Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • Salami and Roasted Bell Pepper 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. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the salami strips…

  • Sweet Potato Brownies

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    A slightly healthier version of brownies, should you so desire it. Mix all ingredients well and pour batter into a prepared 8×8 pan, lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 for about 15-20 minutes or until set. Enjoy!

  • Mocha Almond and Fudge Ice Cream

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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…

  • Chocolate Ice Cream

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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Start by mixing the milk into the cocoa powder and sugar a little at a time, then gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is…

  • Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled mixture…

  • Pralines and Sweet Cream Ice Cream

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    This is an ice cream base recipe that should work in any ice cream maker. Follow the instructions for operation on your specific model. Base Gently stir the base ingredients together, until the sugar is dissolved. Once everything is well combined, cover the mixture and put in the refrigerator overnight to chill. Add the chilled…

  • Blackened Salmon Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Season your salmon and drizzle with olive oil and cook in a non-stick skillet and break apart into smaller pieces (about 1 inch). Combine the ingredients of the black bean salsa and season to taste. Warm the corn tortillas on…

  • Homemade Ricotta

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    Making ricotta from scratch is easy and so delicious. It only takes 4 ingredients and a little bit of time. Try this recipe to elevate your next ricotta based recipe, or just smear it on sourdough toast with olive oil, salt and pepper! Combine everything but the vinegar in a large sauce pan and bring…

  • Dirty Martini 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. Oil your pizza pan. Stretch the dough into an even layer, it will make about a 12 inch round. Add your sauce in an even layer, then the mozzarella, and spread the blue cheese…

  • Tomato Meat Sauce

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    This is based on our family red sauce (recipe: https://mangiavita.com/articles/red-sauce/), but is a slight variation with only the pork meat which gets ground into the sauce at the end. Put oil in the bottom of a large sauce pot, in the oil slowly and carefully (as to not burn or darken anything too much) brown…