Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • 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.…

  • Oyster Mushroom 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 some fresh oyster mushrooms at our local farmer’s market and they made a great addition to our weekly pizza selection. Cut up the mushrooms into bite sized pieces and add to…

  • Chicken Bacon Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Cut up the bacon and fry until caramelized in a non-stick skillet. Remove bacon and add the chicken and seasonings, fry until cooked through and caramelized. Cut up chicken in bite-sized pieces. Brush the corn tortillas with olive oil and…