TURKEY TERRINE
A recipe that can be used as a celebratory treat for your dog on Christmas day.
Choose lean meat, as any fats will be released whilst cooking and make the terrine oily and only cook with a bone-free mince.
This recipe can be made as a raw or cooked terrine.
A recipe that can be used as a celebratory treat for your dog on Christmas day.
Choose lean meat, as any fats will be released whilst cooking and make the terrine oily and only cook with a bone-free mince.
Ingredients
1lb raw minced bone free turkey or free range chicken.
2 free range eggs, beaten
200g of cooked, well drained, seasonal vegetables (parsnip, carrot, broccoli, kale etc)
50g of boiled, sweet potato (mashed or thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon of Hedgerow Hounds herbal blend.
Optional- 150g of chopped chicken livers
How to make
Line a loaf tin with baking parchment or lightly grease with coconut oil.
Transfer the meat and optional liver into a large mixing bowl and stir in the beaten eggs to combine.
Pour half the mixture into the tin, levelling off and pressing down firmly with the back of a large spoon. Place a layer of chopped vegetables, then pour in the remaining meat mix, firming down as before.
Bake in the centre of a preheated oven at 180c for approximately 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and leave for a few minutes. While still warm, gently drain off any excess oil that may be trapped in the tin. Set aside for 30 minutes until cool. It is easier to divide into individual portions if the loaf is placed in the fridge before slicing.
The loaf will keep in the fridge for 5-7 days or you could make it in advance, pop it in the freezer and defrost the day before use.
It will provide a nutritious, tasty, moist meal for your dogs to enjoy.
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Pumpkin Puree for Dogs
Pumpkins are everywhere at the moment, and they are at their cheapest in Autumn. It’s a great opportunity to make some pumpkin puree for your dog.
Making pumpkin puree for your dog is a cheap and easy way to ease an upset tummy and add valuable fibre to your pet’s meals.
Pumpkin is high in both soluble & insoluble fibre. This makes it ideal for absorbing excess water, as in diarrhoea, and adding bulk to the stool if dealing with constipation.
The fibre in pumpkin acts as a prebiotic to feed the good gut bacteria and to aid in balancing the microbiome.
It is low in calories, low carb and high in antioxidants, particularly beta-carotene.
You will need:
A Pumpkin or Butternut Squash
Boiling water - Enough to cover the chopped pumpkin in the pan
Colander or drainer
Small pots or large ice cube moulds.
How to:
Chop into large slices and then peel off the rind. Scoop out & discard any seeds.
Cut into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
Simmer until the pumpkin is tender, and then drain well.
Mash with a fork or potato masher.
Freeze in small individual pots or larger ice cube trays, which can be thawed quickly when needed.
If you want to make your dog a tummy-soothing meal, there is a recipe here using pumpkin, chicken, or white fish. https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/news/pumpkin-chicken-mash
Pumpkin Chicken Mash
A soothing and comforting meal for when tummy trouble strikes!
A soothing and comforting meal for when tummy trouble strikes!
You will need:
1 Small skinless chicken breast or Cod/Coley portion if your dog is sensitive to chicken.
Pumpkin or Butternut Squash peeled & diced around 400g
1 Small celery stick, finely chopped
A quarter teaspoon of fennel seeds, lightly crushed
How to:
Place the diced squash into a saucepan, cover with boiling water, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until soft.
Put the skinless chicken breast into another pan of boiling water along with the chopped celery and the crushed fennel seeds and simmer for around 15 minutes.
Drain the squash in a colander and allow to sit for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture then mash with the back of a fork or use a potato ricer.
Drain the chicken and celery.
Thinly slice or cube the chicken breast and stir into the pumpkin mash.
Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
This recipe is not a complete and balanced meal, but it is extremely useful to feed in small portions if your dog has a sudden tummy upset or is a little off-colour. It is light, easily digested, and tempting for fussy or shy eaters.
If you have the Digest & Rest blend, then a little stirred into the mash will be very soothing to the gut, https://www.hedgerowhounds.co.uk/products/digest-and-rest
The chicken and pumpkin mash will keep in the fridge for up to five days or can be frozen in small individual pots for later use.
Caroline Hearn- Hedgerow Hounds
Sweet Potato Bites
These tasty treats take no time to prepare and will keep in the fridge for up to seven days.
Sweet potato is a member of the bindweed family and provides a good source of fibre and the antioxidant Beta-carotene.
These tasty treats take no time to prepare and will keep in the fridge for up to seven days.
Sweet potato is a member of the bindweed family and provides a good source of fibre and the antioxidant Beta-carotene.
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked, drained & mashed sweet potato.
Half a cup of coconut flour plus a little extra for dusting.
1 level teaspoon of melted coconut oil
Half a teaspoon of Greens, Seeds & Superfoods, or finely chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
Half a teaspoon of nutter butter (Pip & Nut do a great range which are palm oil & xylitol free)
Half a teaspoon of chia seeds
How to make:
Place all the ingredients into a bowl, and thoroughly stir until they are combined.
