Mangia Vita

Tag: Vegetarian

  • 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.

  • Olive Tapenade

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    A lovely addition to a charcuterie board, or sandwich topping, this tapenade is very simple to make at home. Place all the ingredients in a small food processor and pulse until finely chopped and well combined. Serve with bread, or crackers. Enjoy!

  • Cilantro Slaw and Dressing

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    This recipe makes a great topping for tacos or can be a tasty side dish. Dressing Add 1/4 cup of cilantro, scallions, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and sour cream to a small food processor. Process until fully combined, season with salt and pepper to taste. (You can optionally add 1/2 of a fresh diced…

  • Greek 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 feta, olives…

  • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

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    Add the tomatillos, scallions, garlic, and jalapeno to a roasting dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 425 until wilted and caramelized about 25 minutes. The tomatillos often burst, so just make sure they aren’t burning. Take out of the oven and let everything cool a…

  • Corn Salsa

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    This is simple salsa that you can pull together quickly to brighten up any taco or burrito. You can microwave the corn if you are starting with frozen, just to get it thawed. Then mix all of the ingredients and adjust the seasonings to your liking. If you have time to chill the salsa for…

  • Sauteed Beet Pasta in a Cream Sauce

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    This is a great vegetarian pasta that uses the beets and the greens in one tasty dish. Begin by removing the greens from the beets and scrubbing the bulbs. Wrap the bulbs in foil and roast in a 400 degree oven until you can easily pierce with a knife (40 minutes to an hour). Then…

  • Cole Slaw

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    This a traditional creamy cole slaw. Perfect accompaniment for pulled pork, fried chicken, or barbeque. Clean and shred veggies and put into a large container with a lid. Add the white vinegar and sugar to a small jar and shake to dissolve the sugar. Taste the mixture to make sure the sweet/acid balance is to…

  • Caesar Salad

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    This is my cheater Caesar Salad recipe. It does not use raw eggs, but mayo instead. Dressing Clean, wash and spin dry the greens and add to a large bowl. In a small jar, add the dressing ingredients and shake to blend well. The dressing can be made ahead of time. Add the croutons, cheese…

  • Pasta Havarti

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    My family has been making this simple dish for the last 15 years or so, thanks to Diana Koeth. Basically, you make a “marinade” of the following ingredients and toss it with the cooked pasta. I know I didn’t give any measurements. The recipe does have them, but I find that this one can be…