Dogs Love Stuffed Dumplings
A Word for the Wise
As a training technique so your dog does not become a problem beggar: Avoid feeding the dog from the table, or under the table as kids have been known to do, unless you want to turn your pet into the pest at mealtimes. Whenever you share, do so in a place that's removed from the dining area, perhaps before or after you have eaten. It's important to feed your dog out of his own bowl, not from the table. Also, don't let your dog see you take food from the table and place it into his bowl. Always take the food into the kitchen and wait a few minutes before putting it into his bowl and offering it to him. Have him sit, put the bowl down and have him wait to eat until you say okay. It teaches impulse control to your dog.
Carnivore and Omnivore
Meat, veggies or fruits? Dogs eat it all. They are not just meat eaters. Vegetables, fruits, grains, and herbs are sources of nutrients that your dog simply cannot get from eating a diet of commercial dog food. Keep in mind that vegetables and fruits are "live" foods filled with enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that disappear after heating and processing. Beside their nutritional value, they possess the quality of freshness, not found in commercial dog food. So when you can add some grated carrots or small chunks of apple. A big broccoli stalk is a good treat too. Fresh is good for enzyme action in your dogs intestines. Remember: dogs can NOT eat onions. It' toxic to dogs.
A Tip about Preparation
Preparing your dog's food in a microwave is not recommended. Microwave cooking destroys many important nutrients. Just two seconds can destroy all the enzymes in grains and vegetables. Using plastic dishes in the microwave can also cause plastic molecules to end up in the food.
Stuffed Doggy Dumplings; something yummy in each bite
The Dough:
1 1/2 c. oat flour
1 1/2 c. brown rice flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1/2 c. chicken broth
Filling Suggestions:
Canned pumpkin
Cheese cubes (cheddar is a favorite)
Small peeled apple pieces
Beef (cooked and ground in small pieces)
Turkey ( cooked like the beef)
Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
Peanut Butter, unsalted
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine all dough ingredients, not water yet, together.
Add water slowly and mix until a dough forms. You may or may not need all the water. Make a good dough consistency and roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4" thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of an upside-down glass to cut 2 1/4" circles. Place a small amount of your choice of filling in the center and press the edges up and together making a little bundle. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place them close on the sheet, they don't grow as they cook.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Use them up because they don't last a long time. You will have a very happy dog. Have fun.
