Mangia Vita

Tag: Mexican Food

  • Barbacoa Sauce

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    It’s a smoky, spicy addition to your tacos or fajitas. Make a batch and freeze because a little goes a long way. Blend all of the ingredients (except oil) in a food processor until smooth, then add to a skillet with the oil over low heat and cook until thickened and flavors have deepened. Mix…

  • Carnitas Tacos with Corn Salsa

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Add the thawed meat to non-stick skillet, with olive oil and seasoning. Warm the meat through and caramelize the meat slightly. Brush the corn tortillas with olive oil and griddle the tortillas until slightly golden. Add pork, toppings, and hot…

  • Chicken Bacon Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. Cut up the bacon and fry until caramelized in a non-stick skillet. Remove bacon and add the chicken and seasonings, fry until cooked through and caramelized. Cut up chicken in bite-sized pieces. Brush the corn tortillas with olive oil and…

  • Cajun Shrimp and Bacon Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    We love Taco Tuesday at our house, so we are documenting our weekly taco recipes. We picked up some Cajun flavored bacon at our local farmer’s market. I decided to use the bacon along side some Cajun shrimp to make these tasty tacos. If you cannot find flavored bacon, I would just use regular bacon…

  • Seasoned Chicken and Guacamole Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…

  • BBQ Seasoned Turkey Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…

  • Breakfast Sausage and Potato Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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 sausage and potatoes and add to the warmed flour tortillas. Top with cheese and salsa. Enjoy!

  • Bacon and Fried Egg Breakfast Taco

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…

  • Soy Chorizo, Potato and Scrambled Egg Breakfast Taco

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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!

  • Carne Asada Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…