Rohan Irish Wolfhounds

"Kili in the Kitchen"

Miss Kili�s doggie treat recipe page

Kili says: �Please ask your mom to send in your favorite recipes to include on this page, with your name and location. Then all those cute puppies can tell their mummies to bake them .................................. Yummy. And remember, treats should be fed in small amounts and are not meant to replace a well-balanced diet, but are always a better alternative than Store-Brought!!"

You can email me at: [email protected]

Happy Birthday Balin, hope you enjoyed your birthday treats!!!

Lots of love and doggy snogs, Kili

Balin recently celebrated his birthday on 26th February, and was spoilt rotten all day.

Kili says: "So what's new? Hey, isn't it my birthday soon?"

How To Make "Puppy Pie"

Take one puppy, roll and play until lightly pampered, then add the following ingredients.....

1 cup patience.... 1 cup understanding.... 1 pinch correction.... 1 cup hard work....

2 cups praise and 1 1/2 cups fun... Blend well.

Heat with the warmth of your heart until raised or until puppy has doubled in size.

Mix with owner until consistency is such that owner and puppy are one.

Enjoy!

Kili: "NO BALIN, I am licking the spoon

.......You have not helped with anything yet!"

DOGGY �GOOD� BISCUITS

1� cups of all-purpose flour

� cup uncooked oatmeal

� cup wheat germ

� cup peanut butter

� cup oil

� cup honey

1 tsp. baking powder

In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of the flour with the other ingredients on low speed until well blended. Mix in the remaining flour by hand. Knead the dough on a floured surface until well combined. Roll the dough � inch thick, and cut with a bone-shaped (or your favorite) cookie cutter. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees in a preheated oven.

Balin: "This spoon has been licked clean, I had better

try and help if I am to get any cookies......"

Kili: "BALIN!! Have you seen my wooden spoon?"

KILI'S GOLDEN DELIGHTS

1� cups of whole wheat flour

� cup soy flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 cup peanut butter (sugar free - smooth or chunky)

� cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine wheat and soy flour and baking powder in mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter and milk until well combined and smooth. Fold peanut butter-milk mixture into dry ingredients and mix well to a soft dough. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Roll dough out to 3/8 - 1/4 inch thick; use your favorite cookie cutter, or cut into pieces 1-2 inches square (depending on dog's size). Place 1/2 inch apart on un-greased baking sheets. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Store cooled biscuits in refrigerator. Woof Woof!

For when you just don't have the time to cook for us pups, check out Merrick's Beef or Lamb Filet squares, us dogs adore them. They are definitely our favorite any day of the week and it's FREE shipping!!! Yum Yum......

This recipe was sent in by the beautiful Sophie who says these are her favorites, enjoy!

SOPHIE'S 'CHEESY' CHOICE

This is an easy to work with, elastic dough which makes about 60 small biscuits. Add bacon bits for an extra special touch.

3 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsps garlic powder (or 3-4 cloves of pressed fresh garlic, or 1 tsp of minced garlic)
3/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup melted butter (or vegetable oil)
1 beaten egg
1 cup of milk

1. Combine flour, garlic powder & parmesan cheese in a large bowl.

2. Gradually stir in remaining 3 ingredients.

3. Knead dough on floured surface for 3 minutes.

4. Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness with a rolling pin.

5. Cut out desired shapes & place on greased baking sheet.

6. Bake 25 minutes at 400 degrees. (In a fan oven these cook in just over 10 minutes, check regularly, place on top shelf)

7. Cool & store at room temperature with a loose fitting lid.

Balin and Kili say they were very lucky today because Sophie's mom Suanne made everyone a special big bowl of Sophie's Cheesy Choice, and they went down very well. In fact they were so yummy even our humans gave them a try!!

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PUMPKIN PATCH DOG BISCUITS

1 � cups whole-wheat flour

1 tablespoon brown sugar

� teaspoon ground cinnamon

� teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 tablespoons butter-flavored Crisco

� cup canned pumpkin

1 egg

� cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cut in shortening. Beat egg with milk and pumpkin and combine with flour, mixing well. Stir until soft dough forms. Drop by tablespoons onto un-greased cookie sheet and bake for 15-16 minutes. Let cool and serve.

Balin: "I will cool the cookies down, that will help..........

Kili I think these are ready, shall I help myself?"

BALIN'S BACON BISCUITS

Balin says: "They're Doggie-Licious!"

� cup whole-wheat flour

� teaspoon baking soda

� teaspoon salt

1 stick margarine � softened (4 oz)

⅔ cup brown sugar

1 egg � slightly beaten

1 � teaspoon vanilla

1 � cups regular oats � uncooked

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

⅔ cup wheat germ

� lb/ bacon, cooked crisp, drained, & crumbled

Combine flour, soda & salt; mix well and set aside. Cream butter & sugar; beat egg & vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 16 minutes or so before removing to cooling rack.

CHEESE MULTI-GRAIN DOG BISCUITS

1 cup uncooked oatmeal, � cup butter or bacon drippings

1 egg - slightly beaten, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 � cups hot water

� cup powdered milk, 1 cup wheat germ

1 cup grated cheese, 3 cups whole-wheat flour

In large bowl pour hot water over oatmeal & butter/bacon drippings; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in powdered milk, grated cheese & egg. Add cornmeal and wheat germ. Mix well. Add flour ⅓ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead for 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make very stiff dough. Pat or roll dough to � inch thickness. Bake at 375 degrees for 17-18 minutes. Cool.

APPLE CRUNCH PUPCAKES

2 � cups water

� cup applesauce, unsweetened

� teaspoon vanilla

4 cups whole-wheat flour

1 cup dried apple chips (you can also use fresh fruit)

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 egg - slightly beaten

4 tablespoons honey

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. 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 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out dry. Store in a sealed container or freeze. Makes around 12-14 pupcakes.

