2 October, 2020

Beef Salpicao

Posted in : Appetizers, Beef, Filipino Dishes, One Pot Meals on October 2, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, banana peppers, beef salpicao, filipino cuisine, filipino food, garlic, garlic chips, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, oyster sauce, pulutan, tender beef, worcestershire sauce

October is Filipino American History month. In honor of Fil-AM history month, I decided to make a quick filipino dish my friend taught me. This dish is quick and easy to make. This can be enjoyed on its own, with rice, or as “pulutan”- a term meaning a snack with your drink. You’ll be amazed
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22 September, 2020

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Posted in : Appetizers, Fusion, Japanese Food, One Pot Meals, Vegetarian on September 22, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, blistered Shishito peppers, butter, chili flakes, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, japanese food, oishii, olive oil, ponzu sauce, salt, Shishito peppers

Hi Guys, my friend decided to make blistered Shishito Japanese peppers as an appetizer. This recipe only calls for 6 ingredients and is simple to make. Once you pop one in your mouth, you’ll keep going back for more, as these peppers are very addictive and delicious! There really is no set “measurements”, you will
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16 July, 2020

Crispy Tofu / Tofu Sisig

Posted in : Appetizers, Filipino Dishes, One Pot Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian on July 16, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: butter, calamansi, cornstarch, crispy tofu, extra firm tofu, firm tofum, green onions, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, knorr, knorr liquid sesasoning, lemon, liquid seasoning, onion, protein, sizzling tofu, soy sauce, thai chilis, tofu, tofu sisig, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, yellow onion

If you’re vegan or a vegetarian, you must try my crispy tofu! This dish is quick to make and packed with tons of umami flavors mixed with a balance of savory and spicy. I love hearing from you so please give “Ivy’s Kitchen” credit, tag me on social media, comment, and #ivyskitchen. Spread the love
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8 June, 2020

Salt and Pepper Calamari

Posted in : Appetizers, Chinese Cuisine, Fried Foods, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Seafood, Stir Fry Dishes on June 8, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american chinese food, calamari, chinese food, cornstarch, fried food, fried seafood, garlic, garlic powder, green onions, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, pepper, salt, salt and pepper calamari, salt and pepper squid, seafood, shaoxing wine, squid, western chinese food, white pepper

If you love calamari/squid and seafood, you must try my recipe!!! This is a simple dish that is packed with delicious Asian flavors. Squeeze lemon on it to bring out the flavors and eat as is or dip it in chili sauce. There really is no set measurements for this recipe. You’ll have to go
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15 May, 2020

Chicken Karaage

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Japanese Food, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen on May 15, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, boneless chicken thighs, chicken, chicken karaage, chicken nuggets, chicken thighs, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, japanese chicken nuggets, Japanese cuisine, japanese food, japanese fried chicken, kewpie mayo, potato starch, sake, sesame oil, soy sauce, togarashi

I love chicken karaage. This is Japan’s version of a fried chicken nugget. This recipe is quick to make and turns out juicy, crispy, and delicious. Squeeze lemon on it to bring out the flavors and dip it in kewpie mayo topped with a Japanese chili powder called togarashi for some spiciness. I love hearing
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23 March, 2020

Wonton Noodle Soup

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Chinese Cuisine, Seafood, soup on March 23, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bok choy, chicken broth, chicken stock, chili oil, chinese food, dumpling soup, egg noodles, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, gyoza, gyoza soup, instant noodles, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low sodium chicken broth, pot sticker soup, pot stickers, salt, sesame oil, shitake, shitake mushrooms, shredded chicken, shrimp, soup, soy sauce, sugar, thai food, white pepper, wonton noodle soup, wonton noodles, wonton soup, wontons

Covid Corona Virus 19 is no joke! During the self quarantine, I decided to make my wonton noodle soup. I usually have these ingredients on hand so I thought this recipe would be perfect to share with you! You can substitute the dry noodles with fresh egg noodles. To make this “Lent” friendly, omit the
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21 February, 2020

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings aka Crack Chicken

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Chinese Cuisine on February 21, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: chicken wings, chinese food, cold water, cornstarch, crack chicken, garlic, golden chopsticks, ice water, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, msg, msg wings, red chili flakes, royal mandarin, salt and pepper chicken wangs, salt and pepper chicken wings, san diego crack chicken, scallions, shaoxing wine, water, wings

I remade my salt and pepper chicken wings video. If you’re from San Diego and have tried Royal Mandarin or Golden Chopstick’s salt and pepper wings, this is my version of their recipe! MSG is the “Salt” and the red chili flakes is the “pepper” factor. You can substitute out the MSG and use salt,
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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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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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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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