30 April, 2019

Carne Asada

Posted in : Beef, Mexican Dishes, Uncategorized on April 30, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef, carne asada, chili powder, cilantro, cumin, flank steak, freshly squeezed orange juice, garlic, garlic powder, grill, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, lime, lime zest, mexican food, mexican oregano, olive oil, onion, orange juice, oregano, pepper, salt, san diego mexican food, san diego style carne asada, san diego style mexican food, skirt steak, smoked paprika, soy sauce, steak, zest

An old coworker of mine wanted me to make Carne Asada, San Diego style, so since it was Cinco de Mayo and I love steak, so I decided to make carne asada. This may not be a traditional recipe, but I love it. You can enjoy this with my Spanish rice and guacamole recipe as
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5 March, 2019

Turkey Chili

Posted in : American Dishes, Chicken/Poultry, How to videos, One Pot Meals, Uncategorized on March 5, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: cayenne pepper, chicken broth, chili cheese fries, chili dog, chili powder, comfort food, crowd pleaser, crushed tomatoes, cumin, dried oregano, extra lean, garlic, ground turkey, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, kidney beans, lean ground turkey, low sodium, low sodium chicken broth, onion, oregano, pepper, pot luck, red bell pepper, red kidney beans, salt, san marzano, slow cooker, tail gate food

There is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of chili. This is a perfect dish to prepare for a crowd or if you want to eat something comforting. I like eating my chili on its own, with rice, tortilla chips, with pretzel bread, corn bread, on french fries, or with a hot dog. Gotta
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11 May, 2017

Chiles Rellenos con Chorizo

Posted in : Mexican Dishes, Pork, Spicy/Mild on May 11, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: ajo, caldo de pollo, canela, cebolla, chicken broth, chile, chile relleno, chiles rellenos, chili, chorizo, cilantro, cinnamon, cotija cheese, cumin, eggs, flour, garlic, harina, huevos, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, monterrey jack cheese, onion, oregano, patata, pepper, pimienta, poblano, potatoe, queso, queso blanco, sal, salsa, salt, tomate, tomato paste, tomato sauce

Cinco de mayo was coming up so I decided to make Chiles Rellenos. I made a two part video for this delicious dish! Basically this is just a stuffed poblano pepper. The traditional chile relleno recipe is a poblano stuffed with cheese, but since I need more than just cheese and pepper, I wanted to
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11 April, 2017

Mexican Rice

Posted in : Mexican Dishes, Rice Dishes on April 11, 2017 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: agua, ajo, arroz, arroz de mexico, caldo con sabor de pollo, cebollas, chicken bouillon, cinco de mayo, comino, cumin, garlic, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, jalapeno, knorr, knorr chicken bouillon powder, long grain rice, mexican food, mexican oregano, mexican rice, onion, oregano, rice, salsa de tomate, side dish, spanish rice, tomato sauce, Vegetable oil, water

Since Cinco de Mayo in a month I wanted to do a 3 part series and share some recipes for this celebration. My friend Maggie shared her delicious Mexican rice recipe with me. This rice is packed with flavor and is 100% better than what you will find at the Taco Shops or Mexican Restaurants in
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16 November, 2016

Beanless Chili Con Carne

Posted in : American Dishes, Appetizers, Beef, soup, Spicy/Mild on November 16, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beanless, cheddar cheese, chicken stock, chili, chili con carne, chili dog, chili powder, chili with meat, chili with no beans, comfort food, corona, cumin, dark beer, dos equis, dutch oven, fall recipe, fire roasted, fire roasted tomatoes, football sunday, freezer foods, garlic, green onions, green tabasco sauce, ground beef, ground chuck, ground turkey, hot dogs, hot sauce, iron pot, iron skillet, ivyskitchen, light beer, low sodium chicken stock, lunch, modelo, modelo especial, no beans, olive oil, one pot meal, onion, oregano, pepper, protein, quick, red tabasco sauce, salt, scallions, soup, sour cream, sunday dinner, tabasco sauce, tailgate food, thyme, tomato paste, tomatoes, tortilla chips, Vegetable oil, winter food

Chili is what I call one of my favorite fall/winter time comfort foods. It is a cozy dish that is warm and hearty, and if you like a little bit of spice, this chili has a little kick of heat. What I like best about this dish, you can make a big pot ahead of
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13 June, 2016

Chicken Parmigiana / Chicken Parmesan

Posted in : Chicken/Poultry, Italian Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen on June 13, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: all-purpose flour, baked, bay leaf, boneless chicken, bread crumbs, casserole, cheesy, chicken, chicken breast, chicken parmesan, chicken parmigiana, comfort food, crispy, egg, flour, fried, italian, italian bread crumbs, italian food, Ivy's Kitchen, ivys kidchen, marinara, mozzarella, oregano, parmesan cheese, parmigiana, pepper, rosemary, salt, skinless chicken breast, thyme

Do you call it Chicken Parmigiana or Chicken Parmesan ? I guess it just depends on your preference. I love this dish because it is quick and easy to make. I usually make batches of my marinara sauce and when I do, I make this dish. My chicken parmigiana is mouth watering and very tasty.
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27 May, 2016

Simple Marinara

Posted in : Italian Dishes, Sauce on May 27, 2016 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: basil, bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, garlic, home made, italian, ivyskitchen, marinara dip, marinara sauce, olive oil, onion, oregano, pepper, red chili flakes, salt, san marzano, sauce, spaghetti sauce, sugar, tomato sauce, tomatoes

Sometimes using store bought sauce is a great time saver. But when I do have time, I love to make batches of my own marinara sauce and keep it in the freezer for up to 6 months. You can use this sauce in many different ways.I start off with the main ingredients to make this sauce and
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7 October, 2015

Baked Salmon

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

Tags: baked salmon, fish, Ivy's Kitchen, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, recipe, roasted salmon, salmon, seafood, shallots, thyme, tomato

If you’re in a rush and looking for something quick to make, try my simpled herbed baked salmon. This is also perfect if you have last minute guest coming by for lunch or dinner. Here are the ingredients for 4 servings: 4 roma tomatoes 2 shallots 1 tsp of dried oregano 1 tsp of dried thyme
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