Homemade Goodies

Mutt Muffins

· 1 small jar of baby applesauce/or equivalent in *regular* applesauce

· 2 carrots

· 2 Tbsp honey

· 2 ¾ cup water

· ¼ tsp vanilla

· 1 egg

Shred the carrots with hand shredder or food processor. In a bowl, mix all wet ingredients together and add the applesauce. Mix thoroughly.

· 4 cups whole wheat flour

· 1 Tbsp baking powder

· 1 Tbsp nutmeg/pumpkin pie spice

Combine dry ingredients.

Add wet ingredients to dry and mix thoroughly, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl to be sure none of the dry mixture is left. Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray. (Paper liners stick to the muffins so just use a greased muffin tin) Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cup ¾ full. Bake at 350° for approximately 1 hour. Makes about 2 dozen Mutt Muffins. Enjoy!

Banana & Peanut Butter Cookies

1 Egg

1/3 C Peanut Butter

1/2 C Mashed banana

1 T Honey

1/2 C Wheat Germ

1 C Whole wheat flour

1 Egg white

Directions

In medium bowl hand mix Egg, Peanut butter, Honey and Banana together till well incorporated. Then add dry ingredients mix well and turn onto well floured counter and roll to desired thickness and cut desired shape. Brush tops with the egg white if desired, it will give a glossy look to the tops which is nice if they are a gift.

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees and cook for 20 then check for doneness. Cook for another 5-10 minutes if needed. If cookies are small then check after 15 minutes.

Training treats:

A reader suggested posting some recipes for treats for training so here goes:

Stinky Cheese Turkey Balls

1 1/2 lb. Ground Turkey

1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1 Cup Steamed and Mashed Sweet Potato

1 Cup Quick Oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the above ingredients in a large bowl. Make 1" balls, place them on a non- greased baking sheet and bake for 15 min. or until done (your oven may differ from mine). Keep refrigerated in a air tight container. Freeze any that won't be used within a couple of days. These are great treats to use when training and can be easily broken into smaller pieces.

Fish Fudgies

12 to 14 oz of canned tuna, salmon or mackerel - do not drain

1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour

1 teaspoon minced garlic (optional)

2 eggs

Grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Process fish, garlic and eggs in food processor or blender or mix in a bowl, mashing thoroughly with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and mix to a brownie-like consistency. Spread into a 9x9-inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. When the fudgies are done, they will have a putty-like texture and the edges will pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool until easy to handle, then cut into bars. These bars are easy to break up but don't crumble easily. I usually cut them into three strips one way and eight or nine strips the other way. Allow to cool thoroughly before putting into a sealed container.

Ice Pops for Doggies

32 oz vanilla yogurt

1 mashed banana or large jar of Baby fruit

2 T peanut butter

2T honey

Blend all together and freeze in 3 oz paper cups or ice cube trays.

Microwave a few seconds before serving.

Turkey Loaf

1 pound ground turkey

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 egg beaten

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

3 tbsp. wheat germ

1/2 cup carrots

2 tbsp. minced garlic

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Put

into a lightly greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 60

minutes or until done. Serve slices over dry dog food.

Note: Fresh garlic is good for the skin, helps repel fleas and aid digestion; parsley will take care of the breath!

Birthday Cake for Canines

1-1/2 C all purpose flour

1-1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 C margarine, softened

1 jar beef or liver baby food (2-1/2 oz)

2 strips dog beef jerky, crumbled

1/2 C corn oil

4 eggs

Plain yogurt or cottage cheese

Sift flour and baking powder together; set aside. In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, cream margarine until smooth. Add corn oil, baby food and eggs; mix until smooth. At low speed, gradually beat flour mixture into beef mixture until batter is smooth. Fold in beef jerky. Pour batter into well-greased and floured 8"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 325F. oven 70 minutes. Let cool on wire rack a few minutes before removing from pan to cool completely. Ice each slice with yogurt or cottage

Microwavable Dog Treats with Variations

1 c. whole wheat flour	1/2 c. all purpose flour
3/4 c. nonfat dry milk	1/2 c. quick cooking oats
1/4 c. yellow cornmeal	1 tsp. sugar
1/3 c. shortening	1 egg, slightly beaten
1 T. chicken or beef bouillon granules	1/2 c. hot water

Variation: omit bouillon, add 1/4 c. canned grated American cheese food with dry ingredients

Combine flours, milk powder, rolled oats, cornmeal and sugar in medium bowl. Cut in shortening until

mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg. Stir bouillon granules into hot water

until dissolved. Slowly pour into flour mixture, stirring with a fork to moisten. Form dough into ball and knead on floured board 4 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough in half and roll out each 1/2 inch thick. Make cut outs with cookie cutter or make nuggets by rolling dough into 1 inch diameter log and cut off 1/2" pieces. Arrange six cut out shapes or 24 nuggets on 10 inch plate. Microwave at 50% (medium) for 5 to 10 minutes, or until firm and dry to the touch. Rotate plate every 2 minutes and turn shapes over after half the time. Cool on wire rack. Shapes will crisp as they cool. Yields 1-1/2 dozen cut outs or 5-1/2 dozen nuggets

Peanut Butter Madness

This recipe is very tasty. Your dogs will love it.

