Cheesy Dog Treats

I found this on Paula Deen's web page and thought we would also give them a try since I know they love love cheese. They I would have to say smelled the best going into the oven  and I think they will be the favorite overall.

Ingredients

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup all Wheat flour
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1/2 cup water

How To

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

- In a large bowl, mix cheese with oil. 

- Stir in flour, dry milk, and salt until blended.

- Add water and knead until dough comes together. 

- Roll out the dough and cut into shapes or like I always do I placed it in the brownie pan for about 25 to 30 minutes.

Enjoy!!!!

Gimme Kisses Cookies

The next set that we worked on were called Gimme Kisses Cookies. I am not sure how they will go over with them.  They are the ones I am sending down as the "odd ball" due to they don't really have anything they really love in it. I will let you know what they think of them.

More treats for us!

INGREDIENTS

2 C. whole wheat flour

1 C. rolled oats

1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes or fresh parsley

2 large eggs

1/2 C. water

1/2 C. non-fat dry milk

1 C. peanut butter

INSTRUCTIONS

- Preheat oven to 300'

- In large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients then in a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly add in water and peanut putter butter.

- Gently add the wet to the dry ingredients

- Then you can roll out the dough and cut into different shape or as I have done in the past placed in my brownie pan for about 20-30 min.

Enjoy!!!

Peanut Butter / Banana Dog Treats

I am still working on sending treats down south. Today I worked on different kinds, the first was a Peanut Butter / Banana combination.  I know they like Peanut Butter so I think this on will go over well with them. The trick with this one is that is has flax seed in it. When I was reading the ingredients I had no idea what is was or where to find it. While looking at the local Hy-Vee we found it in the Organic section and they have many different kinds to pick from. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ banana
• ⅓ cup peanut butter - creamy
• 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
• ¼ cup almond milk 

How to:

- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

- Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.

- Mix ingredients together thoroughly using a mixer until well combined.

- Like have done on the last two posts, I used my "brownie pan" so they would all be even.  As I have said before you can roll them out and then use cookie cutters if you want them in different shapes.

- Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!

Cheddar and Applesauce Dog Biscuits

Second batch that I will be sending south to my favorite four legged friends are Cheddar and Applesauce Biscuits. I know that they love cheese however they don't have that much in it and with the mix of applesauce I hope they go over well with them.

What is needed -

- 2 tablespoons water

- 3 tablespoons applesauce (I just bought one jar of baby food)

- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese

- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

How to make Cheddar and Applesauce Biscuits -

- Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl

- Mix well and then you can cut them how ever you would like, I placed them in a brownie pan just like I did for the Sweet Potato Dog Treats.

- Place on oven at 350' for about 10-15 minutes and then let them cool for about an hour so they will harden.

Sweet Potato Treats

My sister and her boyfriend, Nick, both have four legged friends that I love love to spoil!!! As Lilly knows and Bailey is coming to find out when I am around they get lots of belly rubbing and more then usual treats. Also around the holidays get their fair share of gifts in the giving as well. After looking on Pinterest I (with Kevin's help) decided that I was going to make them some homemade treats and ship them down. I am also going to try and make Lilly a frozen Birthday cake when she is back in Iowa to see me next - I know scary. I will let you know how it comes out!

For the Sweet Potato Treats you will need the following - 

-Whole Wheat Flower

- 2 4oz. jars of Sweet Potato Baby Food

How To-

- Empty the Sweet Potato Baby Food and 2 cups of Whole Wheat Flower until mixed well together. 

- Next on a lightly flowed area Knead dough.

- I like to use a brownie pan so they all come out the same size and they don't fight however you can cut them into different shapes if you would like.

- Place in oven at 350'F for about 20-25 Minutes.

Then let you pup enjoy!

I will be sending mine off in a box in a few days - let me know how your pup likes them if you decide to try and I will let you know if "my" dogs like them!

Rascal

Today is National Dog day! This is a very hard blog to post. Some of you may or may not know that about a month ago my sister became mom to a new pup. She had fallen in love with him while she was working with the The New Nodaway Humane Society in Maryville, MO. His name was Rascal and he was a 7 year old pitbull. You can read the complete story at the link below.

Erin's Web Page

I was very lucky to meet him and Kevin and I also fell in love with him very quickly. If my homeowners association would have let us, I think Kevin and I might have taken him in.

Rascal with his brother and sister.

Well this past week he got very very sick and he had to grow some wings. Nick and Erin made the very brave and hard decision to end his suffering and put him to rest with God. He truly was amazing and we were very lucky to spend the time with him we had. We we all miss him so much. 

In honor of Rascal please think of making a small donation to the Nodaway Humane Society where he is from. They are a very small organization and would be very grateful for your support. I have provided their link below.

Nodaway Humane Society

Love this photo of him!

Erin and happy Rascal!

Sleepy Puppy.

Rascal has Style!

Family <3

RIP Rascal - Aunt Emi and Uncle Kevin love you!