BUSTER'S FAVORITE TREATS

1 cup rolled oats

⅓ cup margarine or butter

1 cup boiling water

� cup cornmeal

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons chicken or beef instant bullion

� cup milk (goats if possible)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 egg - slightly beaten

2 cups whole wheat flour

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl combine rolled oats, margarine & water; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir in cornmeal, sugar, bullion, milk, cheese & egg. Mix well. Add four 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form stiff dough.

On floured surface, roll or pat dough to � inch thickness, cut with cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Store loosely covered or freeze.

Wheat-Free recipes, when your pup needs to avoid wheat.

Exported from Mastercook

DOG BISCUITS (Low Purine for Kidney Stone Prone Dogs)

Special health needs: Wheat-Free

� cup cornmeal

2 cups white rice flour

6 tablespoons safflower oil

⅔ cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together well. Roll out to � inch thick.

Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutter. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool and store in tightly sealed container. For extra flavor you could add a couple of tablespoons of grated carrot or apple, a few teaspoons of brown sugar, or a teaspoon of garlic powder.

Exported from Mastercook

CAROB TREATS (Low Purine for Kidney Stone Prone Dogs)

Special health needs: Wheat-Free

6 cups white rice flour

⅛ cup peanut oil

⅛ cup margarine - safflower oil type

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 oz carob chips - melted - available at health food stores

1 cup water

� cup molasses

� cup powdered milk

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended. Dough will be stiff. Chill. Roll dough on a greased cookie pan and cut into shapes � inch thick. Bake at 300 for 1 hour. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.

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CHEESE AND GARLIC DOG COOKIES (Low Purine)

Special Health Needs Wheat-Free

1� cups white rice flour

1� cups grated cheddar cheese

� pound safflower oil - margarine

1 glove garlic - crushed

1 tiny pinch salt

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 � hour. Roll onto floured board. Cut into shapes and bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until slightly brown and firm. Allow to cool.

Exported from Mastercook

DOG COOKIES (Low Purine for Kidney Stone Prone Dogs)

Special health needs: Wheat-Free

2 � cups white rice flour

� cup 1% low-fat milk

1 clove garlic - crushed

4 tablespoons margarine - softened

1 medium egg - beaten

1 tablespoon molasses

Combine flour, garlic in a large bowl. Cut in margarine. Stir in beaten egg, molasses, and milk. Add enough water so mixture can be shaped into a ball. Roll dough onto a floured board to a thickness of � inch. Cut into shapes and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, remove from oven, and cool. Makes about 30 biscuits.

Exported from Mastercook

MUTT LOAF

Natural Feeding Recipes: Wheat-Free

� cup amaranth (Amaranth can be found in a health food store, if not use Barley. Barley will need 50 minutes to cook)

1� cups unsalted chicken broth (homemade is best)

1� pounds ground chicken - or turkey

� cup cottage cheese

2 whole eggs

1 cup wheat germ (add more if needed)

� cup oats - rolled (raw)

� cup carrot - finely chopped

� cup spinach - finely chopped

� cup zucchini - finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

Add amaranth and chicken broth to sauce pan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl add meat, cottage cheese, veggies and eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add wheat germ, cooled amaranth and olive oil mix well. Add mixture to loaf pan, bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done.

Salmon Treats

Wheat-Free

1 can salmon with juice (8 oz)

� cup chopped parsley

3 eggs - shells included

� cup sesame seeds ground up in coffee grinder

� cup flax seeds ground up in coffee grinder

2 cups potato flour (2-3)

Put these ingredients into a food processor, mix VERY WELL. Pour potato flour through the opening while still running. Use enough flour to form a dough, like a pie crust, and it rolls into a ball, it is ready to take out.

Place onto potato floured board. Knead more flour into this and when it is at cookie consistancy, it is ready to roll out into about � inch thick. You could use a pizza cutter to make small squares. Or you could attempt a cookie cutter. Bake on cookie sheets with parchment paper. As many as will fit. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Turn and rotate the cookie sheets and bake about another 10 more minutes. To make them harder, turn off oven, leave in whilst oven cools.

Human Food

"This is a great one to make for all those humans, who can munch away happily on a nice thick slice with a lovely cup of tea, whilst watching their puppies at play!"

Miss Kili says: "Hey, thanks Auntie Zoe for the lovely recipe you sent mom, although Balin was a bit disappointed when I wouldn't make it for him".

Auntie Zoe

(Norwich, England)

"We love you Auntie Zoe!"

"Here is a great recipe, which I have made lots of times recently".......Zoe

Ginger Fruit Teabread

50g dried apricots, roughly chopped

50g jumbo sultanas

1-2 tsp ground ginger (according to taste)

50g prunes, roughly chopped

300ml strongly brewed tea without milk, allowed to cool (English Tea)

225g plain white flour

2tsp baking powder

125g muscovado sugar

1 medium egg, beaten

1. Put the dried fruit in a large measuring jug or bowl, pour over the tea and leave to stand for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

2. Preheat the oven to 180c/350F/Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin and line the base with baking paper.

3. Put the flour, baking powder, ginger, sugar and beaten egg into a food processor and blend for a couple of minutes or until well mixed. Add the dried fruits and blend again until mixed.

4. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin, level the surface and brush lightly with water. Place on the centre shelf of the oven for 1.5 hours or until cooked.

5. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10-15 mins. Loosen the edges with a knife and then turn out onto a wire rack to cool.

6. When cool, cut off slices and serve. (Optional: Can be topped with mashed banana)

Healthy, low fat and easy to make. Enjoy!!

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