posted 07-18-2003 02:50 PM         

Dump one large can of pure pumpkin (not pie filling, but pure pumpkin that can be found next to the pie filling at your grocery store) into a bowl and start adding handy ingredients such , dried fruits, wheat germ, cereal (e.g. Total), grains, oatmeal, cooked brown rice, etc. Add and mix ingredients until stiff.

When it's stiff enough, roll into little balls. If you like you can then roll the balls into wheat germ or crushed whole grain cereal.

Freeze what you don't feed to your pet right away. Thaw needed amounts slightly in microwave or overnight in the refrigerator.

posted 07-18-2003 02:50 PM         

Bake in a greased ring mold at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

You may frost this cake with low fat cottage cheese and decorate with some carrot pieces.

Store in the refrigerator.

(Dogs will eat this without the honey added)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR PUPPY,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

AND MANY MORE!

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Meaty Dog Birthday Cake

Mix together:
One 22oz can of any flavored dog food
1/2 cup of flour
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk

Bake at 350 for one hour.

Allow cake to cool for at least one hour, then ice with strawberry yogurt.

I'm not so sure just how aromatic this cake may be while it's baking, but I'm sure the dogs will love it!
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Puppy Party Cake
2/3 cup ripe mashed bananas
1/2 cup softened butter
3 large eggs
3/4 cup water
2 cups unbleached white flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup diced apple
In mixing bowl, beat together mashed banana and butter until creamy.

Add eggs and water. Beat well.

Stir in dry ingredients.

Beat until smooth.

Add nuts and apples.

Spoon batter evenly into oiled and floured bundt pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.

Cool on wire rack 5 minutes, remove from pan, replace on rack and cool.

Optional Frosting
2 cup mashed banana
1 Tblsp butter
6 Tblsp carob powder
2 tsp vanilla
3 Tblsp unbleached flour
1 tsp. cinnamon

Blend thoroughly and spread on cool cake.

Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

The frosting contains carob, which is a safe (almost tastes like) chocolate substitute.

posted 07-18-2003 02:51 PM         

Mix in a blender or food processor
Pour into dixie cups (or any small paper cup)
Cover and freeze...couldn't be easier!

ALSO...

Frosty Paws with Honey & Peanut Butter

1 carton of plain or vanilla yogurt
3 mashed bananas
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey (optional)

posted 07-18-2003 02:54 PM         

6 pounds hamburger
2 sweet potatoes, cut up, boiled, mashed
24 oz. cottage cheese
1 apple
1 pear
3 Tbs Soy &/or Worchestershire Sauce
12-15 dog vitamins; crushed (a coffee grinder works wonderfully for this!)

Cut up the sweet potatoes and boil for about 15 minutes, until mashable. While sweet potatoes are boiling, put onion, pear and apple through food processor (chop cycle). Combine all ingredients (mashed sweet potatoes, chopped onion, pear and apple, cottage cheese, Soy and/or Worchestershire Sauce and dog vitamins) with hamburger. I just dig my hands in a mix it all up. It's squishy, but it works the best! I use a 1/2 cup scoop to make meat patties. It will make approximately 27 half-cup meat patties. Keep out enough for two days and freeze the rest. For a remarkable tasty meal, I microwave a meat patty for 5-6 minutes and combine the meat pattie and it's juices with 1 cup kibble, 1 cup oatmeal, 1 cup fresh vegetables and about 1/2 cup 2% milk. This feeds one very active large size dog (about 50-60 lb). For a change, instead of oatmeal, use polenta, brown rice, or pasta. Use a variety of fresh vegetables, cabbage, carrots, corn, potatoes, greenbeans, peas, broccali, etc. or throw in a fruit or two. If you plan to feed this daily, please switch over SLOWLY!! Your dog will LOVE it, have a glowing coat and be happy and healthy.

