As easy as PIE, but its a crostata!I love this super easy dessert/breakfast treat. It is something you can whip up in a matter of minuets and impress anyone who happens to pop in for dinner or afternoon tea. Use whatever fruit is in season, I love this with pears, nectarines, and plums. All you…
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Mangiona With Caitlin Levin #5 : Parchment Wrapped Pescado
This is my all time favorite dish to make for dinner parties. Your guests are sure to be impressed when their individual packages arrive at the table. It only takes minutes to prepare and can be done ahead of time as well. This is my take on a classic, (done in a Moroccan style) but…
Mangiona with Caitlin Levin #4 Mouth-Watermeloning feta salad
Best summer salad in just four easy steps! I love this version of one of my favorites, serve this south-of-the-border salad with fresh chips, guacamole and tacos and have the perfect dinner party ready in minutes… What you’ll need: Good feta (I like Greek or Bulgarian)WatermelonFresh mintCilantroJalapenoAgaveLime juiceSeasoned rice wine vinegarSalt and pepper What you…
MANGIONA with Caitlin Levin #3 The Newberry Muffin
This is one of my favorite flavor combinations, and I can’t think of many things I love more than fresh Italian Ricotta! Have this as an indulgent breakfast in bed, or for a summer picnic in the park. You rarely see blueberries cut in half and I think they look beautiful this way. All you…
Mangiona With Caitlin Levin #2 Better than a doughnut
My favorite snack!! Super healthy protein packed snack that will last you all day. Serve this as breakfast, a quick snack, or at brunch as a make-your-own…… Better than a doughnut.Here’s what you’ll need:-Your favorite apple. (I love something crispy and cold straight out of the fridge like a Fuji)-Your favorite butter: peanut butter, almond…
New column: MANGIONA with Caitlin Levin #1 Avo and Eggs Breakfast Pizza
Recipe and Photos by Caitlin Levin Caitlin Levin is a chef and a food stylist and also happens to be one of my best friends. I’m welcoming her as a new columnist here–she will be sharing yummies with *all of us* a few times a month (she’s been sharing yummies with me since 1999!)…