Disclaimer right from the start.  I recommend slow roasting the ingredients for this tart, which explains the

Apricot chicken with mushroom cream sauce is a very big name for this dish.  But it is descriptive as it pert

I'm sharing this garlic toast citrus slaw with grilled shrimp as another trusty meal for one.  But the truth

Has your new year been as hectic as mine?  Time is flying by so fast I find myself standing with my hair blow

Follow my blog with Bloglovin Hello everyone!  After a long absence from Mutt & Chops during which I

Hi guys!  I'm back for a sec, with a window in this crazy life of mine in which we chose to uproot our Arizon

We Brazilians love our salty snacks and appetizers.  And codfish balls (bolinho de bacalhau) are about as cla

These mini pork empanadas are amazing!  They are not only easy to make, but they carry a real punch of flavor

Chicken fajita pizza because... it's chicken fajitas, people, on a PIZZA!!!!  I mean, is there a better marri

This gnocchi recipe comes to you courtesy of my nephew, Luke.  My brother Mike and his family went on a famil

Focaccia is one versatile little bit of Italian rustic flatbread.  It can be used as a side for soups and ste

As many of you know, Steve and I are in the process of trying to sell our house in Phoenix and planning a move

Mini pumpkin cheesecake puff pies...because, I love pumpkin, I love cheesecake, I love anything with puff past

A creamy white bean and ham hock soup proves I am on an extended comfort food kick.  I can't help it.  When

Mushroom lovers everywhere...what can be more comforting than a beautifully earthy, creamy, and savory bowl of

It's Fall and I am starting to crave cool weather food.  Chicken pot pie definitely fits the bill, although y

If you are craving big, bold flavors and mouth-watering grilled meat, this chipotle beef kabob is the way to g

This particular carrot cake was inspired by a few of things. One, I had just posted a recipe for apricot glaze

I love to glaze salmon with a sweet and savory apricot sauce.  There is something about the combination of a

Today's ham and cheese sandwich recipe was not planned, but was instead a delicious happenstance.  Because th

Everything about these garlic and herb mozzarella balls is quick and easy.  So that is the theme for today's

A well-cooked pork tenderloin is one of my favorite things.  There is just something so tasty about that very

This pan con tomate (literally "bread with tomato") recipe officially makes me a liar.  Not a conniving, dece

Are these green beans REALLY Greek?  That's the name I gave this incredibly flavorful dish because the overal

I'm not the biggest tomato fan, but I LOVE this recipe for stuffed and roasted tomatoes.  Well, let me clarif

Please note that I call these "lower carb" spring rolls because they are made without rice vermicelli noodles,

Fajitas are AMAZING, aren't they?  I love the grilled peppers and onions and the delicious seasoned meat.  B

I made some southwest egg rolls a couple of weeks ago, and I decided that they would taste even better with so

If you are looking for a healthy, zesty, delicious dish, this Mediterranean orzo is for you.  Beautiful, deli

Reading my posts this summer, one would think I eat a lot of desserts.  I actually don't.  But this has been

There are various theories about who invented the hamburger sandwich and where.  But there is no arguing that

Southwest egg rolls are addictive.  Wrap some ooey gooey Mexican filling in flaky, crunchy egg roll wrap, and

Hot summer days call for cold and refreshing desserts.  There's always ice cream, of course.  But a luscious

You are making dinner and you need a side dish that doesn't take a ton of time.  But you want a side dish tha

Iowa-style pork tenderloin sandwiches are AMAZING! These sinfully delicious, crunchy bits of piggy goodness we

This super fresh, crunchy and creamy, sweet and savory lobster salad is the best way to beat the summer heat.