Fat Tuesday (Doggie) Meat Cakes Recipe
Fat Tuesday is a time to eat and be merry – don’t leave your hungry hound out of the mix! Spoil your pup on this celebration with some delicious meat cakes that are not only nutritious for your furry friend, but a treat that you can both enjoy.
Prep Time: 35 Min.
Cook Time: 1 Hr. 15 Min.
Ready In: 2 Hrs.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. and 2 tsp. of brown rice
2/3 cup water
¼ large potatoes, grated
½ large carrots, grated
¼ large celery stalks, chopped
11 ounces ground beef
7/8 eggs
1/8 dash salt
1-1/4 tsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. and 2 tsp. regular rolled oats
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 4 cups of large muffin tins.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine rice with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, uncovered, and cook 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool several minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, ground beef, and eggs. Mix ingredients together using your hands or a sturdy spoon. Add salt, olive oil, rolled oats, and rice; mix well.
4. Fill each muffin cup with some of the meat mixture, and pat down to make it firm. Bake 45 minutes, or until surface feels set. Cool on a rack 10 minutes or longer.
5. Remove the meat cakes by turning the muffin tin upside down over a sheet of aluminum foil. Tap each muffin cup to release the cake. Refrigerate or freeze in sealed plastic bags. NOTE: Do not feed to dogs while still hot.
A Hardy Homemade Dog Meal
Hooking your hungry hound up with a hardy homemade dog meal can be quick and simple. Providing a healthy meal from home is helpful in monitoring what your canine is taking in, processed commercial dog food is never a good option. Instead cook up a meaty, cheesy meal that your pooch will drool over.
Ingredients:
3 lb. protein (pork, chicken, turkey, or beef)]
1 c. cooked green beans or peas
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
2 c. cooked brown rice
Directions:
1. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces, sauté over medium heat until no longer pink.
2. In large bowl, stir together meat and cheddar cheese. Let cool.
3. Once cooled, add rice and veggies, mix together.
Feeding Guidelines:
Small dogs: A portion is about ¾ cup
Medium dogs: 1 ½ cups
Large dogs: 3 cups
Winter Mint Dog Cookies
The winter season is a popular time to practice your cookie baking skills. The delicious aromas tease your dog’s senses and they beg for a bite when you devour the delectable treats. Surprise your canine by whipping up a delicious homemade recipe of winter mint dog cookies made especially for them!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups bisquick
½ cup mint chopped leaves
4 tablespoons margarine
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup
Directions:
1. Combine the ingredients in a food processor and process until it is well mixed.
2. Roll out on a floured surface to ¼ to ½ inch thickness.
3. Cut with fun-shaped cookie cutters and then lace on a non-stick cookie pan.
4. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Cool and store in an air-tight container.
Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats
Pumpkin is a popular flavor among the holiday season. Spoil your pooch with a taste of the festive flavor and bake some delicious homemade pumpkin dog treats that will not only make for a happy hound, but also allow you to monitor what your pup is actually consuming. These treats are a great way to share some of the holiday love with your deserving dog.
Ingredients:
1/2 c. canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
4 tbsp molasses
4 tbsp water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. Blend all of the wet ingredients (pumpkin, molasses, vegetable oil, water) together.
3. Add the dry ingredients (wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon) and stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Grab the dough by teaspoonfuls and roll it into balls with your hands. Drop the balls onto the cookie sheet/pizza pan and flatten them with a fork.
5. Bake until hard (approximately 25 minutes).
6. Enjoy!
Thanksgiving Dinner for Your Dog
November is a month of giving thanks and enjoying hardy meals with loved ones. Instead of feeding your pooch a routine dish of dog food whip up something special this season for your caring canine. While everybody enjoys a filling Thanksgiving dinner, why not treat your pup to their own tasty meal? Making a homemade Thanksgiving dog dinner for Fido is a great idea because it’s more nutritional than commercial dog food. It can also be a great bonding experience for you and your deserving dog. Your happy hound will feel included in the family festivities with such an extraordinary dish before them. A delectable homemade Thanksgiving meal for your pooch can never be duplicated, so your canine will have much to be thankful for! This simple, creative Thanksgiving concoction is made from scratch, and can be made again later with leftovers.
Nutritional Information Per 1-cup serving:
Calories 321
Protein 44 g
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary fiber 1.9 g
Fat 7.7 g (with gravy; less without)
Portion Size:
For small dogs, 3/4 cup; medium dogs, 1 1/2 cups; larger or more active dogs, 3 cups
Recipe Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Makes:
9 1-cup servings
Ingredients:
3 lb/1.3 kg skinless turkey pieces
1 cup of cooked oatmeal
1 lb/450 g sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp cranberry sauce
4 tbsp turkey gravy (optional)
Add 400 mg calcium per 1-cup serving (600 mg if using bone meal)
Directions
Use turkey leftovers or roast the turkey:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
2. For boneless breast or thigh, cook 30-45 minutes; boned breast or thigh, 45-60 minutes; whole turkey, 1 1/2-2 hours or until the meat juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. Let cool.
3. Remove all the bones and dice the meat into large pieces
4. If using fresh sweet potatoes, roast with the turkey for about 25-30 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then peel and dice.
5. Meanwhile, cook the oatmeal according to package instructions.
6. Mix together the turkey, meat, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. If using gravy or oil, add it now and mix thoroughly. (If your dog is at all prone to pancreatitis or other fat-related upsets, omit the gravy.)
Serve your pooch their Thanksgiving dinner when everybody is gathered around the table with their own delicious dishes, and enjoy!
The Perfect Chicken Dog Food Recipe
Have you ever checked out the labels on commercial dog food? Some of the ingredients found in store bought dog food aren’t the best for your pup to consume. Making your dog some homemade dog food is simple, tasty, healthy, and inexpensive – it makes the decision easy.
Ingredients:
1 cup of boiled chicken, chopped
½ cup of cooked brown rice
½ cup of boiled (or steamed) vegetables
3-4 TBSP. of low sodium chicken broth
Directions:
Mix the above ingredients and serve! Leftovers are good up to three days in the fridge.
Delicious Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits
Baking your dog a good treat can be fun and rewarding. It’s also beneficial because it allows you to know and pick what the ingredients are in your dog’s treats. With home baked goods there are no additives, so you can be confident with what your dog is snacking on. You will also save money on dog treats, because making your own will prove to be less expensive. Making your own also gives you room to play around with different tastes, sizes, and accustom to suit your pup for any special needs they may have (like allergies!). Baking a little love into your pooch’s edible rewads will leave you both smiling. Here is a great and simple recipe for some yummy peanut butter dog biscuits that your pup will be sure to enjoy.
Ingredients:
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. spelt flour (if you don’t have it, use wheat flour in its place)
1 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
2 TBSP flax seeds
1-1/4 c. warm water
1/4 c. natural peanut butter
Yields 24 dog biscuits
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Mix the flour, oats, and flax seeds in a large mixing bowl. Add the peanut butter and stir in the water. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface. Add in more flour, little by little, until the dough is no longer sticky. Roll out the dough until it’s approximately 1/4″ thick. Use a fun dog cookie cutter or simply cut into squares. Bake for 20 minutes and let cool.
