Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • French Onion Soup

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    This is a great soup for a cold day. It is relatively simple, with few ingredients, but just takes a little bit of time. Slice the onions and add to an enameled dutch oven with garlic, butter, salt and pepper. Saute the onions until softened and caramelized. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until the…

  • Chocolate Ganache

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    Warm the cream just to simmering in a medium sauce pan. Turn off the heat and add the chocolate and salt. Let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes. Then with a spatula mix until the mixture is smooth and even. Let it sit until it has come to room temp and thickened a little. At room…

  • Barbacoa Sauce

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    It’s a smoky, spicy addition to your tacos or fajitas. Make a batch and freeze because a little goes a long way. Blend all of the ingredients (except oil) in a food processor until smooth, then add to a skillet with the oil over low heat and cook until thickened and flavors have deepened. Mix…

  • Egg Salad

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    A simple dish for a quick lunch, brunch or tea! Put the eggs in a sauce pan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil and let it boil for 1 minute. Turn off the flame and cover the pot. Leave covered for 14 minutes. Rinse the eggs in cold water…

  • Carnitas Tacos with Corn Salsa

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Add the thawed meat to non-stick skillet, with olive oil and seasoning. Warm the meat through and caramelize the meat slightly. Brush the corn tortillas with olive oil and griddle the tortillas until slightly golden. Add pork, toppings, and hot…

  • Roasted Tomato, Feta Pasta

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    This simple dish is an easy, fast meal to pull together on a weeknight. Being Italian, I love pasta dishes and this one is no exception. Cook the pasta to al dente in salted boiling water. Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, garlic cloves, olive oil and seasonings to a ceramic roasting pan. Put the garlic…

  • Spicy White Pie

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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Since making homemade ricotta a few weeks ago (recipe: https://mangiavita.com/articles/homemade-ricotta/ ), I could not wait to try it on a pizza. When I had a little leftover from the first batch, my husband added…

  • Homemade Sloppy Joes

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    Sloppy joes are a great and pretty fast, hearty dinner. The seasonings can go a couple of different ways, but here is a basic recipe that does not trend too sweet. In a large pot, add the beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and seasonings. Break up the ground beef as it cooks on a low/medium…

  • White Pie

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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. Since making homemade ricotta a few weeks ago (recipe: https://mangiavita.com/articles/homemade-ricotta/ ), I could not wait to try it on a white pie. It did not disappoint. Add 3 tbsp of butter to a non-stick…

  • Zucchini Feta Pizza

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    Since the start of the pandemic, we make pizza every Sunday night! We will be sharing our weekly pizza’s with you. We picked up Alpino Salami at an Italian market. If you have access to an Italian market, check out their selection of cured meats as these can really enhance the flavors of your pizza.…