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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4 May, 2020

Mongolian Beef

Posted in : Beef, Chinese Cuisine, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Stir Fry Dishes on May 4, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: american chinese food, baking soda, beef steak ribeye, brown sugar, corn starch, cornstarch slurry, egg white, garlic, ginger, green onions, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, mongolian beef, new york strip, One Pot Meals, ribeye, shaoxing wine, slurry, soy sauce, stir fry, thai chili, western chinese food, white pepper, wok

My freezer is packed with tons of meat. I found steak and was craving “Western Chinese Food” so I decided to make Mongolian beef. This dish is a quick on pot/stir fry dish. The meat comes out tender and juicy. The sauce is sticky, velvety, sweet, and a bit savory. Try this recipe out! You
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17 April, 2020

Salmon Omelette

Posted in : American Dishes, Breakfast/Brunch, One Pot Meals, Seafood on April 17, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: breakfast omelette, eggs, fish, green onions, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, lent meals, meatless, onion, Pescatarian, salmon, salmon omelet, salmon omelette, scrambled eggs, tomato, vegetarian

Hi Guys, I was wondering what to make for my meatless lent meals and remembered my mom’s salmon omelette. She used to make this for the family during Good Fridays. I decided to recreate her dish with a few of my additions. This dish is simple yet delicious – as most of my recipes are
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9 April, 2020

Spanish Tortilla de Patata

Posted in : Breakfast/Brunch, Chicken/Poultry, One Pot Meals, Potatoes on April 9, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: cheddar cheese, eggs, garlic powder, green onions, ivys ktichen, ivyskitchen, omelette, pepper, potato omelette, russet potato, salt, spain, spanish food, spanish tortilla de patata, tortilla de patata

California is still under self-quarantine. I was looking in my pantry/fridge to see what I had. I figured this will be a good time to film for you guys with what I have. I saw potatoes, eggs, cheese, and green onions. Then I was reminded of the potato omelette my dad used to make for
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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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6 March, 2020

Japan Airlines – San Diego to Manila

Posted in : Vlogs on March 6, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kitchen adventures, ivys kitchen approved, ivys kitchen travels, ivyskitchen, JAL, Japan, japan airlines, Manila, Narita, philippines, SAN to MNL, SAN to NRT, Tokyo

*I don’t own the photo used on this vlog. Today is an Ivy’s Kitchen Adventure video. Her is a quick vlog about my experience with Japan Airlines. I booked Japan Airlines to fly to the Philippines. The plane departs from San Diego and lands in Narita. There is about a two hour layover in Narita
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6 March, 2020

Lobster Tail with Garlic Butter

Posted in : American Dishes, Seafood, Uncategorized on March 6, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: buttery, garlic, garlic butter, garlic butter lemon and herb sauce, garlic butter lemon sauce, garlic butter sauce, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, Lent, lobster, lobster tail, Pescatarian, seafood

It’s Friday! Today I will show you how I make my lobster tails with garlic butter. If you are abstaining from meat on Fridays, you should definitely try this dish. This is a quick dish to make. I’d say less than 30 minutes, including prep time. It only took 8 minutes to broil my lobster!
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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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8 January, 2020

Cheesy Beefy Lasagna

Posted in : American Dishes, Beef, Casserole, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pasta, Uncategorized on January 8, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef lasagna, cheddar, cheddar cheese, cheese, cheesy, cheesy lasagna, garlic, italian parsley, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, lasagna, mozzarella, mozzarella cheese, onion, parmesan, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce

I usually go to potluck parties during NYE and my go to dish is my cheesy beef lasagna. This is not an authentic Italian recipe, but my spin on lasagna. If you love pasta, beef, and cheese, you will definitely love this dish! I hope you all have a safe and happy new year!!! *If
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