Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • Hot Soppressata, Goat Cheese and Peppadew Peppers 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 hot soppressata 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…

  • Bacon and Fried Egg Breakfast Taco

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Pre-cook the bacon and chop into bite-sized pieces. Fry an egg for each taco in butter and season with salt and pepper. Brush the corn tortillas with olive oil and griddle the tortillas until slightly golden. (Note: we like to…

  • Fennel Salami and Sundried Tomato Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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 a nice fennel 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…

  • Soy Chorizo, Potato and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Taco

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. (Note: we like to make homemade tortillas when we have the time https://mangiavita.com/articles/flour-tortillas/ ) Cook the soy chorizo, potatoes and eggs and add to the warmed flour tortillas. Top with cheese and hot sauce. Enjoy!

  • Kimchi 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 kimchi slices…

  • Carne Asada Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Liberally season your skirt steak on both sides and drizzle with olive oil. Cook your steak on the grill on medium high heat to your preferred doneness, I like medium well. Pull the meat aside to rest for about 10…

  • Chickpea and Goat Cheese Pizza

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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 chick peas…

  • Mole

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    I decided to try to make mole from scratch and found the recipes to vary greatly, from simple to 30-ish ingredients. I landed somewhere in the middle based on what I had available and made a pretty tasty sauce for my first attempt. Ingredients: Remove the stems from the chiles and toast them in a…

  • Fried Chicken Tacos

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    Cut the prepared fried chicken into bite sized pieces. Place a slice of cheese on each tortilla and place the cheese side down on the griddle. Wait for the cheese to become browned, then flip the tortilla to cook the other side. Add chicken pieces to the cheesy tortilla, add toppings and enjoy with your…

  • Prosciutto and Balsamic 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 got some real deal Prosciutto Di Parma at an Italian market and it really made a great pizza topping. It shrunk up quite a bit, but the flavor was very concentrated. Delicious! Oil…