NOTE: I haven't personally tried this recipe but several people I know have. The Worchestershire Sauce concerns me because of the spices used to make it. Go with whatever you wish in this matter....

posted 07-18-2003 02:54 PM         

1 cup white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup chopped sunflower seeds, unsalted
2 tbsp. applesauce
1 tbsp. peanut butter
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup milk

Mix the dry ingredients (flour and seeds) together. Add applesauce, peanut butter and molasses and stir well. In a separate bowl mix the egg and milk together. Add to the dough. Add a little more milk if the mixture is too dry - you want a firm dough. Knead for a few minutes. Roll out to 1/2" thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Bakes at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until biscuits are brown and firm.

posted 07-18-2003 02:55 PM         

Combine flour, soda and salt and mix well and set aside. Cream butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mix mixing well. Stir in oats, cheese, wheat germ and bacon. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 16 minutes

posted 07-18-2003 02:55 PM         

1 loaf uncooked bread dough or pizza dough
1/4 cup turkey broth
1-2 tsp. flour
3/4 cup cooked turkey, cut up small
1/2 cup cooked vegetables
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 grated cheese
1/4 cup sesame seeds

posted 07-18-2003 02:56 PM         

1 egg
1-2 tbsp. mashed potatoes
1/2 cup diced cooked turkey meat
1/2 cup cooked vegetables, chopped
1/4 cup desired cheese, grated

Heat a medium-sized pan with a small amount of olive oil. Whisk together the egg and potatoes. Spread in pan. Place turkey and veggies on top in even layers. Cover; simmer until egg cooks and the mixture is warm. Sprinkle cheese on top, then cook a few more minutes until cheese is melted and egg is golden brown. Let cool. Cut into wedges. Store in refrigerator.

posted 07-18-2003 02:57 PM         

1 frozen boneless chicken breast
1 tbl. chicken bouillion or 4 low sodium cubes
pinch of garlic
1 cup Nutro Natural Choice or your dog's favorite cereal
4 or 5 baby carrots

Simmer frozen chicken breast in enough water to cover it until tender along with all ingredients listed ( except the cereal and carrots).
When chicken breast is tender dice it into bite sized chunks on a platter and drain broth into a separate container. Leave just enough broth to keep bites moist. Add cereal to broth just enough to flavor it but not soften too much, then drain. Center of cereal should remain crunchy.

Serve dog the diced chicken with broth flavored cereal and raw baby carrots on top for a garnish.

posted 07-18-2003 02:58 PM         

Dump this mess on to a potato floured counter or board. Knead more flour into this and when it is a cookie consistancy, it is ready to roll out about 1/4 inch thick. I use a pizza cutter to roll our long strips and then cut crosswise to make samll squares . If you want FANCY you may use a cookie cutter. Bake on cookie sheets, sprayed with Canola spray or line the sheet with parchment paper. I put in as many as will fit. Usually two whole cookie sheets suffices. I bake this in a 375º oven for 20 min. Turn and rotate the cookie sheets and bake about 10 more minutes. You can make them as soft or as hard as you want.

posted 07-18-2003 02:59 PM         

Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl. Add wet to dry slowly, scraping well to make sure no dry mixture is left. Pour into muffin tins. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out dry. Store in a sealed container. Makes around 12-14 pupcakes.

posted 07-18-2003 03:00 PM         

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
3 3/4 cups white flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Mix vegetable oil, shortening and honey together until smooth. Add eggs and beat well. Blend in flour, baking 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 cookie sheet that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray. Press the balls down with a fork twice going in 2 different directions or press with your favorite stamp. Bake 8 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a rack.

posted 07-18-2003 03:00 PM         

Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor, adding lemon juice last. Mold and chill until ready to serve.

posted 07-18-2003 03:02 PM         

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, combine ground meat, carrot, cheese, garlic powder and bread crumbs. Add the egg and tomato paste and mix well. Using your hands, roll the mixture into marble sized
meatballs and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes until meatballs are brown and firm. Cool the meatballs completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

posted 07-18-2003 03:02 PM         

In a blender or food processor, chop oats. In a large bowl, mix oats and milk. Put aside for five min. Add baking soda, flour, egg, and vanilla and mix well. Spoon small amounts into a hot buttered skillet. Serve with a dollop of cottage cheese.

posted 07-18-2003 03:04 PM         

Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Pour melted butter into 13 x 9 baking pan. Stir in cheese powder, bacon bits and gravy mix. Add cereals and stir well until all pieces are coated. Heat in oven for 45 min. Meanwhile cut doggie meat treats into 1/2 inch pieces. Remove cereal from oven, add doggie treats. Store in airtight containers. May be frozen and keeps well.

