Mangia Vita

Tag: Mexican Food

  • Mole

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…

  • Shredded Beef and Pinto Bean 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. For this recipe, you can use this shredded beef preparation (https://mangiavita.com/2023/08/18/cooked-shredded-beef-prep/ ) from your freezer stash, or roast the beef for this recipe specifically. Warm the meat and seasonings in a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil until the…

  • Pulled Pork and Cole Slaw Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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. Add the thawed meat to non-stick skillet, with olive oil and seasoning. Warm the meat through and drizzle with BBQ sauce, caramelize the meat slightly. Combine the ingredients for the cole slaw…

  • Blackened Salmon 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. 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…

  • BBQ Chicken 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. Season your chicken and drizzle with olive oil and cook on your grill until mostly cooked. Baste with your bbq and hot sauce mixture. Cook until well caramelized. Remove from heat and let it rest. Cut the chicken into 1/2…

  • Griddled Chicken 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 chicken. Drizzle olive oil in your non-stick skillet and add the chicken to cook on medium heat until fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Warm the beans. Warm the corn tortillas on the griddle with a drizzle of…

  • Korean Style Pork Tacos

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    Andrea DeCaro
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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…

  • Santa Maria Style Tri Tip 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 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,…