Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • Spicy Soy / Soy Scallion Momofuku Noodles: A Review

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    Our local grocery store had a deal on 4 packs of Momofuku noodles, regular price $11.99, but on sale for $5.99, which I thought was a steal (full price feels steep). So we picked up all 4 flavors to review for you all. The prep for all is pretty simple and similar to ramen: boil…

  • Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats

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    I like rice crispy treats as well as the next person, but I’ve made couple of tiny upgrades that I feel make a real difference. In a large sauce pot, melt the butter over med low heat and swirl until lightly browned and it smells nutty. Add the marshmallow, and melt, stirring until the butter…

  • Spicy Soy Momofuku Noodles: A Review

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Our local grocery store had a deal on 4 packs of Momofuku noodles, regular price $11.99, but on sale for $5.99, which I thought was a steal (full price feels steep). So we picked up all 4 flavors to review for you all. The prep for all is pretty simple and similar to ramen: boil…

  • Soy and Scallion Momofuku Noodles: A Review

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    Our local grocery store had a deal on 4 packs of Momofuku noodles, regular price $11.99, but on sale for $5.99, which I thought was a steal (full price feels steep). So we picked up all 4 flavors to review for you all. The prep for all is pretty simple and similar to ramen: boil…

  • Sweet and Spicy Momofuku Noodles: A Review

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    Our local grocery store had a deal on 4 packs of Momofuku noodles, regular price $11.99, but on sale for $5.99, which I thought was a steal (full price feels steep). So we picked up all 4 flavors to review for you all. The prep for all is pretty simple and similar to ramen: boil…

  • Sesame Miso Momofuku Noodles: A Review

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    Our local grocery store had a deal on 4 packs of Momofuku noodles, regular price $11.99, but on sale for $5.99, which I thought was a steal (full price feels steep). So we picked up all 4 flavors to review for you all. The prep for all is pretty simple and similar to ramen: boil…

  • Donut Cake

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    This is a great breakfast for those who like donuts, but don’t enjoy the fuss of frying them. Ingredients Glaze Preheat the oven to 350. Butter an 8×8 cake pan and add a parchment sling along the bottom for easy release. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the wet ingredients…

  • Sausage and Cheese Balls

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    These are like a breakfast appetizer, great for holiday mornings or a quick breakfast side. Toss the grated cheese with the flour, baking powder and salt. Next mix in the pork sausage to create a homogenous mixture. Portion it out with a cookie scoop or a spoon and roll into balls. Place the sausage balls…

  • Iced Sweet Tea

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    I love a sweet tea and as Summer rolls in I wanted to document my tea making process. Ingredient Boil the water in a large sauce pan and turn off heat when it boils. Add the teabags to steep for 7 minutes, squeeze out the extra liquid from the teabags and discard. Add the sugar…

  • Tres Leches Cake

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    This is not what you might call a traditional Tres Leches cake, but I decided to experiment and enjoyed the results. This recipe makes a single 8 inch round, double the recipe for a 9×13. Cake Ingredients Soak Ingredients This makes for a heavy soak, if you like a lighter soak, reduce whole mixture by…