Yield: 10 servings

posted 07-18-2003 03:05 PM         

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c flour
3/4 c oatmeal
1/4 c wheat germ
1/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c salad oil
1/4 c honey
1 t. baking powder
1/2 c water

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:05 PM         

Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups cracked wheat
1-cup cornmeal
1/2 cup powdered non-fat milk
3 tbsp. salt
2 1/2 - 3 cups chicken broth

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:06 PM         

Ingredients:

3 c whole-wheat flour
3 c oatmeal
1/2 c regular wheat germ
5 T melted bacon drippings or margarine
1/4 c molasses
1 c evaporated milk
1 c water

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:06 PM         

Ingredients:

1-cup all-purpose flour
1-cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup powdered dry milk
1/2-cup wheat germ
6 tbsp. no-salt margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. brown sugar

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:07 PM         

Ingredients:

1 lb. pork or beef liver
2 eggs (shell too)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2-cup corn meal
1/2-cup soy flour
1/2-cup whole-wheat flour

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:07 PM         

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 3/4-cup nonfat dry milk powder, 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal.

Cut in 1/3 cup shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in 1 egg.

Dissolve 1 tbsp. instant chicken or beef bouillon granules in 1/2-cup water then pour the liquid into the flour mixture as you stir with a fork.

Form the dough into a ball and knead on a floured board for five minutes. Divide the ball in half and roll each portion until 1/2 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter or shape your own biscuits.

posted 07-18-2003 03:08 PM         

Ingredients:

2 c flour
1 c wheat germ
1/2 c cooked, chopped chicken livers
3 T vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 T chopped parsley

Instructions:

posted 07-18-2003 03:09 PM         

Ingredients:
3 cups minced parsley
1/4 cup carrots, chopped very fine
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or
parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 to 1 cup of water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, rack on middle level. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese, and oil. combine all the dry ingredients and add to veggies. Gradually add 1/2 cup of water, mixing well. Make a moist but not wet dough. If needed, add a little more water. Knead for one minute.

Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Using cookie cutter or a glass, cut out the shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Gather the scraps and re-roll and cut.

posted 07-18-2003 03:10 PM         

Ingredients:
3 cups of flour (any combination of white, whole wheat, rye,
cornmeal or oatmeal)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup crisco, margarine or meat drippings
1 egg
1/2 cup liquid (beef/chicken broth, gravy, water or milk)

Combine the flours and garlic powder. Add the shortening.
Blend until crumbly. Add egg and liquid and mix.
Form dough into balls and knead a bit. Roll out to 1/2 inch thick and cup into shapes or use a cookie cutter. Bake on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack and store in a cool, dry place. This will make 2 dozen biscuits. It isn't hard and it is fun to make. Just a little time consuming. Make them for your special dog and he will love you! I find the dogs like it best when made with chicken broth.

posted 07-18-2003 03:10 PM         

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese
1/4 lb. corn oil margarine
1 clove garlic, crushed
Pinch of salt
Milk

Grate the cheese and let stand until it reaches room temperature. Cream the cheese with the softened margarine, garlic, salt and flour. Add enough milk
to form into a ball. Chill for 1/2 hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until slightly brown, and firm. Makes 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size.

posted 07-18-2003 03:13 PM         

Satin Balls
Submitted by Diana Carreon

posted 07-18-2003 03:13 PM         

5 cups rice flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup peanuts (chop)

In a bowl, mix all ingredients except chopped peanuts together thoroughly. Set aside

1 egg
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 small apple
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup water

In a food processor, add the above ingredients and blend together. When mixture is thoroughly blended, add to the bowl of dry ingredients. Combine and turn out on a lightly floured surface. Place a piece of plastic wrap on top of dough then roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Remove the plastic wrap and score dough into 4 by 3-inch rectangles. Spritz the top of the rectangles with water and sprinkle chopped peanuts over them. Press the chopped peanuts into the dough with the palm of your hand. Bake at 325 for 50 to 60 minutes.

posted 07-18-2003 03:14 PM         

1 apple
2 carrots
2 tablespoons honey
2 3/4 cups water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

In food processor puree the apple. Shred carrot with hand shredder. In a bowl mix all wet ingredients together and add pureed apple. Mix wet ingredients thoroughly.

