Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • Blue Cheese Dressing

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    If you have a few ingredients, you can whip up a homemade blue cheese dressing that tastes great. I like to make my salad dressings in a small mason jar that I can shake up to mix. Start with the red wine vinegar and salt so you can dissolve the salt. Then add the rest…

  • Korean Style Pork Tacos

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    For this recipe, you can use this pork preparation (https://mangiavita.com/2023/08/17/pork-prep/ ) from your freezer stash, or roast the pork for this recipe specifically. With a nod to the amazing Kogi flavor combos, this taco marries the Korean style seasonings with our favorite Tuesday fare. Add the thawed meat to non-stick skillet, with olive oil and…

  • Salami 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 slices…

  • Santa Maria Style Tri Tip Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Liberally season your Tri Tip on both sides. Drizzle olive oil over the meat and add to indirect medium heat on your grill. Cook to your preferred doneness, and caramelize on the hot side of the grill. Pull the meat…

  • Taco 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 cheddar cheese,…

  • Chicken and Black Bean Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Liberally season your chicken on both sides. Drizzle olive oil in your non-stick skillet and add the chicken to cook on medium heat until fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Pull the meat aside to rest for about 10 minutes. After…

  • Goat Cheese, Corn and Sundried Tomato

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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 goat cheese,…

  • Steak Fajitas Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Prepare the bell pepper, onion and garlic cloves and place in a warmed cast iron skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Sauté peppers and onions until softened and caramelized. Set aside. Liberally season…

  • Breakfast Chorizo and Potato 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 chorizo, potato…

  • Beef Stew

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    This is a longer cook process but it is really tasty for a cold winter day. In an enameled dutch oven, add the fats to begin heating up over medium heat, then season the meat well with salt and pepper on all sides. Brown the meat in batches and set off to the side. Add…