Mangia Vita

Author: Andrea DeCaro

  • Guacamole

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    This is a basic guacamole that is great on tacos and burritos or can just be enjoyed with chips. Mix all of the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy with your favorite chips!

  • Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Slaw

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Rinse the frozen shrimp with cool water until slightly thawed and add to a non-stick skillet with the seasonings and olive oil. Fry up the shrimp until they are slightly caramelized and no longer grey, add the butter and mix…

  • Olive Medley 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 olive slices…

  • Split Pea Soup

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    First, carefully go through the dried split peas looking for any stones or debris. Then rinse the split peas and add to your pot with the water and the ham bone. Next add in all of the vegetables and bay leaves. Let the mixture cook over a medium flame and stirring occasionally for about an…

  • Turkey Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Similar to leftover ham after Christmas, we generally find ourselves with a lot of left over turkey after Thanksgiving. So much so that I have taken to portioning and freezing turkey meat when I am putting the leftovers away to…

  • Burger Sauce

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    This is my version of a secret sauce, special sauce or spread (like In-n-Out). Great on burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc. Add all of the ingredients together, mix well and enjoy!

  • Sausage and 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. 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 sausage and…

  • Beets and Goat Cheese Salad

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    Combine the lettuce, apples, and pecans in a large salad bowl. Dress with the olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper. Dish out portions and add goat cheese crumbles, then beets on top of each portion. Enjoy! Note: You can mix all ingredients together, but everything will turn pink and it’s a little funny looking, but…

  • Chili Sauce

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    This is a smokey sauce that is good on tacos, burritos, nachos and more. Add all ingredients to a small non-stick skillet on a low flame. Stir and cook the ingredients together until the flavors meld and the shallot has softened.

  • Prime Rib and Black Bean Tacos

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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. For this recipe, you need to have some left over prime rib, roasted to a rosey medium. Link: Add the lightly drained black beans and liquid to a non-stick pan with the seasonings and butter. Cook until the liquid thickens…