Ingredients

4 C Whole wheat flour

2 C Oatmeal

3/4 C Chunky peanut butter

2 1/2 C Hot water

Directions

Mix all ingredients (add more hot water if to sticky).

Kneed well and roll out to 1/4" thick then cut out into shapes.

Grease pan with no stick spray not butter, place evenly spaced out and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

LET COOL AT LEAST TWO HOURS!!!

Optional-- add a 1/4 cup of banana chips or grated carrots to ingredients.

Yummy Treats

2 cups whole-wheat flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 cup natural peanut butter

1 cup skim milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, combine flour and baking powder.

In another bowl, mix peanut butter and milk.

Add wet mixture to dry, and mix well.

Turn out dough on a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out to 1/4-inch thick and cut out shapes.

Place on a greased baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on a rack then store in an airtight container.

Makes 30 large bones

Liver Drops

1 cup flour

1 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup wheat germ

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pound raw liver (any type: chicken, beef, etc)

Liquefy liver in blender

Add dry ingredients.

Drop by teaspoonfuls of mixture onto

greased cookie sheet

Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in water and cornmeal.

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

Store in refrigerator

HAM & CHEESE BISCUITS

2-1/4 c. rye flour

1 c. grated swiss cheese

1 c. grated ham

1/3 c. vegetable oil

1 egg 1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine the flour, cheese, ham, and salt in a bowl, then add the egg and the oil, mixing thoroughly. Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch and cut biscuits with a dog bone cookie cutter or use any other shape. Place biscuits onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-25 minutes depending on the size of the biscuits. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container

What Is A Dog Treat? By Micki Voisard

As a Dog Chef, I've noticed that people seldom consider the treats they feed to their dog as the extra calories that might be adding inches to the dog's waistline. Or that the ingredients in dog treats are not something that would be healthy for a dog.

What is a treat? I checked in the dictionary and a TREAT is considered to be: anything which gives great or unusual pleasure; a delight; a moment of special time. The definitions do not say: something bought from the store and made to look like a human cookie!

So “a treat” could be a pleasurable car ride with your dog, letting him hang his head out the window and drool like a fool. Or, as a “delight” it could be a small piece of zucchini with cream cheese on it or like my friend, Fred, gives his dog - an ice cube! Fred's dog doesn't know that the majority of dog owners would not consider an ice cube a treat. But Fred's dog loves it because it's a “moment of special time” between Fred and his dog.

When was the last time that you got down on the rug, eye to eye with your dog and played on his level? If you haven't done it for awhile, your dog might be scared and not sure of what you might be up to, but since dogs live in the moment, he'll catch on.

A moment of special time is all we have left when our dog leaves us for the beyond. I will never forget those still shots permanently etched in my mind of having fun with my dogs.

Arnie at the ocean for the first time, Gerty doing circles as we played in the yard, or Otis wagging his tail and his butt in shear joy when he heard the car keys. Those are the priceless treats - forever!

Bone Apetit!

Master Dog Chef Micki, Dog Chefs of America Kitchen, Amado, AZ 520-398-1411

www.dogchefs.com micki@dogchefs.com

TREATS FOR ANY OCCASION

Meat: Use - chicken, turkey, beef, beef hearts, liver, ostrich, fish skin. Bring one of the meats above to a boil with a small amount of water. Turnoff at boiling and let cool down. Cut into small pieces and put on a paper towel on a plate. Keep uncovered in the refrigerator overnight. Pack into small baggies and freeze for future use. Remove and thaw.

Editors note: Thanks Micki, Master Dog Chef, for this simple idea for us dog lovers!

Soft Doggie Cookies

3 (2 1/2 oz. each) jars of baby food; either beef or chicken

1/4 cup Dry milk powder

1/4 cup Wheat germ or cream of wheat

Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well. Roll into small balls and place on well-greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes until brown. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate to keep fresh or freeze.

Great for older dogs with teeth problems.

