Mangia Vita

Tag: Snack

  • Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    I like rice crispy treats as well as the next person, but I’ve made couple of tiny upgrades that I feel make a real difference. In a large sauce pot, melt the butter over med low heat and swirl until lightly browned and it smells nutty. Add the marshmallow, and melt, stirring until the butter…

  • Muddy Buddies

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Put the cereal in a large bowl. Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, vanilla and butter together in a microwave safe bowl. Do it in 20-30 second increments as to not burn the chocolate. When you can stir it into a smooth mixture, drizzle it over the cereal and mix it together well. When it…

  • My Chex Mix

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    I like homemade Chex Mix, but I make some alterations that make the Chex Mix more to my own tastes. Mix the snacks together in a large roasting pan. Melt the butter and mix with the sauce and seasoned salt. Drizzle the butter mixture over the snack mixture and stir well. Heat over to 250…