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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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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29 August, 2019

Tofu Summer Rolls / Tofu Fresh Spring Rolls

Posted in : Appetizers, Salad, Thai Food, Vegan, Vegetarian, Vietnamese Food on August 29, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bibb lettuce, cabbage, carrot, cellophane noodles, cliantro, cucumber, firm tofu, fresh spring rolls, glass noodles, healthy, iceberg lettuce, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, lettuce, low calories, mint, mung bean noodles, red cabbage, red leaf lettuce, rice noodles, rice paper, rice paper wrapper, sesame oil, soy sauce, summer rolls, thai appetizer, thai food, thai summer rolls, tofu fresh spring rolls, tofu summer rolls, vegan, vegetarian, vietnamese appetizer, vietnamese food, vietnamese fresh spring rolls

There is this Thai restaurant near my work that I frequent and always order their tofu summer rolls. I love that this recipe is fresh and healthy. Pair this up with my peanut sauce that I posted in the previous video. If you’re looking for something “filling” yet “light, try this recipe out. Perfect for
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24 January, 2018

Tuna Salad

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Can Food, Salad, Seafood on January 24, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: albacore canned tuna, albacore tuna, celery, cumin, dijon mustard, eggs, garlic powder, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, lemon, mayo, mayonnaise, paprika, parmesan, parmesan cheese, pepper, salt, shallots, thyme, tuna melt, tuna salad, tuna sandwich, tuna spread, tuna wrap

Looking for a quick meal to fix up? Try my amazing tuna salad. This salad is packed with flavor and you will definitely want more! Serve this on it’s own, in a wrap, as a spread on crackers or toasted baguette slices, tuna sandwich, or tuna melt. Ingredients: 1 – 12oz can of Albacore tuna
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14 January, 2016

Filipino Macaroni Salad

Comments : 1 Posted in : Appetizers, Filipino Dishes, Hawaiian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish on January 14, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: boiled, celery, chicken, eggs, elbow macaroni, Filipino, filipino cuisine, filipino food, filipion recipe, ham, hard boiled egg, ivys kidchen, ivyskitchen, kid favorite, macaroni, mayonnaise, party food, Pasta, pepper, philippines, pickle, pimiento, pineapple, poached, raisin, relish, salad, salt, savory, shredded chicken, side dish, sugar, sweet, sweet and savory, sweet relish

Filipino macaroni salad was a childhood favorite party dish that my mom would always make. Filipinos are into sweet and savory, so if you’re into sweet and savory, try out this recipe. It is easy to make and you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble later. Ingredients: 1 1/2 chicken breast cubed
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20 October, 2015

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Chinese Cuisine, Salad, Stir Fry Dishes on October 20, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: chinese food, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, green onions, ground chicken, ground turkey, healthy, hoisin sauce, ivyskitchen, lettuce, lettuce wraps, mushrooms, oyster sauce, pepper, PF CHANGS, salt, seasame oil, sherry wine, shitake mushrooms, siracha, soy sauce, stir fry, sugar, Vegetable oil, water, water chestnuts

I posted this video during the summer season when I was asked to make something a little more friendly on our figures. I decided to recreate one of my favorite appetizers that I eat as my main entree whenever I am at this restaurant. Here is my version of PF Chang’s chicken lettuce wraps. Here
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20 October, 2015

Roasted Veggie Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted in : American Dishes, Salad, Uncategorized, Vegetarian on October 20, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: artichoke, artichokes, asparagus, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette, balsamic vinegar, california pizza kitchen, cayenne pepper, copy cat recipe, corn, CPK, cumin, dijon mustard, eggplant, garlic, healthy, ivyskitchen, olive oil, pepper, recipe, salad, salt, soy sauce, vegetarian, Vinaigrette

If you’re looking for a “light” and healthy dish, try this salad. I wanted to try roasting my veggies versus eating a raw salad. The great thing about this is you can grill this indoor (if you have an indoor grill pan) or outdoors. Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen, I decided to make a roasted veggie salad. If
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7 October, 2015

Easy Mixed Berry Salad

Posted in : Chicken/Poultry, Salad on October 7, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: blueberry, easy recipe, grilled chicken, healthy, Ivy's Kitchen, mixed berry salad, norstroms cafe, raspberry, salad, strawberry, summer salad, Vinaigrette, walnuts, youtube

Here is one of the first videos I made. I decided to make a mixed berry salad, inspired by Nordstroms Cafe. I just love the savory and sweet mixed together. I also love how the crunchy walnuts give this salad texture. This salad is perfect during the summer because it is refreshing and figure friendly.
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