14 September, 2022

Pad Kra Pao Gai (Thai Basil Chicken)

Posted in : One Pot Meals, Spicy/Mild, Stir Fry Dishes, Thai Food on September 14, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: 30 minute meal, asian cuisine, dark soy sauce, easy thai recipe, fish sauce, ground chicken, holy basil, holy basil chicken, ivys kitchen, One Pot Meals, onion, oyster sauce, pad kra pao, Pad Kra Pao Gai, popular thai street food, quick meals, red bell pepper, soy sauce, stir fried basil chicken, stir fry, sugar, thai basil, THai Basil Chicken, thai chilis, thai cusine, thai food, thai recipe, thai street food, thailand, water, wokdishes

I’m always busy during the week and by the time I get home, I want to whip up something quick for dinner. I decided to make Pad Kra Pao (Thai Basil Chicken). Pad Kra Pao is a popular Thai street food that has the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy. This dish takes less
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5 January, 2022

Leche Flan (Filipino dessert)

Posted in : Dessert, Filipino Dishes, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen on January 5, 2022 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: caramel, custard, dessert, easy dessert, evaporated milk, filipino dessert, filipino leche flan, filipino version of flan, flan, ivys kitchen, la lechera, leche flan, llanera, melted sugar, nestle, noche buena dessert, philippines dessert, steamed dessert, steamed eggs, sugar, torched dessert, torched sugar, vanilla extract

Here is a Filipino dessert called leche flan aka flan. This is a delicious custard desert topped with caramel. This dish is easy to make and a lot of countries have their version of this dessert. In the Philippines, it is often served during special occasions, parties and the Christmas holiday. I hope you try
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28 September, 2021

Tofu & Broccoli (Vegan)

Posted in : Chinese Cuisine, One Pot Meals, Plant Based, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian on September 28, 2021 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: black pepper, broccoli, chinese food, chinese take out, cornstarch, garlic powder, ginger, ivyskitchen, mushroom powder, potato flour, sesame oil, sesame seeds, slurry, sugar, thai chili, tofu, tofu and broccoli, water, wok

Tofu is an important source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. I always have tofu and broccoli in my fridge. I wanted to whip up something quick and healthy during the week so I decided to make this quick “Chinese Take Out” favorite. This dish is savory with a small kick of heat. This serves
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13 May, 2021

Pipikaula – Hawaiian Style Beef Jerky

Posted in : Appetizers, Beef, Fusion, Hawaiian Dishes on May 13, 2021 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: aloha shoyu, chomorro hot pepper paste, Finadenne' Denanche, garlic, ginger, hawaiian beef jerky, hawaiian food, hawaiian rock salt, hawaiian salt, hawaiian sea salt, Hawaiian short rib, helenas, ivyskitchen, kalbi, oyster sauce, sake, shoyu, sugar

Pipikaula is a Hawaiian dish also known as Hawaiian beef Jerky. This dish originated when the first cowboys were brought to Hawaii. They would dry strips of beef in the sun and would eat it while working. I first tried this at a local restaurant called Helena’s and loved it so much that I decided
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30 April, 2021

Gyudon – Japanese Beef Bowl

Posted in : Beef, Japanese Food, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals on April 30, 2021 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: beef, boiled egg, dashi, hondashi, itakadakimasu, ivys kitchen, japanese food, oishii, ribeye, sake, soy sauce, steak, sugar, togarashi

Beef gyudon is one of the popular beef bowl dish from Japan. I thinly sliced rib eye steak and simmered it in a delicious sauce mix. I served the beef over a bowl of freshly steamed white rice, and topped it off with a hard boiled egg, green onions, and Japanese chili flakes. This dish
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15 December, 2020

Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad

Posted in : Uncategorized on December 15, 2020 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: Appetizer, celery, cheese, chicken, chicken macaroni salad, elbow mac, elbow macaroni, filipino chicken macaroni salad, filipino food, filipino mac salad, holiday meals, ivys kidchen, ivys kitchen, ivyskitchen, kid favoirte, Mac salad, macaroni salad, pepper, pineapple, raisin, raisins, salt, sarap, sides, simbang gabi meals, sugar

Because it’s Advent season, I decided to make Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad . This dish is special to me because it reminds me so much of my childhood. My mom would make this dish during special celebrations/holidays. This dish is sweet and savory. This dish will definitely feed a happy crowd. I love hearing from
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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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21 October, 2019

Pork & Noodle Stir Fry (with Vegan & Vegetarian options)

Posted in : Chinese Cuisine, Noodles, One Pot Meals, Stir Fry Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian on October 21, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: baby bella mushrooms, bok choy, chinese american food, chinese food, cornstarch, dark soy sauce, egg noodles, garlic, golden mountain seasoning sauce, green onions, instant noodles, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, low sodium soy sauce, mushrooms, noodles, oyster sauce, pork, red bell pepper, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shitake mushrooms, soy sauce, stir fried noodles, stir fry, sugar, thai chil, yellow onions

Looking for a quick flavorful meal to whip up with left over veggies? Try my pork & noodle stir fry dish. This dish is packed with tons of flavor. If you have the Asian staple ingredients in your pantry, this dish is a must try! It’s better than take out! Vegan/Vegetarian Option: Use Mushroom Sauce
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8 August, 2019

Peanut Dipping Sauce

Posted in : Uncategorized on August 8, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: asian peanut sauce, chili paste, chunky, chunky peanut butter, creamy, garlic, hoisin sauce, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, peanut dipping sauce, peanut sauce, sambal chili paste, sambal oelek, sesame oil, sugar, thai peanut sauce, Vegetable oil, vietnamese dipping sauce, vietnamese recipe, water

Coming soon Ingredients: Vegetable Oil (about 2 tsp) 5 garlic cloves minced (about 1 tbs) 5 tbs Hoisin Sauce 1 tbsp chunky peanut butter 1 tbs sugar 1 tsp sambal oelek/sambal chili paste 6 tbs water 1/4 tsp sesame oil (optional) Steps: Heat oil and saute garlic on low heat. Do not burn the garlic!
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8 July, 2019

Asian Style Garlic Noodles

Posted in : Fried Foods, Fusion, Kid Friendly - Ivy's KIDchen, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Stir Fry Dishes on July 8, 2019 by : Ivy's Kitchen

Tags: asian garlic noodles, black pepper, butter, crustacean, garlic, garlic noodles, garlic powder, green onions, Ivy's Kitchen, ivyskitchen, maggi, maggi liquid seasoning, mushroom sauce, oyster sauce, parmesan cheese, red chili flakes, restaurant recreation, stir fry, sugar, thanh long restaurant, unsalted butter

I was inspired to make garlic noodles after having them at an Asian Restaurant in San Francisco. This dish is packed with delicious garlic flavor and will not disappoint! Quick to make with simple ingredients. Use my substitutions if you are vegan or vegetarian. This pairs well with the Chinese Pork BBQ dish I recently
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