March 17, 2015

Bark Beer

March 17, 2015/ Debby

St. Paddy's Day is fast approaching so we decided a green beer, for dogs of course, was in order to help celebrate the holiday. This is probably the simplest ever with just two ingredients but it does take a little time to "brew". Use chicken stock for a light beer or bone broth for a dark beer.

July 24, 2014

Secret Spinach Smoothie

July 24, 2014/ Debby

Your dog is craving this nutritional hydration which has just enough sweetness from the fruit to completely cover the spinach and can be fed as a refreshing drink (add some crushed ice for a slushie smoothie) or frozen for quick pick me ups anytime.

July 16, 2013

Chicken Liver Meatballs

July 16, 2013/ Debby

Chicken livers are an excellent source of high quality protein and a rich source of Vitamins A, D and virtually all of the B vitamins. They are also relatively inexpensive so stock up and bake these easy meatballs. I save a lot of time when making meatballs by using a cookie dough scoop. They may not be perfectly round but Kirby doesn't seem to mind.

July 02, 2013

Savory Turkey Muttloaf

July 02, 2013/ Debby

This turkey muttloaf is chock full of flavorful and beneficial seasonings which you can read about here. The coconut milk gives these loaves a delicious moistness and nicely balances the flavors.

October 02, 2012

Chicken Gizzard Casserole

October 02, 2012/ Debby

This was a great success! Kirby and our foster, Odie, licked their bowls clean! The majority of Kirby's meals include brown rice as a grain so barley is a nice change for him. Easy, healthy, tasty - what more can a pet parent ask for?

September 25, 2012

The Fabulous Frittata

September 25, 2012/ Debby

Sometimes the occasion may call for something a little more fancy which makes a frittata the perfect choice. Either way it's an appealing, healthy and tasty meal for both the humans and the canines in your family.

August 28, 2012

Breakfast Muffins

August 28, 2012/ Debby

This is something I bake once in a while for the girls at work but can be adapted for your dog. Kirby loves good food and these grain free muffins are always a nice change for him on those special mornings. I try to add eggs to his treats and meals when I can since they help maintain his shiny coat.

You can pick and choose the ingredients your pup likes best for the filling. For less calories try using turkey sausage. Kirby likes these made with real bacon bits too. Spinach is so good and so under utilized but any finely chopped veggie will work. Try different cheeses - mozzarella, Parmesan, goat, and feta. The possibilities are endless making this an easy favorite for both humans and canines.

Breakfast Muffins

Quick, easy, and you can choose the ingredients your pup likes best for the filling.

The Canine Chef Cookbook

Yields: 12 muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes

Nutrition facts:
195 Calories, 140 Calories from fat
Total fat: 14.2g or 22% ( 5.1g saturated fat, 0.0g trans fat)

Ingredients

1 lb mild ground sausage*
1 cup chopped frozen spinach
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 large eggs
1/4 cup low fat or 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon safflower oil
1/4 teaspoon ground egg shell

Directions

In a large pan cook the sausage. When almost cooked stir in the cayenne pepper. Drain well and place in a medium size bowl
Finely chop the spinach and remove any excess moisture with paper towels.
Mix the spinach and cheddar cheese into the meat.
Evenly spoon this mixture into an oiled (I use olive oil spray) 12 cup muffin tin. If you are making this the night before, cover with foil and place in the refrigerator
In a medium size bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, and oil. I then poured mine in a two cup measuring cup, covered with foil, and placed in the refrigerator.
Pour an even amount of the egg mixture into each muffin tin. Throw some extra cheddar cheese on top if you want
Bake at 350 degrees for 16 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Run a flat knife around the edges to remove the muffins.

These muffins can be frozen. Just thaw and warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds.