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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14 March, 2023

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Chinese Cuisine, Fried Foods, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Side Dish on March 14, 2023 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: asian food, asian style chicken, asian style chicken nuggets, chicken recipes, chinese cooking, chinese cuisine, chinese food, chinese recipe, crunchy chicken nuggets, easy recipes, fried chicken, fried chicken nuggets, ivys kitchen, popcorn chicken, rice flour, sweet potato flour, taiwan food, taiwanese cuisine, taiwanese popcorn chicken, taiwanese recipe, taiwanese street food, tapioca flour, thai basil

Today I am sharing my version of Taiwanese Popcorn chicken. I love ordering this snack whenever I am out having boba with friends. My version is crispy, light, tender and juicy. It really is addicting snacking on these crunchy nuggets. This dish is super easy and quick to make. Enjoy it as a snack or
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13 April, 2022

Hamachi Kama / Yellowtail Collar

Posted in : Appetizers, Japanese Food, One Pot Meals, Seafood, Side Dish on April 13, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: air fried fish, air fried hamachi kama, fish, hamachi kama, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, Japanese cuisine, lemon, Lent, meatless fridays, ponzu, salmon kama, salt, seafood, white pepper, yellowtail collar

Hamachi Kama aka Yellowtail Collar is one of my favorite dishes to order at a Japanese restaurant. You will be lucky if they serve this because restaurants will usually sell out quick. This fish is meaty, fatty and tender. You can eat it alone as a meal or with a side of veggies. I like
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20 January, 2022

Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese

Posted in : American Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Side Dish, Vegetarian on January 20, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: cauliflower, cauliflower mac, cauliflower mac and cheese, cheesy, garlic, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low carb, mac and cheese, pepper, salt

I love mac and cheese but I decided to change it up a bit by going low carb! Today, I will show you how I make my version of “mac” and cheese using cauliflower. This dish is super creamy, cheesy, tasty and satisfying, without the “guilt.” I love hearing from you so please give “Ivy’s
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26 May, 2021

Quick and Easy Miso Soup

Posted in : Appetizers, Japanese Food, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Side Dish, soup, Vegan, Vegetarian on May 26, 2021 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: ajimoto, ajimoto hondashi powder, Appetizer, dashi powder, dashi stock, green onions, hikaru, hikaru miso, hondashi, hondashi powder, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, japanese soup, mild sodium miso paste, miso paste, miso soup, soup, wakame

Video coming soon! I love hearing from you so please give “Ivy’s Kitchen” credit, tag me on social media, comment, and #ivyskitchen. Spread the love so others can enjoy my recipes. =) Follow Me: Instagram: Ivysfood #ivysfood Facebook.com/ivysfood Music Credit: www.soundcloud.com/davidcutter Ingredients: Serves 2 2 cups of water 1.5 tsp of Dashi powder 8 oz of firm
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8 January, 2020

Garlic Bread

Posted in : Appetizers, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Side Dish, Uncategorized on January 8, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: baked bread, bread, bread and butter, butter, buttery, crunchy, french bread, garlic bread, garlic toast, garlicky, italian parsley, pepper, warm bread

I love garlic bread. Warm bread coming out of the oven, slathered with soft butter, garlic, and parlsey, in the center, with crispy golden brown crunchy edges. This is definitely a quick and easy side to make for your upcoming Italian dinner theme party or if just feel like eating garlic bread. You can make
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14 November, 2019

Pesto Salad

Posted in : American Dishes, Noodles, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish on November 14, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: basil, creamy pesto, fresh basil, garlic, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, mayonnaise, parmesan, parmesan cheese, Pasta, pesto, pesto aioli, pesto mayo, pesto salad, pesto sauce, pine nuts, rotelle, rotelle pasta, salt, shallots, sun dried tomatoes, sundried tomatoes

I bought a basil plant in April, which I was thankful it bloomed. I decided it was time to use some of the basil leaves. This recipe only requires a few ingredients. However, if you are making this for a group, you will need to multiply my recipe/measurements. Try this as a side dish for
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13 September, 2019

Cream Cheese Wontons

Posted in : Appetizers, Chinese Cuisine, Fried Foods, One Pot Meals, Side Dish, Vegetarian on September 13, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american asian food, american chinese food, Appetizer, black pepper, budget friendly, crab rangoon, crab rangoons, cream cheese, cream cheese wontons, creamy, crunchy, deep fry, egg, egg wash, finger food, garlic powder, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, salt, vegetarian, wonton wrappers, wontons

Rachel and I were having a couple guests over for dinner. We were doing an “American Asian” themed dinner . Thinking of what was budget friendly, delicious, and easy to make, we decided on serving cream cheese wontons as an appetizer for the guests. This dish is simple and quick to make. Serve this with
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10 April, 2019

Sizzling Tuna Sisig

Posted in : Appetizers, Filipino Dishes, Seafood, Side Dish, Uncategorized on April 10, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: ahi tuna, bawang, filipino cuisine, filipino food, filipino recipe, fish, garlic, garlic powder, green onions, isda, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, kewpie mayo, kewpie mayonnaise, liquid seasoning, maggi, maggi liquid seasoning, mayonnaise, onion, pork rinds, pulutan, red bell pepper, seafood pasta, sisig, sizzling platter, sizzling tuna sisig, thai chili, tuna sisig

My boss gave me some ahi tuna steaks and challenged me to make a dish out of it. Since it is Lent season and I’m Filipino, I decided to make tuna sisig! This dish is packed with flavors and a really quick dish to make. Amaze your guest when you serve this on a hot
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8 April, 2016

Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted in : American Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Potatoes, Side Dish on April 8, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bacon, bake potato, baked potatoes, butter, carbs, carbs galore, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, cheesy, creamy, crema, crispy, crispy bacon, garlic, garlic powder, green onions, i love carbs, ivyskitchen, loaded potatoe, milk, paprika, pepper, pork bacon, potato, potatoes, russet potato, russet potatoes, salt, scallions, sour cream, spring onions, twice baked, twice baked potato, twice baked potatoes

I love potatoes. I especially loved them twice baked. Whenever my dad makes a family steak dinner, he serves his steaks with twice baked potatoes. I decided to recreate his recipe This potato uses simple ingredients but is packed with tons of delicious flavors. The potato is loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions. You can
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