Peanut Treats

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/4 Tbsp baking powder

1 1/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup milk

Combine flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Combine

milk and peanut butter in a separate bowl and mix until smooth. Gradually stir peanut butter mixture into flour in the larger bowl.

Knead dough by-hand and roll-out on floured surface to desired thickness. Cut-out treats. Place aluminum foil on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 400

degrees . Cool before storing. Note: cooking time may vary depending upon thickness.

Chicken Liver Cookies

2 cups Flour

3 tbs. Vegetable oil

1 cup wheat germ or cornmeal if wheat allergies are a problem

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tsp. parsley

1 cup cooked chicken liver, chopped

Combine flour and wheat germ. In separate bowl, beat egg with oil, then add broth & parsley, mix well. Add the dry ingredients to bowl a little at a time, stirring well. Fold in chicken livers and mix well. Dough will be firm. Turn dough out on lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Roll out 1/2" thick and cut intoshapes. Place on greased cookie sheet 1" apart. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes or until firm. Store in refrigerator.

Microwave Doggie Doughnuts

2 C Whole wheat flour

3 T Oatmeal

1 Egg; lightly beaten

1 tsp Garlic powder

2/3 C Beef or chicken broth

Place flour in a bowl, add egg and broth, mix well. Blend in oatmeal and garlic powder. Roll dough into a ball, roll out on a lightly floured

surface to 1/2" thick.

Cut with small doughnut cutters. Re-roll scraps and repeat. Arrange on a shallow baking dish or on a sheet or parchment paper in a single layer. Cook on HIGH 10 minutes or until firm. Let cool until hardened. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Peanut & Honey Cookies

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1-1/2 cups unbleached flour

1/2 cup corn meal

1/8 cup powdered milk

2 tablespoons honey

2/3 cup peanut butter

add enough water to make

a stiff dough, usually about 3/4 cup

Mix all ingredients roll into 1/4" thick dough, cut with cutters and bake for 35 minutes. Turn off oven and let cool. Will keep for a week or refrigerate for 3 weeks or freeze for 3 months

Cheesie Bacon Biscuits

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 stick margarine, softened

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 cups regular oats, uncooked

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2/3 cup wheat germ

1/2 pound bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled

Combine flour, soda and salt; mix well and set aside.

Cream butter and sugar.

Beat in egg and vanilla.

Add flour mixture, mixing well.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking

sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 16 minutes.

Cool on baking sheet for a minute or so before removing to cooling rack

Snickerpoodles

1/2 cup vegetable

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup honey

2 eggs

3 ¾ cups white flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ cup cornmeal

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Mix vegetable oil, shortening , honey with eggs. Beat well. Add flour, soda and cream of tartar. Knead dough until mixed well. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Mix the cornmeal and cinnamon together in a bowl and roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet . Press the balls down with a fork. Bake for

8-10 minutes at 400F. Cool on a rack. Store in airtight container

Health Snacks for Dogs

1 3/4 C plain flour

2 tsp toasted wheat germ

1/2 C brown sugar

1/4 C sesame seeds

Rind of 1 lemon

12 tsp butter or margarine

1/2 C ground walnuts

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients. Knead until thoroughly blended. Divide into 6 parts. Roll each in a log. Wrap loosely with waxed paper & freeze.

When needed, thaw & slice into 1/2 inch thick slices. Preheat oven to 375; place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and bake about 12 minutes.

Makes 6-8 cookies per roll

Doggie Dreamsicles

1 cup soy yogurt

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 cup all-natural apple

sauce

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, peanut butter, and apple sauce. Mix well to combine thoroughly. Spoon mixture into the

compartments of two ice cube trays and freeze.

Don't forget to let your dog lick the bowl!

Peanut Butter Biscuits

1½ cups water

½ cup oil

2 eggs

3 tablespoons peanut butter

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups flour

½ cup cornmeal

½ cup oats

Blend wet ingredients together. Whisk dry ingredients together and mix into wet mixture to form a ball of dough. Roll out and shape. Put onto a non-stick cookie tray or lightly greased one. Cook 20 minutes at 400 F. Turn off

oven and allow the biscuits to cool in oven until crisp and hard. Store in airtight container.

TUNA / SALMON FUDGE

2 6-oz cans Tuna OR 1 14 oz can Salmon - do not drain

1 1/2 cups flour

1 TBS garlic powder or minced garlic (optional)

2 eggs

grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Process tuna, garlic and eggs in food processor or blender (or mix in a bowl). Add flour and mix to a brownie-like consistency. Spread into a 9x9-inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. When the brownies are done, they will have a putty-like texture and the edges will pull away from the sides of the pan. Cut into squares and freeze.

