Mangia
NYC's iconic gourmet eat in/take out/catering/events co. since 1981. Mangia is the original Italian farm-to-table eatery in the heart of Manhattan. We are here to share news about our community, recipes, cooking tips and much more.
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- every day
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- Episodes
- 204
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Cracked Black Pepper on Focaccia
These panini are so simple to prepare and so delicious, that they should become a summer staple when tomato season is in swing. Use only fresh mozzarella and luscious, juicy tomatoes. If you can't fi…
Asparagus and Sautéed Onions on Walnut Bread
At first glance, these may appear ambitious for sandwiches. But wait: The asparagus can be grilled or parboiled, if you'd rather not fire up the grill, and it can be done ahead of time. The sautéing …
Mustard Meat Loaf with Sautéed Mushrooms on Brioche Bread
For some of us, meatloaf sandwiches, spread with ketchup or mayonnaise, summon up fond memories. They were the treat, the "special of the day," in the lunch box we took to school. Nothing rivaled a m…
Pan Bagna
This classic niçoise sandwich is the essence of summer. Pan bagna means "bathed bread" and refers to the oil that is generously spooned on thick slices of country bread, which, in turn, are topped wi…
Roasted Turkey Breast with Parsley Pesto with Capers on Pane Rustico
Once you have a roasted turkey breast on hand, you will be astonished at the number of ways you will find to use it. This is just one very simple example.
The capers in the pesto make a sizable contri…
Spanish Tortilla with Poached Tomatoes on Ciabatta Bread
We picked up the habit of tortilla in Barcelona, then worked on it in New York. The open-faced omelet, which is what tortilla means in Spain, can be served either at room temperature, as we do at Man…
Chicken Salad with Hazelnut Sauce on Ciabatta Bread
We tasted a salad like this, with chicken and a splendid nut sauce, in Turkey one summer. When we got home, we decided to try it with hazelnuts. It is elegant company fare, thanks in large part to th…
French Ham, Vermont Cheddar, Green Apples, and Walnut Aïoli on Country Bread
One day we decided to add walnuts to aïoli, Provence's fabulous garlic mayonnaise, and it worked! When you are in the mood for something other than plain mayo, good as it is, remember our moment of i…
Ham with Avocado, Red Onion, Tomato, Bibb Lettuce, and Crème Fraîche on Pullman Bread
Mangia is always looking for interesting breads for its sandwiches. Pullman bread may or may not be available where you live, but it is worth keeping an eye out for it. Also known as pain de mie, it …
Prosciutto, Green Olive Paste, and Arugula on Peasant Bread
Prosciutto is now available almost everywhere, as is green olive paste, to say nothing of really good arugula, which means this could be one of the easiest- to-make combinations in this book. If you …
Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, and Peppers with Gorgonzola Cream on Country Bread
Roasted vegetables, wonderful bread, and cheese. It sounds straightforward, and it is, in a way. How the parts intermarry, though, is what makes these panini so very good. If you haven't roasted the …
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe with Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Pecorino Romano on Ciabatta Bread
There are big, bold flavors in this tasty combination. The ingredients here have a natural affinity for one another and come together without a hitch. Make this easy for yourself by preparing the bro…
Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Tomatoes, and Sautéed Greens on Baguette
Lots of vegetables with wonderful colors and different flavors fill the lightly toasted crust of a French baguette. These paninis, a summer special, should be enjoyable to make. Roast the tomatoes we…
Barbecued Pork Loin with Coleslaw on Baguette Bread
At Mangia, we have a somewhat less formal name for this: Barbecue on a Bun. This is very similar to pulled pork if you have ever had that great Southern favorite. The meat, cooked slowly and for a lo…
Pecan-Crusted Chicken with Red Onion Jam on Pullman Bread
A pecan coating makes these chicken breasts very appealing, and two different condiments-red onion jam and mustard mayonnaise contribute mightily to the delicious whole. Improvise here, if you like. …
Roasted Tuna Niçoise on French Baguette
This sandwich makes us feel as if we're in Nice, France. We close our eyes, and we're walking down a sidewalk there, munching on this sunny, glorious combination. It makes a wonderful lunch and is pe…
Black Bean Hummus with Red Onions, Farmer's Cheese, and Ancho Chile Sauce in Pita Bread
The Middle Eastern dish hummus, made of pureed chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed sauce), is justly renowned not only for its rich flavor but also for its remarkable versatility. It can be used as a d…
Tomato and Fennel Soup
This is a marvelous soup chunky, thick, rich reduction of tomatoes, lightened with a big splash of heavy cream just at serving. Use local or homegrown tomatoes in the summer and well-drained canned S…
Moroccan Lentil Soup
We call his lentil soup"Moroccan" simply because we added some traditional Moroccan spices, to supply flavor that is usually provided by either meat broth or the addition of a ham hock in the best-ma…
Washed Feta, Yellow Tomatoes, Red Onion Rings, and Tapenade on Semolina Bread
This is a delicious vegetarian sandwich that is light and just right for a summer lunch on a hot afternoon. The reason for the extra step of "washing" the feta cheese the night before is to remove so…