With a spoon, scoop out an amount that is a suitable size for your dog. If you make larger ones, they can easily be broken up after chilling.
Roll the mixture in the palm of your hand until it forms a ball, use a light dusting of flour if necessary.
Place in the fridge to set for 1 hour before serving.
Keep in the fridge and use within 7 days. They also freeze well and are best used within 4 months.
Caroline Hearn ~ Hedgerow Hounds
Liver Brownie Training Treats
Delicious, tempting liver brownies will make even the cheekiest hound pay attention!
These irresistible liver treats are very high value but be mindful that they are moorish and rich so too many will can loose stools.
Delicious, tempting liver brownies will make even the cheekiest hound pay attention!
For the Liver Brownie recipe you will need:
Raw liver 250g (lamb, chicken or beef)
Flour 200g (buckwheat , spelt or flour of choice)
Free range beaten eggs x 3 medium
Oatmeal or gluten free porridge oats 100g
Softened coconut oil x 1 teaspoon
Baking tray 10 inch
Baking parchment
Food processor
Mixing bowl
Sealed container or freezer bags
Preheat the oven 180c/ fan 160c or gas 4
Line a 10 inch baking tray with very lightly oiled baking parchment. In the food processor add the liver, eggs, coconut oil and pulse until it forms a smooth pate consistency.
Either add the flour and oats into the processor or if you prefer tip out the wet ingredients into a bowl and then fold in the flour and oats with a spoon. If you feel the mixture is a little too dry then a splash of warm water will loosen it slightly.
Pour the ingredients into the prepared tin, level off with a palate knife or the back of a large spoon. Place on the middle shelf of a preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and while still in the tray, leave on a wire rack to cool.
Cut to the required size to suit your dog and if using as training treats then squares are best. You can then break off tiny amounts to use as a reward, they have a strong taste and aroma, so a little goes a long way!
Keep the brownies in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. They can be frozen in bags so you just take out what you need for that day and they defrost quickly.
Head Chef ~ Hedgerow Hounds
Tranquil Calming Treats
Perfect for when your dog needs additional emotional support or a lovely bedtime treat.
Make your own calming treats for when your dog needs a little more emotional support and perfect for a bedtime nibble.
You will need:
2 Level tablespoons of Hedgerow Hounds Tranquil blend or 2 chamomile teabags
250g Flour of choice and a little extra for dusting
125g Gluten free porridge oats
1 cup of Oat, Coconut or Goats milk
1 beaten egg (free range)
1 level teaspoon of Chia seeds
Optional 1 level teaspoon of Almond nut butter (must be xylitol and palm oil free) Pip & Nut is great
Baking tray and rolling pin
Coconut oil for lightly greasing the tray or baking parchment
How to make:
Place the Tranquil blend or tear open the Chamomile tea bags, into the flour, with the beaten egg, oats, nut butter and chia seeds. Gradually add in the milk, while stirring, until a dough starts to form.
Knead and bring the dough together to form a ball.
Lightly dust the surface and rolling pin and roll out the dough to an even thickness.
With your favourite cookie cutter shapes, cut out and place onto the baking tray which is either lightly oiled or preferably lined with baking parchment.
Re-knead the dough and roll out again to use the dough up, if necessary.
Place on the middle shelf of a preheated oven 180c (160c for fan oven) for approximately 15-20 mins until lightly golden in colour. Cooking time depends on how thick you have made your treats.
Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the tray or place on a wire rack.
When completely cold transfer into airtight containers.
Use within 2 weeks or freeze for approx. one month
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Green Dog Pesto - Spring
Spring brings with it lots of vibrant new growth, both in the veg patch and in the wild. It`s too good an opportunity to miss!
Full of fresh green goodness, this smoothie recipe for your dog, has a little twist in the form of added nuts and seeds.
Almonds are rich in vitamin E and Magnesium and Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and selenium. As an alternative to almonds, a brazil nut can be added, but avoid using macadamia or any salted nuts.
At this time of year there is no shortage of seasonal greens, but the following are favourites of mine. Choose a few leaves from the following or add one or two to your dogs usual veggie blend.
Parsley, Basil, Little Gem or Coz lettuce, Wild Garlic, Dandelion leaves, Watercress, Cleavers, Spinach, Chard, Spring Greens, Asparagus stalks.
Many of these are easy to grow at home or can be foraged for and when freshly picked are even more nutritious.
You will need
A selection of Summer greens (approximately 2 cups full)
2 whole, un-blanched Almonds
5 Pumpkin seeds
Splash of water or make a tea from a Hedgerow Hounds herbal blend, Greens, Seeds & Superfoods or Natures Bounty as an example.
How to Make:
Place your selected leaves and any veggies into a smoothie maker or blender and add enough water or your herb tea to blend into a thick puree consistency.
Keep in the fridge and use within 2 days or freeze in individual moulds for later use
If your dog is new to eating vegetables, then start off with small amounts and gradually increase over a week or two. Steamed or pulped, (low GI and low starch) vegetables can make up around 10%-15% of your dogs meals and are a nice addition to any diet.
Caroline Hearn – Hedgerow Hounds