Chicago Canine's Dog Recipes

Grr-Risotto

• olive oil
• sesame oil
• 1 potato, peeled and finely chopped
• 3-4 button mushrooms, cut into quarters or sliced
• 50g/2 oz cooked whole grain rice
• 50g/2 oz canned sweet corn
• 75 g/3 oz cooked chicken, in strips or chunks
• 39 g/2 tbsp plain yogurt

Heat the oil, throw in the potato pieces, and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms, and keep stirring while adding the rice and the sweet corn. Next add the chicken, stirring a little longer; reduce the heat to low. Keep stirring for a further 2-3 minutes. Lastly stir in the yogurt, reduce the heat to very low. Continue to stir for 1 more minute . Cover and leave for 5 minutes, lifting off the lid and stirring briefly every minute or so. Allow to cool completely. Sprinkle sesame oil on top of food (optional).

Doggy Gravy for Dry Food

• 1 Boneless/skinless Chicken Breast
• 4 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Flour
• 2 Whole Eggs

(all items approx.)
Boil chicken breast for about 1/2 an hour, remove to cool. Add flour to chicken water. Beat out lumps. Add pre-beaten eggs. Cook on low heat until it's done thickening. Pulverise chicken in food processor. Add to flour/egg gravy. May need to add more.water. Unfortunately it won't freeze. But using a few tablespoons daily, it should be used up before it sours.

Carnivorous Kibble

• 2 cups  whole wheat flour
• 1 cup rye flour
• 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 teaspoon bone meal
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups (about 1 lb) cooked ground beef, pork or veal

Preheat over to 350 degrees and great a large baking sheet. In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat and rye flours, milk powder and bonemeal. In a small bowl, beat eggs and blend in oil, then stir in garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Add water to flour mixture and blend well. Fold in egg mixture and mix thouroughly. Add meat and press it into dough evenly. Spread mixture 1/2 inch thick on bakingsheet and bake 45 minutes. Cool kibble, then break into bite-size chunks. Refridgerate and serve within 2 days or freeze in individual portions. Makes 4 cups of kibble.

Oat and Rice Kibble

• 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour or whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 tablespoon bonemeal
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce (optional)
• 1 cup water

Preheat over to 350 degrees and grease a large baking sheet. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, rice, milk powder and bone meal. In a mall bowl combine egg, oil and tamari sauce. Stir water into dry ingredients, then add egg micture, mixing well. Batter will be thin. Spread evenly on baking sheet, 1/2 inch thick (as for pizza). Bake 45 minutes. Cool kibble, then break into small pieces. Store in covered contain in fridge or divide into individual servings, place in freezer bags and freeze. Makes 6 cups.

KC's Dog Food

• 8 cups oats
• 2 cups brown rice
• 6 Cups barley
• 2 lbs. carrots finely grated
• 3-4 bunches broccoli - grate stems, chop flowerets
• 6 zucchini grated or 1 lb. green beans chopped
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

Use 8 quart stock pots. Cook oats. In another pot, cook brown rice and barley. Cool (to save time, cook in evening and cool overnight). Next day: Cut vegetables - use food processor. Using rubber gloves, combine all ingredients in a 25 quart stock pot. Shape into balls about 1/4 lb. each. Wrap and freeze.
(To be fed with meat.)

Doggie Quiche

• 4 whole egg
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 2/3 cup milk, skim
• 3 ounces meat (beef, pork, chicken)
• 2 ounces shredded lowfat cheddar cheese -- or other type
• 1 whole pie crust (9 inch)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder -- optional
• 1 sprig parsley -- chopped fine

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Wisk egg, cream, milk together, then pour into pie crust. Add meat, cheese evenly Bake for 30-45 min. Till done. Let it cool. Sprinkle fresh parsley.

Chow Chow Stew

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pounds beef -- *see Note
• 2 cups cabbage -- chopped
• 3 cloves garlic -- minced, up to 4
• 18 ounces canned sweet potatoes -- drained and chopped
• 14 1/2 ounces canned tomato wedges -- undrained
• 1 1/2 cups tomato juice
• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon ginger root -- up to 2, grated
• 2 cups green beans, frozen -- cut crosswise
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 6 cups cooked brown rice

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Beef, Add the cabbage and garlic; cook, stirring, until the cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, apple juice, ginger. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer until hot and bubbling, about 6 minutes. Stir in the green beans and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until well-blended and hot, about 1 minute. Spoon over rice.

*Note: Low Fat, or use chicken, lamb, fish. Liver can be used as well.

Veggie Vittles

• 1 egg -- beaten
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 cup vegetables -- *see Note
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 tablespoon brewer's yeast

Mix all ingredients well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 12 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm. Cool. Store in the fridge, or freeze.

Note: mashed or grated small. Any desired veggies can be used, such as zucchini, peas, carrots, potatoes, etc...

Potatoes Au Canine Or Feline

• 3 cups boiled potatoes -- sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetables -- grated
• 1/2 cup Creamed cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tablespoons Grated carrots
• 1/4 cup Whole milk
• 1/4 cup Grated cheese

Layer in a casserole dish the first 5 ingredients. Then pour the milk on top of all; sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 until cheese melts and slightly browns. Serve cool.
Notes: As a potato substitute, you can use 3 cups of cooked oatmeal or 3 cups cooked brown rice.

Canine/Human Cornbread

• 1 cup Cornmeal
• 1 cup All-Purpose flour
• 4 tsps. Baking powder
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup Bacon grease or vegetable oil

Combine dry ingredients. Add liquids and beat until smooth. Pour into a greased, 8" square baking pan. Bake in a preheated 425F. oven 15-20 minutes. Yield: 16 (2") squares.

Chewy Cheesy ChiChi Pizza

Crust:

• 2 cups cake flour
• 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Mix all ingredients together. Knead on a lightly floured surface. Spray a regular sized, 12 " pizza pan with nonstick spray. Next, spread the dough to the edges of the pan, forming a lip around the ends. Set aside.

Sauce & Toppings:

• 1 tomato
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. orgegano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 2/3 cup cooked rice

In a food processor, blend tomato, tomato puree and garlic. Spoon the mixture over the pizza crust. Sprinkle the cheese and spices evenly over sauce. Cut the pizza into slices with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25 minutes. Take out and sprinkle rice evenly over pizza. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes more.

Yield: one 12 inch pizza