International Food Receipes

Abhinav Sidana asked:


 

A Natural raw dog food recipe is the best thing for you to make for your dog when you want to provide them a natural diet. Many pet owners do not know about the great benefits that a natural diet can offer their pets or what kind of things should be included in a natural diet. This is where a good raw dog food recipe comes into play.

Dogs are basically hunters by nature but they have been changed to be domestic animals. Since the dog no longer has any need to hunt for food because of the owners feeding them each day, the canine miss out on the raw meat they grew to enjoy. A raw dog food recipe can assist the owner in creating a meal for their canine that gives them the right amount of what they need without all the junk that goes into the typical store brand dog food.

It is essential that dogs get a raw dog food recipe to keep them healthy. In the wild, the hunt produces raw meat that is not cooked like the food is today. Cats can also be fed a raw diet as they come from the same background as the dogs in that they are natural predatory animals.

Ingredients included in a raw dog food recipe might be a raw meat of some kind, pureed vegetables, whole grains which have been cooked, oil, and others. The raw meat is usually form raw chicken or beef.

A raw dog food recipe gives large benefits to your animal. It helps to increase their energy level, a healthy running immune system and digestive tract, teeth and gums that are cleaner looking, skin and coats that appear healthier, and stools that move easier.

Your dog will love this new diet made from the natural things they need and have been deprived of for so long. It gives them a natural diet they can benefit from. By providing your canine with a natural raw dog food recipe each day, you are taking the additives, fillers, preservatives, and other harsh ingredients that could rob him of extra years. So leave the commercial Dog food and prepare Natural raw dog food recipe at home only.

prabakar asked:


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INGREDIENTS:

 

* 1 8- to 9-pound leg of lamb, main bone removed, shank bone intact, tied (your butcher can do this for you)

* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

* 1 1/2 tablespoons dried Greek oregano

* 1 lemon, cut in half

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

* 1/2 cup dry white wine

* 2 1/2 cups chicken stock

* 1/2 cup olive oil

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1. Take the leg of lamb and place on a clean cutting board. In a separate small bowl, mix the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Roll the lemon on cutting board, cut it in half, and squeeze the lemon juice into the bowl; add 1/3 cup of olive oil and mix thoroughly. Massage the entire lamb with the olive oil mixture top to bottom, making sure you get it into the bottom crevices of the lamb.

 

2. Place the lamb in a resealable plastic bag large enough to hold it and remove all the air, or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Place the bag or the wrapped lamb in a baking dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours preferably overnight. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450° F. Remove the lamb from the refrigerator, unwrap and set aside.

 

3. Place a large, heavy-gauge metal roasting pan into the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes.

 

4. Take one tablespoon of olive oil, drizzle it onto the lamb, and then season the lamb with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Rub the salt and pepper and oil into the lamb. Open the oven door and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan; then place the lamb in the pan fat-side down and close the oven door. Roast for 25 minutes; turn the lamb over and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

 

5. Remove the lamb from the oven, pour in the white wine, and add the stock. Turn the temperature down to 400° F and return the pan to the oven. Basting frequently with the juices, roast 30 to 40 minutes, making sure that the pan juices do not dry out (if it looks dry, add additional stock or water as needed).

 

6. Pull out and let rest 15 minutes. Remove the kitchen twine and slice the lamb. Strain the pan juices and serve over lamb. For more details visit http://www.indomunch.com/

 

 

Carol Carvalho asked:


 If you are concerned about the quality of the food you feed your dogs, you may consider making homemade food for them.

Each of my dogs has lived over 15 years and I attribute their long lives to daily exercise and the quality of the food they had been fed. I am not a cook but for over 20 years, I’ve been cooking for my dogs making homemade food for them and this recipe was developed through trial and error over the years. This recipe is by a regular person - not a veterinarian or nutritionist - but by someone who wants to feed their dogs as well as they feed themselves and their family.

I make a large batch of food and then freeze what I do not need immediately. Each dog receives a good-sized portion of this food along with a bit of commercial kibble. A good multi-vitamin is also supplemented every day. Below is the recipe I use for their homemade food.

