You achieve the domed shape of these buttery peanut butter shortbread cookies by using a small ice-cream scoop. The dough is tender and soft, and your hands won’t work nearly as well as the scoop. Purchase one at a kitchenwares store, and then you will have it when the urge to make these calls, which could be often.
Recipes
Mangia Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mangia Chocolate Chip Cookies These were one of the first cookies we offered when we opened in 1982, and they are still an all-time favorite. The better the chocolate, the better the cookie. Even though we call these chocolate chip cookies, the chips are chunks. 2...
Gingerbread Muffins
Gingerbread Muffins The dark molasses in these muffins lends a rich, burnt-sugar taste and almost chocolate-like color to the crumb. Lots of fresh ginger, plus some ground, ensure deep flavor. And even though real gingerbread contains no rum, there is light rum in...
Mangia’s Kale Salad Recipe
Kale is the king of leafy greens. This powerhouse veggie is packed with Vitamin K and C, beta-carotene, and calcium. When kale becomes a farmers' market staple and the leaves are at their crispest and most nutritious, we enjoy it in its raw form, particularly when we...
Chilled Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Cider
Here is the perfect soup for a warm fall evening, after a day of apple picking or a visit to a country farmstand. You can garnish this silken soup with finely shredded smoked ham if you like. With a vegetable or green salad and toasted walnut bread, you have an easy...
Seared Duck Breast with Pear Chutney
This is an elegant combination for fall or winter when you want to fill your home with the aromas of sweet fruit and rich duck cooking. The chutney is an integral part of this dish, a must, lending just the right texture and tartness.
The Ultimate Veggie Burgers
Mangia's Ultimate Veggie Burger Recipe Our veggie burgers hit every satisfying, savory note with a hearty mix of pearl barley, chickpeas, mushrooms and crispy panic. For the sturdiest patties, evenly distribute the panko by stirring the patty mixture until very well...
In Season Pasta Recipes
Check out Mangia's favorite pasta recipes: Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula 3/4 pound spaghetti 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 teaspoon chile flakes 1 pint cherry tomatoes Pinch of salt and freshly ground...
The Basics of Grilling Veggies: Summer’s Bounty shines when cooked over an open flame.
Mangia's favorite - grilling veggies recipe. The Basics of Grilling Veggies: Summer’s Bounty shines when cooked over an open flame. When it comes to grilling, meat and seafood usually get all the glory. But don’t let the protein steal the show. Grilling vegetables...
How to make almond milk at home
How to make almond milk at home? Here is what you need to make about 5 cups of almond milk at home: 2 cups of whole almonds 6 cups water 3 tablespoons sugar Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the almonds and boil until they float to the surface. Skim off any...
Green Smoothies For Beginners
Starting your day with a green smoothie is probably the best thing you can do for your body in the morning. The most stunning fact about those magic potions is that while they are supergreen in color and extremely healthy, they are also delicious...
Blackberry Lemon Cake Recipe
INGREDIENTS For the cake: 2 cups (380g) granulated sugar ½ cup (118 ml) vegetable oil 3 large eggs 2 lemons- zested and juiced (see below) 1 teaspoon Lemon (or vanilla) extract ½ cup (118 ml) light sour cream 2 ½ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons...