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    Recipes for People and Dogs

    At Yappy Kitchen we believe in good eats – for people and the dogs we love. This is our little corner of the web where we share our best recipes to keep you and your pup smiling.

    Have a look around. Try one of our recipes as written or make it your own. Leave us a comment. We'd love to hear from you.

    And thank you. We are truly so glad you stopped by!

    Seasonal Recipes

    It's actually spring here - finally! 🌷 Let's get ready for summer with some lighter fare. That doesn't mean skipping dessert, so here's our Mini Margarita Cheesecakes recipe for Cinco de Mayo or any old day! 🍋‍🟩🪅😋

    • vegetarian breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, tater tots, and sautéed peppers and onions
      Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
    • greek salad with chopped romaine, grape tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and feta
      Greek Salad
    • overhead view of kalamata vinaigrette in measuring cup with whisk
      Kalamata Vinaigrette
    • open faced bun with turkey sloppy joe and steamed broccoli on plate
      Sloppy Joes
    • bright green steamed broccoli florets
      Steamed Broccoli
    • mini margarita cheesecakes
      Mini Margarita Cheesecakes

    Recipes by Course

    • Apps & Snacks
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Soups & Stews
    • Pasta
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Breakfast
    • Sandwiches
    • Condiments & Sauces

    Recipes by Diet

    • Corn Free
    • Dairy Free
    • Egg Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Soy Free
    • Peanut Free
    • Tree Nut Free
    • Fish Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Sugar Free

    Recipes for Dogs

    Fetch the posts related to our beloved pups right here!

    • chicken and rice for dogs after cooking with cut up green beans and chicken breast
      Chicken and Rice for Dogs
    • chicken, barley, carrots, and green beans for dogs
      Chicken, Barley and Veggies for Dogs
    • blueberry oatmeal dog treats
      Blueberry Dog Treats

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    Vegetarian Recipes

    Our popular recipes with the vegetarian tag. Many of them can be made vegan, too!

    • overhead view of hot and sour soup in white bowl on wood cutting board
      Hot and Sour Soup
    • roasted brussels sprouts halves drizzled in chili glaze
      Chili Glazed Brussels Sprouts
    • yellow orzo pasta and bright green asparagus pieces in blue flowered bowl
      Lemon Asparagus Orzo
    • overhead view of mac and cheese cups in muffin pan.
      Macaroni and Cheese Cups

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    Kim smiling and hugging her black and buff shepherd husky mix, Colby

    Meet the Top Dog

    Hi! I'm Kim. Welcome to Yappy Kitchen!

    I love dogs, I love cooking & baking, and I love to yap about all of it.

    So happy you're here!

    Learn more about me →

    Quick Hits

    Short on time, long on hunger? These recipes are your BFFs.

    • spicy california sushi bowl with sticky rice, spicy surimi, diced cucumber and avocado
      Spicy Cali Sushi Bowl
    • vegetable dip on tray with assorted vegetables and pretzels
      That Good Dip
    • avocado ranch dressing in clear bowl
      Avocado Ranch Dressing
    • fresh sliced jalapeño peppers and pickling spices in plastic container
      Pickled Jalapeños

    Recently Updated

    Sometimes we tweak a recipe, add information, or change the photos. These are the latest posts that have been updated.

    • photos of curly parsley and flat leaf parsley with the text "Is Parsley Safe for Dogs?"
      Is Parsley Safe for Dogs?
    • close up of energy balls made of peanut butter, oats, and mini chocolate chips on sheet pan
      Energy Bites
    • bacon wrapped mini meatloaf sliced on plate
      Bacon-wrapped Mini Meatloaf
    • apple cheddar bacon pancakes for dogs
      Apple Cheddar Bacon Pancakes for Dogs

    Hi, I'm Kim! I was a personal chef and custom caterer for many years. I retired from being a business owner, but I still love to make food for people and dogs. Here I can share the best recipes with you, and we can yap about stuff.

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    Fall Fare

    • baked stuffing balls stacked on sheet pan
      Stuffing Balls

    • italian meatballs in red sauce with melted mozzarella on toasted bun
      Italian Meatballs

    • italian wedding soup with meatballs, orzo, and kale
      Wedding Soup

    • roasted cauliflower with golden brown florets and sprinkled with parsley
      Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

    Vegan Faves

    • white bowl containing mashed potatoes with two pats of butter melting on top and sprinkled with chopped parsley
      Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Gluten Free)

    • roasted diced butternut squash with shallots and rosemary
      Roasted Rosemary Butternut Squash

    • ginger lime mocktail
      Ginger Lime Mocktail

    • spaghetti with red sauce and two meatballs on white plate
      Red Sauce

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