5 lb. chicken

1 lb. ground beef

1 can chicken broth

1 package frozen peas and carrots

2 c brown rice, uncooked

1/2 c barley, uncooked

1/2 c lentils, uncooked

1/4 c oatmeal, uncooked

1/4 c Cream of Wheat, uncooked

1/2 t oregano

1/2 c parsley, dried

4 eggs

1/4 c oil (flax or fish)

1. Place chicken and beef in an ovenproof dish.

2. Cook chicken and ground beef in oven for about 1 hour at 350 degrees or until the meat is cooked through.

3. Drain the fat off the meat, remove the skin and bones, and break up the meat into bite size pieces.

4. Place all ingredients into a large crock-pot and add enough water to cover.

5. Cook 4 hours on high.

6. Place the food in freezer type containers and freeze what you do not need immediately.

7. Serve with a little commercial kibble if desired.

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Lizzie Novotny asked:


My two Vizsla hunting dogs get homemade dog food twice each day. I mix an adjusted amount with good quality dry kibble.

Homemade dog food can be better than some commercial products. We don’t realize what’s in the food we give our pets. Always inspect the ingredients.

Commercial dog foods can contain preservatives, and are altered by chemical processes that can be unhealthy for dogs. They can also contain processed unknown animal products and fillers that do nothing to contribute to your pet’s health.

To avoid your dogs ingesting unknown dog food ingredients, make your own. Control not only the content, but the quality as well.

Reasons To Consider A Homemade Dog Food

- dog has allergies to food

- persistent skin problems

- gastrointestinal upsets including diarrhea or constipation

- competes in sporting events or working stock and needs strength for endurance

- control of quality and freshness

- nothing processed so food retains all the vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes

Observe your dog to see he is getting his required dog food nutrition.

- shiny coat, illustrious feel

- sparkling eyes

- alert, good energy and activity

- maintain weight without getting fat

- stool firm and consistent

An appropriately balanced dog food recipe contains roughly 40% meat, 30% starch and 30% vegetables.

1. Meat: Any type can be included. Organ meat, such as liver, is particularly healthy for dogs. Bones should be removed as they are a choking hazard. Cook the meat - uncooked meat can contain unhealthy bacteria and possibly parasites.

2. Starch: Most forms are okay - cooked pasta, potatoes, and rice are common choices for homemade dog food.

3. Vegetables: Most types can be used. Do not use onions as they can be toxic. Cook the vegetables - raw veggies can pose a choking hazard.

Recipe For Quick Adult Homemade Dog Food

This recipe will feed a 50 pound adult dog for one day. If your dog in smaller or larger then the 50 pounds, adjust the amount of ingredients. You can cook enough for many days, divide accordingly and freeze the rest. This food has No preservatives, so refrigerate the fresh food for 3 days maximum. The human vitamin supplement Theragran-M Advanced and calcium carbonate (example: Tums) can be found in any pharmacy.

- 5 oz. dark meat chicken or turkey beef or fish

- 2 1/8 cups cooked brown rice

- 1 tsp. corn oil

- 1/2 tsp. salt

- 2 pills Theragran-M Advanced (crushed)

- 2100 milligrams calcium carbonate (crushed)

Directions:

1. Cook rice until done.

2. Bake your meat, poultry, or fish choice 325 degrees for 30 minutes.

3. Crush human vitamins and “Tums”.

4. Mix all ingredients.

Pay attention to your dog’s response to the new dog food recipes you use. There may be items they refuse to eat or have reactions to a particular food. Try something else in their place, such as substitute chicken for turkey or rice for potatoes. Be aware for changes in your dog’s behavior, especially things such as excessive scratching. This could indicate an allergy to one of the foods you are using.

Homemade dog food recipes generally cause fewer allergic reactions than commercial brands. Plus, by making dog food recipes at home, you can control the proportion of different ingredients. This can be very important to working and sporting breeds that may require more nutrients for their active lifestyles.

While in the kitchen, why not whip up some dog biscuits. Recipes can be found on the Internet, or try your library. Here is an easy dog biscuit recipe, use it for training or a treat. I have never met a dog who didn’t love his cheese!

Any Cheese Biscuits

- 1 cup all purpose flour

- 1 cup whole wheat flour

- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or any cheese in the fridge)… dogs Love any type of cheese!

- 2 tbsp. butter

- 3/4 cup milk, lowfat

- grated parmesan for topping (if you have it on hand)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Mix all flours and cheese together in a food processor (or by hand, mix well).

3. Add softened butter and milk, mix well.

4. Roll out on a surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.

5. Cut into shapes, squares is fine.

6. Place on greased baking surface.

7. Bake for 15 to 29 minutes or until golden brown.

8. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Always check with your Veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet. For any type of dog, homemade dog food is a good choice to ensure they live a long, happy, and healthy life.