20 November, 2018

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese

Posted in : Uncategorized on November 20, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, bacon, brussels sprouts, cheese, evoo, garlic, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pepper, roasted veggies, salt, side, thanksgiving

Looking for a quick Thanksgiving side dish, try my easy roasted brussels sprouts topped with garlic, cheese, and bacon. This side dish is easy to make. Enjoy it as a side dish, appetizer, or make it a meal on its own. This recipe serves 2 people as an appetizer. Ingredients: 1 lb brussels sprouts cut
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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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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 May, 2018

Lumpiang Sariwa – Fresh Lumpia

Posted in : Appetizers, Filipino Dishes, Pork, Seafood, Vegetarian on May 24, 2018 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bean sprouts, bouillon, brown sugar, cabbage, carrots, chicken bouillon, chicken bouillon cube, cloves, corn starch, corn starch slurry, eggs, filipino food, filipino recipe, fish sauce, flour, fresh lumpia, fresh spring rolls, green beans, ground pork, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, knor pork bouillon cube, knorr chicken bouillon powder, low sodium soy sauce, lumpiang sariwa, milk, onion, patis, peanuts, pork, pork bouillon, pork bouillon cube, romaine lettuce, salt, sarap, shrimp, soy sauce, sugar, sweet potato, tofu, Vegetable oil, water

I decided to film with my mom for Mother’s Day. We made her favorite dish, lumpiang sariwa, using her recipe. Lumpiang sariwa is a fresh spring roll that is filled with veggies, ground pork, and shrimp (omit if you want to make this a vegetarian dish), and topped with crunchy crushed peanuts and a delicious
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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 December, 2017

Spicy Saigon Style Fried Rice

Posted in : Beef, Fried Foods, One Pot Meals, Rice Dishes, Seafood, Spicy/Mild, Uncategorized, Vietnamese Food on December 14, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef, chili garlic sauce, chinese broccoli, chinese sausage, egg, fried rice, garlic, garlic powder, green onion, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jasmine rice, onion, pepper, rib eye, saigon fried rice, saigon style fried rice, salt, sambal, sambal sauce, shrimp, soy sauce, spicy fried rice, srirarcha, steak, sugar, vietnamese inspired

If you’ve been to San Diego’s OB Noodle House and had their Special House Fried Rice, this is my version of their dish. . It doesn’t taste exactly like theirs, but it’s close to it, and I am happy to say I experimented with my measurements the first time and it came out perfect! I hope
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15 November, 2017

Bulgolgi Fried Rice

Posted in : Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Korean Dishes, Rice Dishes, Stir Fry Dishes on November 15, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bulgogi, carrot, celery, eggs, garlic, green onion, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, ivyskitchen, korean bbq, onion, pepper, salt, sesame oil, Vegetable oil

I love hosting Korean BBQ at home. I usually pick up pre-marinated meats at my local Korean grocery store. Whenever I host, I always have left over bulgolgi, which are thin marinated beef strips, and I always have left over cooked rice. Whenever I have left over rice and protein, I love turning them into fried
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15 November, 2017

Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce

Posted in : Chicken/Poultry, Hawaiian Dishes, Japanese Food on November 15, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: brown curry, chicken breast, chicken katsu, chicken thighs, egg, five spice, garlic powder, golden curry, hawaiian food, hawaiian grindz, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, japanese food, jasmine rice, katsu, katsu chicken, korean curry, panko bread crumbs, pepper, salt, so ono, vermont curry

Chicken katsu is one of my favorite “go to” foods when I am in a time crunch and need to get dinner on the table right away. It’s a Japanese inspired dish that is very popular in Hawaii. If you love a crispy chicken cutlet, definitely try this dish! This dish is usually served
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