5 October, 2018

Spicy Chicken Wings (Inspired by Tom Cat’s Bar in San Diego)

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Fried Foods on October 5, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: appetizers, chicken wings, corn starch, crispy chicken wings, crunchy chicken wings, deep fried, deep fry, double fried, finger foods, garlic powder, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, naked chicken wings, pepper, red chili flakes, salt, salt and pepper chicken wings, spicy chicken wings, tom cats bar, tom cats bar spicy chicken wings

If you live in San Diego, north inland county, I am sure you have heard of a dive bar called Tom Cats in Mira Mesa. I was asked by a few to recreate this recipe on Ivys Kitchen, so I took the challenge. The only difference is, I added cornstarch to my chicken wings because
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5 October, 2018

Turkey and Cheese Sliders

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Sandwich on October 5, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american cheese, appetizers, butter, cheddar cheese, cold cut turkey, finger foods, garlic powder, hawaiian rolls, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, kewpie, kraft cheese, mayo, mayonnaise, parsley, swiss cheese, turkey, turkey and cheddar sliders, turkey and cheese sliders, turkey and swiss sliders, turkey deli, turkey slices

Football season is here and so I wanted to make a simple dish that you can munch on while watching the game. This dish is easy to whip up and is ready in less than 30 minutes. This dish is easy to transport if you are going to a tailgate or pot luck. This dish
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17 September, 2018

LA Street Hot Dogs

Posted in : American Dishes, Beef, Pork, Sandwich, Uncategorized on September 17, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bacon, bacon wrapped hot dogs, dijon mustard, hot dogs, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno hot dogs, ketchup, kewpie mayo, la hot dogs, la street dogs, mayo, onion, pot lock, red bell pepper, spicy hot dogs, street hot dogs, tailgate food

On my last video, I posted corn dogs and wanted to use up the rest of the hot dog package. I decided to make LA street hot dogs. LA street dogs are sold outside of sporting events, LA street fairs, and night clubs/bars. It is basically a bacon wrapped hot dog topped with onions and
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30 July, 2018

Corn Dogs / Cheese Corn Dogs

Posted in : American Dishes, Beef, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Pork, Uncategorized on July 30, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: all-purpose flour, apf, baking powder, cheesy corn dog, corn dog, corn meal, flour, hot dog on a stick, hot dog with cheese, hot dog with cheese on a stick, hot dogs, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, ivyskitchen, kid friendly meals, kraft cheese, milk, party food, salt, skewers

Summer is here and when I think of summer, I think of the county fair. Hot dog on a stick is one of my childhood favorite fair foods – easy to eat while walking around =) I decided to add cheese to my corn dogs, but you can definitely omit this step. Ingredients: 1 package
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28 June, 2018

French Toast

Posted in : American Dishes, Breakfast/Brunch, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Vegetarian on June 28, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: breakfast, brioche bread, brunch, butter, challah bread, cinnamon, eggs, french toast, griddle pan, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, ivyskitchen, milk, powdered sugar, salt, syrup, texas toast, vanilla extract

I am not a donuts or pancakes for breakfast person but from time to time I do crave for something sweet. When I crave for something sweet in the morning, I love making french toast. This dish is so simple yet delicious. You just need a few ingredients to whip up this classic dish. Ingredients:
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28 June, 2018

Mozzarella Sticks Recipe

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Vegetarian on June 28, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: AP Flour, Appetizer, bar bites, cheese sticks, egg, flour, fried cheese, fried cheese sticks, garlic, italian bread crumbs, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, ivyskitchen, marinara sauce, mozzarella, mozzarella cheese, pepper, red chili flakes, salt, shallots, tomato sauce

Mozzarella sticks is one of my favorite “bar food” appetizers I like to snack on. I love that it is a “stick” that is crunchy on the outside and cheesy in the inside. I love dipping my cheesy stick in my marinara for another dimension of flavor. Ingredients: Mozzarella Sticks: 1/2 cup flour Ground Pepper
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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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5 June, 2017

Spaghetti Squash

Posted in : American Dishes, Italian Dishes, One Pot Meals, Paleo, Pasta, Vegetarian on June 5, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bake, figure friendly recipe, healthy, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low carb, non carb, olive oil, paleo, pasta substitute, pepper, roast, salt, spaghetti squash, squash, vegetarian

Summer is coming up so I decided to make a dish that is figure friendly. I decided to make a low-carb dish, spaghetti squash. I am so glad I made this dish. Although it may not be “real” pasta, it is a great substitute and you will feel so much lighter eating this dish vs.
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17 February, 2017

Creole Shrimp

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Seafood on February 17, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: baked, brown rice, butter, buttery, cayenne pepper, celery salt, chili powder, compound butter, corn starch, coronado island, creamy butter, creole, creole seasoning, creole shrimp, devein, deveined, dried rosemary, french baguette, french bread, fresh lemon, garlic salt, garnish, green onions, ground basil, ground black pepper, ground mustard, ground oregano, ground sage, ground thyme, heat, hot, italian parsley, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jasmine rice, lemon, lemon juice, lemon pepper, melted butter, mrs dash, onion powder, pacific fire shrimp, parsley, peohes, prawns, restaurant recreation, san diego, savory, scallions, sea salt, shrimp, soft butter, spicy, spring onions, tabasco, tabasco sauce, tony chachere, tony chachere creole seasoning, unsalted butter, white rice

I was inspired to make this dish after trying this spicy shrimp I had at a restaurant on Coronado Island, in San Diego. I call it Creole Shrimp. I decided to make a compound butter and melt it over the shrimp. This dish is spicy and will make you scream for more. Enjoy this as
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31 January, 2017

Baked Mac and Cheese

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Casserole, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pasta, Pork on January 31, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: all-purpose flour, american cheddar, apf, bacon, bay leaf, butter, cheddar cheeseg, cheesy, crispy bacon, cruncy top, dairy, dried mustard, egg, elbow macaroni, elbow pasta, gemelli pasta, gooey, grated cheese, ground black pepper, Ivy's Kitchen, mac and cheese, melted butter, orecchiette, panko bread crumbs, paprika, pepper, salt, salt and pepper, sharp cheddar, unsalted butter, whole milk

Mac and cheese- one of American’s all time favorite comfort foods. This recipe can be buildable by adding more of your favorite ingredients and can be vegetarian if you omit the bacon. Serve this as an appetizer, main dish, or side. I love having this with fried chicken. Nom nom nom! Ingredients: 2 cups of small dried
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