Mangia Vita

Tag: Recipe

  • Lentil Soup

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    This a lovely and easy soup to make and is vegan without the cheese garnish. Put the lentils on a baking sheet and sort through the beans carefully to pull out any stones or anything that doesn’t look nice. Rinse the beans well through a strainer. Add to a pot and cover with 3 inches…

  • Chicken and Rice

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    This is another recipe from Gram D. Salt and pepper the chicken parts, pan fry in olive oil, until lightly browned and set aside. Discard all but 3 tbsp of the oil, and fry the rice and shallot together in the pan. Add the water to the pan and stir in saffron until the water…

  • Whipped Candied Sweet Potatoes

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    This was my Grandma D’s staple on the holiday dinner table. Boil the butter, brown sugar, liquid and salt together to form a syrup. Put the drained potatoes in a large bowl and mix with the syrup with a hand mixer on low. Put the mixture into a buttered baking dish and cover with mini…

  • Bread Dough/Pizza Dough

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    This recipe can be used for bread dough, pizza dough or focaccia. I use my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook to make this dough but it can also be made by hand. I mix the dry ingredients together, then warm the water and oil in the microwave for 1 minute. Add the water…

  • Pancakes

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    Homemade pancakes are so easy and quick. Here is my favorite recipe. Whisk dry ingredients together, then add wet ingredients and whisk only until mixed and lumpy. Oil a non-stick griddle pan and scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until underside has started to brown and the edges starts to…

  • Brownies

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    These are my “famous” award-winning brownies. I won second place in the Orange County Fair with this recipe and it is still my favorite brownie recipe. Mix the melted butter, sugar and eggs well, then mix in the rest of the dry ingredients and finally the chocolate chips. Butter a glass baking dish (9×13 is…

  • Korean-Style BBQ Beef

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    Slice the partially frozen beef as thinly as possible. Put all of the ingredients, except for the beef into a food processor and blend well. Pour the marinade over the meat, mix and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and cook the beef in batches until caramelized, being careful…

  • Dead Bones

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    These are a traditional Italian cookie that have a unique taste and texture. They are left out to create a shell and when they are baked the inside seeps out and there is a sticky base and a crunchy shell. I typically make a half batch of these. Sift together the dry ingredients, add the…

  • Pecan Pie Muffins

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Grease a muffin tin (can also use a mini muffin tin). Fill each cup 3/4 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool in pan for a minute or 2, then turn out to cool completely. Do not let them cook in the pan or they…

  • Scottish Shortbread

    by

    Andrea DeCaro
    in

    Mix until blended. Roll with rolling pin into a rimmed cookie sheet. Punch holes with fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Check for doneness. Sugar the top, cut into squares.