4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon nutmeg

Combine dry ingredients.

Add wet ingredients to dry and mix thoroughly, scraping sides and bottom of the bowl to be sure none of the dry mixture is left.

With an ice cream scoop, fill a muffin pan 3/4 full, sprayed with a nonstick spray.

Bake at 350 for approximately 1 hour

posted 07-18-2003 03:14 PM         

2 1/2 cups cornmeal
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
2/3 cups honey
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 small apple
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup rolled oats

Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the apple and rolled oats. Grate apple into mixture. With an ice cream scoop, fill into muffin pans lined with paper baking cups and sprinkle with oats. Bake for 40 minutes.

posted 07-18-2003 03:15 PM         

4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small apple (grated)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/3 cups of water

In a bowl combine all ingredients except the apple and water. Grate apple into mixture and add water. Mix until it starts forming together. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead well. Roll out to a thickness of 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch. Take a straight edge and score the dough horizontally then vertically to make a grid of 3/4 squares. Be careful not to score the dough that it completely cuts through the dough. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray. Bake at 325 for 1 hour.

posted 07-18-2003 03:16 PM         

Light Dough:
4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 egg
1/4 cup peanut butter
Dark Dough:
4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water

Mix all the ingredients for the light dough together and turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Set aside

Next, mix all the ingredients for the dark dough together and roll out onto a lightly floured surface and knead.

Next roll each dough separate to 1/8-inch thickness in a rectangle shape. Then lightly spray water on the top of the light colored dough. Next place the dark colored dough on top of the light and roll up like a jelly roll. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 1 hour.

Then cut 1/4-inch slices off the roll until the roll is all sliced. Place the slices on a pan sprayed with a nonstick spray and bake at 350 for 1 hour

posted 07-18-2003 03:17 PM         

4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon fresh chopped mint
Juice from one small orange
1 2/3 cups water

Mix all the ingredients together then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead. Roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut out flower shapes. Place on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with a nonstick spray and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Pink Dipping Sauce:
3 cups vanilla chips
1 tablespoon beet powder
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Yellow Dipping Sauce:
3 cups vanilla chips
1 tablespoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Green Dipping Sauce:
3 cups vanilla chips
1 tablespoon spinach powder
1 teaspoon vegetable powder

In 3 separate double boilers melt the vanilla chips and add vegetable oil and colorings. Dip the tips of the flowers into the color desired and place on a pan lined with wax paper.

posted 07-18-2003 03:18 PM         

1 large sweet potato
1/8 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon allspice

Cook sweet potato and peel off skin. Mix the sweet potato with the egg and honey. Set aside.

Crust:

1 1/2 cups white flour
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons iced water

Combine white flour, honey and shortening until crumbly. Add iced water 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture binds together. Knead until smooth.

Roll out dough and cut 4-inch circles to form crusts in 4-inch foil pie pans.

Pour sweet potato mixture into crusts.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes

posted 07-18-2003 03:19 PM         

2 cups water
2 bananas
1/8 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg
2 tablespoon of honey

Preheat oven to 350. In a bowl combine water, bananas, vanilla, egg and honey. Then add whole wheat flour and baking powder. Mix well. Pour mixture into a 8-inch cake pan sprayed with a nonstick spray. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out dry.

Cinnamon Frosting:

In a mixer, combine the following:

12 ounces non-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon honey

You can pipe different designs on top by using the carob frosting for color contrast

To make carob frosting, replace cinnamon with the same amount of carob powder