2 February, 2016

Mussels Dynamite

Posted in : Appetizers, Japanese Food, Seafood on February 2, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, baked mussels, dynamite, dynamite mussels, dynamite sauce, garlic powder, green onions, ivyskitchen, japanese style baked mussels, japanese style dynamite mussels, japanese style mussels, kewpie mayo, kewpie mayonnaise, masago, masago caviar, mayonnaise, mussels, new zealand mussles, orange caviar, orange masago, panko bread crumbs, quick and easy, rooster sauce, seafood, smelt roe-masago, spring onions, sriracha sauce, Vegetable oil

I actually got this recipe idea from a friend of mine, Andrew. Saw him posted it on facebook and had to recreate it. If you’re throwing a dinner party, this is a perfect quick appetizer to whip up. This savory and spicy sauce with crunchy panko bread topping makes this mussel appetizer DYNAMITE! Ingredients: 1
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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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28 December, 2015

Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Potatoes, Side Dish on December 28, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american food, butter, carbohydrates, carbs, cheeese, garlic, ivyskitchen, lemon, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, parsley, potato, potatoes, recipe, red potatoes, roasted, salt, side dish

Looking for a side dish to serve? Try my sister’s roasted garlic red potatoes. These potates are perfectly tender in the inside and crispy on the outside. This recipe is really simple and quick to make. This is definitely a recipe builder. You can change this recipe as well by adding rosemary and thyme or by
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23 October, 2015

Chicken Quesadilla

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Mexican Dishes, One Pot Meals on October 23, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, avocado, boneless chicken, cheese, chicken, cinco de mayo, crema, flour tortilla, garlic, guacamole, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, mexican blend 3 cheeses, mexican food, monterey jack cheese, onion, pepper, pico de gallo, quesadilla, red bell pepper, salt, sharp cheddar, skinless chicken, sour cream, taco seasoning, tomato, tortillas

I mde this dish during Cinco De Mayo. This dish is very simple to make. You can serve this and share as an appetizer or you can eat it as a meal on its own. I like to eat my quesadillas with a little bit of sour cream and guacamole. I hope you enjoy this simple
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23 October, 2015

Pot Stickers / Fried Dumplings

Posted in : Appetizers, Chinese Cuisine, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pork on October 23, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: asian food, chicken broth, chinese food, corn startch, dumplings, egg, garlic, ginger, green onion, ground pork, gyoza wrappers, ivyskitchen, mushrooms, pepper, pork, potstickers, salt, sesame oil, shallot, shaoxing wine, shrimp, soy sauce, surgar, Vegetable oil, water chestnuts, white ground pepper, wonton wrappers

In celebration of the Chinese new year, I decided to make pot stickers on Ivys Kitchen . I love these little packets of meat because you can serve this as an appetizer or eat it as a meal. These dumplings are steamed and then pan fried… I LOVE FRIED FOOD =) Ingredients: 2 green onion
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23 October, 2015

Kimchi Jjigae

Posted in : Appetizers, Korean Dishes, One Pot Meals, Pork, soup, Spicy/Mild on October 23, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, bacon, chicken broth, gochujung, green onions, ivyskitchen, kim chi, korean cuisine, korean dish, korean food, left overs, leftovers, pork, pork belly, salt, sesame oil, soup, sugar, tofu

Winter is a few months away. What does my body crave during cold weathers? Soup! On this episode of Ivy’s Kitchen, I show you how to make Kimchi jjigae. This is my favorite stew/soup that I love to order whenever I go to a Korean restaurant. This soup is hearty and spicy, of course you
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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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8 October, 2015

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Posted in : Appetizers, Chicken/Poultry, Chinese Cuisine, Fried Foods on October 8, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: chicken, chinese cuisine, chinese food, chinese style fried chicken, crack chicken, deep fried, fried chicken, garlic, garlic chicken, Ivy's Kitchen, mandarin food, mandarin style friend chicken, peanut oil, pepper, red chili flakes, royal mandarin, salt, salt and pepper chicken wangs, salt and pepper chicken wings, san diego crack chicken, shaoxing wine, spicy chicken

If you’ve been to San Diego, CA, hopefully you’ve been to Royal Mandarin and had their famous Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings. These wings are addicting. This crunch fried chicken has a wonderful blend of garlic flavor, salty, and spicy. It’s like the Pringles theme, “Once you pop, you can’t stop.” These wings have been nicked
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8 October, 2015

Cheesy Arancini (Fried Rice Balls)

Posted in : Appetizers, Fried Foods, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Rice Dishes on October 8, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: appetizers, arancini, basil, bread crumbs, cheesy, creamy, crunchy, deep fried, fried, fried rice balls, gooey, italian food, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, kid friendly, leftovers, leftovers recreated, mozzerella, mozzerella cheese, parmesan cheese, risotto

I had left over risotto and decided to transform them into and appetizer. I took the left over risotto, formed them into balls, and coated it with breadcrumbs. They turned into a delicious, crunchy, and gooey appetizer (Arancini). You can serve as is or serve with a side of marinara sauce. If you have children, this
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8 October, 2015

Lamb Chops with Garlic and Herb rub

Posted in : Appetizers, Italian Dishes, Lamb, Mediterranean Dishes on October 8, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: food processor, garlic, grill, italian food, lamb, lamb chops, mediterranean, mediterranean dishes, olive oil, rosemary, thyme

Lamb chops. Definitely something I used to be afraid of cooking this. I mean it’s definitey on the expensive side when you buy these at the grocery store. So if you screw this up, you pretty much wasted your money. Try my method and I guarantee you will have the juiciest lamb chops ever! You can
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