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Mark Ferri is a graduate of Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara, Calif. He believes in a simple, direct approach that captures the natural beauty and appetite appeal of food. Mark celebrates a life-long passion for food by frequently exploring new restaurants in New York and in Europe, and loves to cook and entertain at his home in the Hudson Valley. Learn more about Mark on his website: http://www.markferriphoto.com/
Mozzarella Panini with Pressed Apricot & Pickled Red Onion
Sweet Spanish pan de orejon (apricot-almond cake) and tangy pickled red onion cut through the cheese’s creamy richness in this mozzarella panini
Grilled Herb & Onion Flatbread with Mozzarella, Grilled Carrots, Braised Radishes, & Dandelion Salad
Warm flatbread, fresh off the grill, makes a great lunch when topped with garden-fresh veggies and softly torn mozzarella
Fresh Mozzarella, Plum, & Kumato Stacks with Lemon-Herb Drizzle
Artful plating and dramatic colors sing in this dish, thanks to fresh mozzarella, red tomatoes, golden beets, and purple plums
Chilled Red Wine
Red wine on ice? Chilled red wine is completely sensible in summer if you go with bright, high-acid pours
Mozzarella-Stuffed Arepas with Sherry-Mango Slaw
Our take on arepas (Venezuelan and Colombian corn fritters) makes the most of mozzarella’s ooey-gooey side
Bocconcini & Pickled Cherry Skewers
Bite-size bocconcini (mozzarella balls) and quick-pickled cherries on single-serve skewers make perfect hors d’oeuvres to serve with cocktails
Beet Pizza with Feta & Spicy Microgreens
Zippy goat’s milk feta elevates the classic combination of beets and chèvre
Fingerling Potato & Baby Kale Pizza with Chèvre
Tender potatoes add buttery richness to this pizza topped with garlicky kale and tangy chèvre
Shaved Asparagus Pizza with Roquefort, Eggs, & Pecorino
Crisp asparagus and silky eggs pair beautifully with two iconic sheep’s milk cheeses
Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza with Smoked Cheeses
Juice chicken sausage and smoky, creamy chèvre star in this pie that brings the heat
