Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way

Loafin' Dog Mutt Loaf A definite fourpawsup favoriteand we're not kitten! Makes 8 minimuttloaves They might be Chihuahuasize loaves, but they pack a Great Dane-size flavor. Versatile and tasty, use them as a proteinpacked meal or snackand no need to wash the plate...it'll be licked clean. This will have your dog grinning from ear to ear. Ears to you, kid! 1 pound ground chicken 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a shallow baking pan with nonstick vegetable spray. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well with your hands. Shape the mixture into eight 2 x 30inch mini loaves. Space the loaves evenly on the baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until fully cooked (155F on an instant-read thermometer.) Cool completely before serving. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Salivatin' Serving Suggestion: Ground turkey may be substituted for the chicken. Yappetizers A dog can express more with his tail in minutes than his owner can express with his tongue in hours. Unknown There must be a thousand and one reasons to whip up a tray of yappetizers, the little snacks intended to whet the appetite (as if our dogs need more motivation forthatto happen!). Any time dogs are gathered together is a doggone good opportunity to have a few snacks around, or even when your dog is home alone with you and you just want a change of pace from your usual treat. Some occasions just cry out for a special snack: first visit to the vet's office, obedience school graduation, welcome home from the kennel (what better way to apologize?), the birthday party for the dog next door, congratulations on the nine new puppieswhen you think of it, what occasionisn'ta good excuse for a fresh-baked snack? The followingyappetizer recipes are meant toarffer inspiration for those occasions when loveand furis in the air. Mad Dogs and Englishmen Savory Scones The ideal snack for British breeds and dogs who like to hightail it to high tea. Makes 12 hairistocratic scones There's nothing like high tea at London's famous Battersea Dogs' Homethepupand circumstance, the plummy accents ("I say, old boy, fetch me one of those rawhide sticks, would you? There's a good chap...")--and the mad-dog rush for the savory scones that makes American football look like a...well, like a tea party! 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup grated light cheddar cheese 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons skim milk Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick vegetable spray. Stir together the flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Pour the olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until thoroughly blended. Stir in the cheese and chicken. Add 1/2 cup milk to make a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. With a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 3/4inch thickness. Cut into 2inch rounds with a cookie cutter or glass and place on the baking sheet. Brush each biscuit with the remaining milk and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese bits begin to bubble and lightly brown. Cool to room temperature before serving.Beckloff, Mark is the author of 'Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way', published 0014 under ISBN 9780767918190 and ISBN 0767918193.