4 March, 2016

Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted in : Appetizers, Italian Dishes, Pork on March 4, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, bacon, bread crumbs, button mushrooms, cream cheese, cremini, cremini mushrooms, crispy bacon, easy, elegant, evoo, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, green onions, italian cuisine, Italian Dishes, italian food, italian parsley, italian pork sausage, italian sausage, marsala cooking wine, marsala wine, mascarpone, mascarpone cheese, mushrooms, olive oil, panko, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, pepper, pork, portabello, red chili flakes, salt, scallions, small bites, spicy italia sausage, spring onions, sweet italian sausage

I had a few people over to ring in the new year and wanted to whip up an elegant but easy appetizer. Instead of serving the basic shrimp cocktail, cheese platter, cheeese dips, or bread with toppings, I decided to stuff some mushrooms. I had most of the ingredients on hand in my fridge but
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8 October, 2015

Pasta Carbonara

Posted in : Chicken/Poultry, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pasta, Pork on October 8, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bacon, basil, carbonara, chicken, creamy, egg yolks, italian cuisine, Italian Dishes, italian parsley, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, left overs, olive oil, pancetta, parmesan cheese, Pasta, rotisserie chicken, spaghetti, whipping cream

Pasta Carbonara is my favorite Roman dish. What I love about this dish is that I have most of the ingredients at home, and it’s a great way to use up your left over rotisserie chicken! Here are my ingredients that serves 4: A whole package of thick center cut bacon cut into bite size pieces
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7 October, 2015

Shrimp Pasta with Garlic

Posted in : Pasta, Seafood on October 7, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: angel hair, basil, brocolli, butter, feta cheese, fettuccine, garlic, Italian Dishes, italian food, Ivy's Kitchen, olive oil, Pasta, pepper, salt, shrimp

This pasta was inspired from a restaurant across from where I work. The flavors are simple and requires just a few ingredients. If you love garlic, you will love this pasta! Here are the ingredients: 1 package of angel pasta noodles Headless shrimp, devein and peeled. Steamed brocolli florets Feta Cheese Salt and Pepper 1
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7 October, 2015

Ground Turkey Lasagna

Posted in : Beef, Casserole, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, Pasta on October 7, 2015 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: bake, casserole, cheddar cheese, cheesy, garlic, Italian Dishes, italian seasoning, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, lasagna, mozzarella cheese, no boil noodles, onion, parmesan cheese, Pasta, pot luck, Poultry, red chili flakes, tomato

I love lasagna. A lot of people think it is so much work to make this, but with my method, it is really quick and simple. This is definitely not traditional lasagna but definitely a recipe you can build from. Be free to add more ingredients, substitute, or omit. For a “healthier version, use ground
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