11 April, 2023

Chinese Stir Fried Garlic Green Beans (Din Tai Fung)

Posted in : Appetizers, Chinese Cuisine, One Pot Meals, Restaurant Recreations, Salad, Stir Fry Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian on April 11, 2023 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: chinese food, chinese garlic green beans, crispy green beans, din tai fung green beans, din tai fung recipe, garlic, garlic green beans, green beans, ivys kitchen, stir fried garlic green beans, stir fried green beans, stir fry, vegan, vegetarian

I am going to show you how I make my delicious, crispy and garlicy green beans. I usually have these at Chinese restaurants in America and they are extremely addicting! If you’re familiar with Din Tai Fung, you probably had this dish. Today, I am going to recreate this at home. I hope you give
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29 March, 2023

Steamed Mussels in Pesto Cream Sauce

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, One Pot Meals, Restaurant Recreations, Seafood, Side Dish on March 29, 2023 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: badger bay organic mussels, hog island mussels, hog island recipe, ivys kitchen, lent food, mussels, mussels in pesto cream sauce, pesto cream sauce, restaurant recreations, seafood, steamed mussels

I went to Hog Island Restaurant in San Francisco and devoured their mussels in pesto cream sauce. The broth is so rich and flavorful, which pairs well with the meaty mussels. I was craving this the other day and decided to recreate this at home. This dish is perfect for lent season and especially if
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21 July, 2022

Creamy Cajun Pasta with Chicken

Posted in : American Dishes, Chicken/Poultry, Pasta, Restaurant Recreations on July 21, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bowtie pasta, cajun seasoning, Cheesecake Factory recipe, chicken broth, chili flakes, Creamy Cajun Pasta, Creamy Chicken Cajun Pasta, garlic, garlic paste, heavy cream, Heavy whipping cream, ivy kitchen, ivyskitchen, Louisiana chicken, Louisiana chicken pasta, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper

I have been seeing “cajun/spicy chipotle” type pasta dishes online and decided to make my version of my creamy cajun pasta with chicken. This dish is super flavorful and creamy. The cajun seasoning was just right and not overpowering. I also thought this dish tasted similar to Cheesecake Factory’s Louisiana chicken pasta. This was a
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