Super Simple Kosher for Passover Dog Food Recipe

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Homemade Kosher for Passover Dog Food Recipes - Photos ©Malysa Stratton Louk. All rights reserved.

As Passover preparations begin, all chametz must be removed from the home. It may not be eaten or owned, and it is forbidden to benefit in any way from chametz during Pesach. Since most commercially produced dog foods contain chametz, this leaves the family dog with nothing to eat.

Making homemade dog food has many nutritional benefits as well as giving dog owners the assurance that their pet is receiving wholesome foods without artificial ingredients. Making homemade meatloaf and stew for the family dog are simple and easy. The following recipes may be made in large quantities, separated into daily or weekly portions, and frozen until needed.

The meatloaf, stew and treat recipes here contain no chametz, although they may contain kitniyot which is allowable to own and derive benefit from its use as long as it is not used for human consumption. These recipes are great for Passover and can also be used year round to feed the family dog. And the best part? It’s Super Simple and Kosher Too!

Super Simple Kosher for Passover Gizmo’s Favorite Meatloaf

Using fresh ingredients in this recipe is essential to derive the full flavor and texture for the meatloaf. Any combination and variety of vegetables can be used depending on the dog’s personal preference and fresh vegetables in season. It is important to note that onions should never be used in preparing dog food as onions can be fatal to dogs.

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds Kosher Turkey or Chicken
• 2 cups Long Grain Brown Rice
• 2 cups Reserved Cooking Liquid
• 1 cup Parsley
• 1 head Fresh Garlic
• 4 cups Fresh Vegetables – corn, peas, carrots, asparagus stems, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach
• I can Pureed Pumpkin
• 1 can Pureed Sweet Potato
• 5 Eggs

Procedure:

1. Boil turkey or chicken in a large stalk pot with enough water to just cover the poultry. Bring it to a rapid boil, cover and simmer until thoroughly cooked and tender, separating itself from the bones.
2. Remove meat from the stock pot, reserving the cooking liquid. Cooking liquid can also be saved to use as a stock for Doggy Delight Lamb and Beef Stew or mixed in with the dog’s dry dog food before Passover.
3. Bring two cups cooking liquid to a boil, add long grain rice. Cover and simmer rice 30 to 45 minutes until tender.
4. Remove meat from the bones and shred into small pieces.
5. Prepare fresh vegetables by cutting into small chunks, approximately ¼ to ½ inch thickness and length.
6. Peel garlic cloves and finely chop or press through a garlic press.
7. In a large bowl or pot, combine shredded poultry, cooked rice, parsley, chopped garlic, chopped vegetables, pureed pumpkin, pureed sweet potatoes and eggs.
8. Mix by hand until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
9. Prepare meatloaf mixture in three 9 inch loaf pans.
10. Bake in 375 degree oven for an hour to an hour and half.
11. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Super Simple Kosher for Passover Doggy Delight Lamb and Beef Stew

This recipe is best made using fresh vegetables. By making both meatloaf and stew the same day, leftover cooking liquid from the meatloaf can be used in the stew for added flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 large Russet Potatoes
• 2 large Sweet Potatoes
• 3 large Carrots
• 1 cup Broccoli
• 1 cup Cauliflower
• 1 cup Green beans
• 1 cup Long Grain White or Brown Rice

Procedure:

1. Lightly brown lamb and beef in a skillet, breaking up any large chunks; do not drain fat.
2. Peel potatoes and prepare all vegetables into ½ to 1 inch chunks.
3. In a large stockpot, boil potatoes with enough water (or reserved cooking liquid from meatloaf) to reach about two inches over the potatoes.
4. Allow potatoes to boil for 5 minutes and add remaining vegetables; boil an additional 5 minutes.
5. Add ground meat, including fat and juices, to the stock pot. Add more hot water if needed, ensuring water level is approximately two inches above vegetables.
6. Return to a boil, add uncooked rice. Cover and simmer 45 minutes to an hour until rice is thoroughly cooked.
7. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Super Simple Kosher for Passover Peanut Butter and Banana Matzah Treats to Bark For

This is a quick treat that can be prepared as needed or several can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two.

Ingredients:

• Banana
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Matzoh

Procedure:

1. Break matzoh into portion sized serving pieces. Matzoh breaks easily, try to make the pieces as uniform as possible.
2. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter on each matzoh piece.
3. Thinly slice banana and place onto a piece of matzoh.
4. Cover the banana slice with another piece of peanut butter covered matzoh forming a sandwich.
5. Serve immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container.

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