Matthews Dog

Much like childcare and all the advice that goes with it, there is a wealth of advice and commercially produced food available for puppies. Whilst much of what’s on offer is very good, there is nothing stopping you from making your own puppy food and freezing a batch. Like children, puppies will have likes and dislikes and while no one wants a fussy eater it is well to provide the puppy with a range of tastes so that he doesn’t get stuck on one thing only. Scout’s favourite meals are chicken dinners, tuna pasta, spaghetti bolognese, and lamb with rice. These are all left overs from family meals; mixed in with her kibble she is thriving very well. One of her favourite special recipes created just for her is meaty pasta aka Spaghetti Bolognese:

Scout’s Favourite Recipe:

Spaghetti Bolognese.

Ingredients:

800g frozen beef mince (approx £3)
2 tins chopped tomatoes (£1)
Dry spaghetti (80p)
5 teaspoons of brown sugar (approx 20p)

Method:

In a large pan dry fry the mince, draining the fat off as it is cooking
As the mince is frying, put a large pan of water on to boil
Whilst it’s boiling snap the spaghetti into pieces, about 2 centimetres in length
Put the spaghetti pieces into the boiling water, and cook according to the packet instructions
Add the tinned tomatoes to the meat, along with the sugar, stir thoroughly and allow to simmer gently
When the spaghetti is cooked add to the Bolognese mixture
Give the sauce a good stir and simmer gently for a couple of minutes.
Allow to cool
Divide into portion sized amounts for freezing.