APPLE YOGI

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1 apple

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup boiled chicken chunks

Wash apple. Cut off tip of apple. Remove a small bit of the center of the top of the apple, enough to put a cut up clove of garlic and chicken chunks in. Put apple upright in baking dish and drizzle the olive oil over the top. Put the dish in the center of a 350 degree preheated oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove and cut in chunks to cool. Slightly mix the ingredients and serve. You also can add cottage cheese if desired. Great for a treat once a week and you can share this with your dog! For small dogs, use half an apple or a smaller one. Always undercook for your dog and if sharing, you can cook yours longer.

Chicken Oatmeal Muffins

Submitted by Dog Chefs of America.com

2 chicken breasts with skin (deboned)

Water

Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Olive Oil

Eggs

Optional: Parsley, Cottage Cheese, Garlic

Put one chicken at a time in a blender. Add 1/2 cup water for each piece. Pour the blended chicken in a bowl. Add enough oatmeal to thicken the mixture. Add 2-3 Tablespoons of olive oil. Add more oatmeal, if needed. Beat 2-3 eggs and fold into the mixture thoroughly. At this time, you can add cottage cheese, the garlic or parsley, if your dog is used to these foods.

You can either put the mixture into individual muffin tins or just scoop an amount out with a large spoon and put onto a cookie sheet. Cook at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes. Remember: You want to undercook these foods. Your dog has a stomach that is equipped for rawer foods. These muffins can be a meal in itself or used as treats. They can be frozen and thawed for use. Serve room temperature

Munchie Crunchy Treats

1/2 C powdered milk non-fat

1 egg beaten

1 1/2 C rice flour

1/2 tsp honey

1/2 C water

5 tsps chicken or beef broth

1 jar baby food, meat, beef,

strained: meat, any flavor

Combine all ingredients well. Form into a ball. Roll dough out on a floured surface. Cut out desired shapes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. The treats should be hard and crunchy

Beef Twists

3 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose

1 cup cornmeal

1 package unflavored gelatin

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

1/4 cup corn oil

1 jar Baby food, meat, beef, strained

1 beef bouillon cube

3/4 cup boiling water

Dissolve bouillon cube in water. Sift dry ingredients in large bowl. Add milk, egg, oil, beef and beef bouillon. Stir until well mixed. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut in 3 inch strips, twisting each stick 3 turns before placing on cookie sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Refrigerate

Banana Bites for Dogs

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup powdered milk -- nonfat

1 egg

1/3 cup banana -- ripe, mashed

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 beef bouillon cube

1/2 cup water -- hot

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Mix all ingredients until will blended. Knead for 2 minutes on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4 " thickness. Use a 2 1/2" bone shaped cookie cutter (or any one you prefer). Bake for 30 minutes in a 300 degrees oven on ungreased cookie pans.

Liver Dog Treats

1 pound raw liver (any kind)

blended into a paste

1 egg

1 cup flour

1/2 cup corn meal (or flour)

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Mix well and bake at 350 for 1/2 hour for chewy treats,

longer for crisper treats

FROSTY PAWS

Contributed by C. Stanley

32 oz. vanilla yogurt

1 mashed banana or one large jar of baby fruit

2 T. peanut butter

2 T. honey

Blend all together and freeze in either 3 ounce paper cups or ice cube trays. Microwave just a few seconds before serving.

Chicken Chips

Contributed by C. Stanley

Two cooked chicken breasts

1 clove garlic

1/2 cup chicken broth

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup corn meal

Puree chicken and garlic in a food processor or blender.

Add chicken broth.

Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in remaining ingredients till it's

not sticky anymore.

Cut dough in half, and shape each half into a 1 1/2" tube.

Wrap in plastic wrap and chill thoroughly. Slice into thin chips. Bake chips on lightly greased baking sheet, at 350 degrees, for 25 to 40 minutes. Turn halfway through baking time.

Chips will harden as they cool.

Myra, Bandy & Buster all give 4 paws up!!

Homemade Biscuits

2 Cups whole wheat flour

1 Cup cornmeal

2/3 Cup Brewer’s yeast

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 egg yolks

3 beef bouillon or chicken

1/2 Cup boiling water.

Preheat oven to 375

Mix ingredients well. Tip: put bouillon cubes in

boiling water to dissolve before adding to mix.

Use 1/2 the dough at a time, rolling to 3/8 thickness. Cut in desired shapes and bake for 20 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Be sure to leave in oven until crunchy. Makes about a pound. I found they needed to bake longer.