S. Ferrari
Expertise
Italian Food & Culture, Ice Cream, Restaurants
- Stef is the former founder/owner of Hay Rosie Craft Ice Cream Company in Brooklyn, NY.
- She is the author of several books, and also works as an illustrator and cartoonist.
- Stef attended the Lorenzo de Medici Institute in Florence to study Italian history and culture.
Experience
Stef Ferrari is a three-time Emmy-winning, James Beard Award-nominated producer on the PBS docuseries "The Migrant Kitchen." She served as senior editor at Life & Thyme, and is the author/co-author of several books, including "Ice Cream Adventures," Aarón Sánchez' "Where I Come From, A Woman's Place," and the forthcoming "Stuzzichini: The Art of the Italian Snack, with Little, Brown/Voracious." Her recipes have been featured in more than a dozen publications, including Oprah Magazine, Prevention, Better Homes and Gardens, and more. A Certified Cicerone (beer sommelier), and food culture journalist and educator, she has lived in and traveled throughout Italy, studying culinary traditions with an eye on the future of Italian foodways.
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Stories By S. Ferrari
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Not only is he renowned for his trademark Southern-style fare but celebrity chef Bobby Flay also has a taste for cocktails. We now know which is his favorite.
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Bacon is a food – or garnish – that goes with just about anything from eggs to chocolate. As if it could get any better, this step will take it even further.
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Cocktail parties are a great way to catch up with friends and family. But they probably won't thank you if you make this huge hosting mistake.
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Contrary to what many people might think, paprika belongs in a variety of recipes, from simple to complex. Here's a way to get layers of flavor.
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There are plenty of flavors that work well with refried beans. Here, we take inspiration from Italian cuisine with a delicious spicy and sweet combo.
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If your salmon skin typically ends up soggy and unappetizing, there are things you can do to help crisp it up. One of them is to score it before cooking.
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When it comes to baking it's all about texture. There are so many factors that can adversely affect your recipes. Here's an easy way to avoid too much moisture.
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Swap the usual milk in your favorite flan recipe with canned coconut milk for a sweet, creamy, and tropical twist.
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Infusing salt with smoke sounds like it would be a time-consuming process, but all you need is a microwave and you'll be smoking up a storm in no time.
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When you're taking time to bake homemade cookies, you want them to come out just right, not fall flat. Here's how to achieve fluffy results.
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There's an ingredient that you can use to cook meat that turns out beautifully browned in your air fryer, and all it takes is this pantry staple.
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If you cook frequently, marinating meat may be second nature, but it's not always necessary. Leg of lamb, for example, doesn't need the help.
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Bored of your usual breakfast routine? Try something a little different with your eggs next time. Turns out deep-frying them isn't all that hard.
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Save yourself the trouble, space, and cost of buying yet another kitchen gadget by leaning on your cast iron skillets for your nut-crushing needs.
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Some decisions are difficult, but when it comes to frying up the crispiest, crunchiest plantain chips possible, the choice could not be any easier.
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Cooking chili can be a rewarding payoff - unless you burn the pot. But there's a way to rescue the batch and still enjoy it using one common kitchen spice.
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When you've got a bunch of leftover ham, one of the absolute best ways to use it up is by baking it into a batch of easy, delicious cornbread.
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Broccoli cheddar soup is high up on the list of comfort foods, but yours can be even more delicious with the addition of one secret spice ingredient.
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While air fryers can crisp countless veggies to tender perfection, a standard oven is a better bet for this particular type of vegetable.
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If you're throwing down the cash on fresh seafood, you want to cook it to perfection. Not to mention, you want it to look beautiful. Here's how.
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If breakfast is starting to feel a bit flat, there's an unexpected sauce can add to your fried eggs in order to elevate both their flavor and texture.
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A microplane, zester, or even a standard issue box grater can help salvage those cookies that are burnt on the bottom but perfectly good on the inside.
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As perfect as they may be as is, leave it to the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, to elevate the iconic dish known as roasted potatoes with a single ingredient.
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As with any kitchen appliance, your slow cooker functions best when used properly. Lots of people forget this step but it's easy and important.
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With so many beautiful varieties of winter squash available it can be hard to keep track of which skins are edible. This has a big impact on preparation.
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You might be stumped on how to best reheat a pizza that's more like a casserole. Everything you need is already in your kitchen for perfect results.
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For perfectly smooth and sensational chocolate buttercream, there's one imperative step to take that will ensure success. Try this tip and thank us later.