another suggestion is to start small. Did you see a new vegetable at the farmers market and want to try it? Grab it and focus on that for the week and see how you like it.
So that’s me in a nutshell. I urge you to experience the culinary world with a diverse palette, an open mind and a good appetite!
Shalom, Aloha, Ciao, and out of the mouths of babes (Julia Child), Bon Appetit!
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