For freezing

Chicken, cabbage and mushroom stew This slow-cooked chicken stew brings lean poultry protein, fibre-rich vegetables and an ancient grain base together in a nourishing meal. Savoy cabbage and celery provide structural fibre and micronutrients, chestnut mushrooms contribute B vitamins and [...]

Goose and vegetables This slow-cooked goose and vegetable stew is designed as a functional building block rather than a complete meal. Wild goose is an unfamiliar protein for many of us: age, activity level and toughness are unknowns, so this [...]

Beef and ginger stew This slow-cooked beef, swede and ginger stew is designed as a robust, savoury building block rather than a stand-alone carbohydrate base. Long cooking extracts collagen and flavour from the beef while swede and celery provide low-glycaemic [...]

Chicken and amaranth: the combination This simple, slow-cooked combination layers chicken thigh fillet over a base of finely chopped Brussels sprouts, fennel, carrots and celery, stirred through with amaranth. The long cooking time enhances digestibility and allows water-soluble compounds from [...]

Fish and chicken training treats These mixed-protein training treats are formulated as functional food for active dogs, combining the palatability of chicken with the nutrient density and slow-release profile of fish, sorghum, buckwheat and chia. They offer a firm, cohesive [...]

Fish mix treats These fish-based training treats were created as functional food for active dogs, offering flavour and nutritional density without empty calories. They combine palatability with a firm texture, making them easy to slice and ideal for quick rewards [...]

Chicken and banana treats These chicken and banana treats are moderate-fat functional food offering flavour and nutritional value without empty calories. They contribute high-quality protein and omega-3s, support digestive stability through the fibre profile, which avoids common filler flours. Great [...]

Seb's get well beef stew Our friend Seb was in the wars for a while this year. Fortunately, a diagnosis was eventually reached, he went under the knife and now the whole episode is in the rear view mirror. But [...]

Steaming and stacking Monday morning is generally the time for steaming and stacking for the week or fortnight ahead. Steaming is considered one of the best methods because it retains water-soluble vitamins (B and C) and minerals that can be [...]

Minced beef and noodles This is a 'recipe', if you can call it that, which takes literally five minutes to prepare. And a couple of minutes to cool. It is quick, clean and nourishing. Lightly browned minced beef,  mixed with [...]

Pill carriers from leftovers Here's an idea for cheap, easy pill carriers that uses up leftovers and can be frozen for easy use. Like many other pet owners, I've tried wrapping pills in soft substances like pate and once [...]

Well Dog Freezer Staples Practically every cook I know of, from home cooks to celebrity cooks, extols the importance of pantry staples. Which is why I've listed the dry staples in the Well Dog Pantry Staples on this site for [...]

A special strawberry-based recipe for International World Dog Day.   It's summer, strawberries and watermelon are in season and we're always on the lookout for hydrating and refreshing recipes for hot, sunny days. It was a coincidence that these heart [...]

Watermelon for hydration and vitality   "When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat." Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson (Hartford, Conn.: American Publishing Company, 1894). Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus), with its vibrant red flesh and refreshing taste, has been [...]

Super-easy and healthy This super-easy recipe for chia ices is a great way of providing a really healthy treat that dogs love. A basic mix is made of only three ingredients, to which you can add optional ingredients to flavour [...]

The arrival of warm weather prompted a search through last year's recipes for some summer ideas. The broccoli booster was a definite favourite with all dogs who tried it last summer. And being a beautiful dark green, they even look [...]

Using scraps and leftovers Who doesn't have scraps of food left over from time to time? And what normally happens to them? You know what I mean, the scrapings we don't know what to do with, those spoonfuls of food [...]

Fishy freekeh This topping uses up some poached salmon and fish stock from the freezer, so it's "double fish". I must admit, I get great satisfaction from creating toppings that use up leftovers. It's so rewarding, making something that doesn't [...]

The lima bean Lima beans (sometimes called butter beans) are a great source of protein and fibre. They aren't just rich in vitamins and minerals like manganese: dried lima beans also provide an essential amino acid called lysine, which supports [...]

Banana and chicken Yes, I know. Banana and chicken?? The suggestion raised eyebrows when I mentioned it during our morning walk. I think what triggered the idea was childhood memories of curries with sliced banana as a side. From what [...]

Beef, cauliflower and pumpkin We are lucky enough to be given a lot of beef bones from time to time, which means we have a constant supply of quality beef broth. Good beef bones with bone marrow make an [...]

Veggie treats Frozen veggie treats are cheap and cheerful: they are also a healthy, hydrating, low-calorie, fun treat for dogs. At the same time very offer numerous benefits, from dental health to a healthy gut. Vegetables like carrots, celery, sweet [...]

This should really be called collagen broth, it's so gelatinous! I mean – just look! We used to say that a builder's brew was when the tea was strong enough to stand your spoon up in it.  This home-made [...]

Bananas: healthy and convenient Bananas are a really healthy and useful ingredient: easy to freeze (see below) and a very convenient option. They are one of the most versatile and useful ingredients for baked and frozen treats. This cheerful yellow [...]

Turmeric, ginger and beetroot jellies These jellies are a convenient treat, easy to make and the basis contains just three ingredients. You can always add optional ingredients if you have leftovers in the fridge to experiment with. Jellies Jellies can [...]

White leftovers Every white hath its black, and every sweet its sour Proverb: (c 1400) This week I seemed to have a lot of "white" leftovers: celeriac, cauliflower and kohlrabi (and sweet potato, which strictly speaking isn't  white, but never [...]

Beef bone broth Beef bone broth is a great staple in the Well Dog Pantry. As versatile as it is nutritional, it can add taste and goodness to all sorts of goodies; in the summer it's a useful standby in [...]

Beef bones in a broth Any broth is great source of hydration, especially for dogs that don't drink enough water. In addition, broths are full of vitamins and minerals, collagen, glucosamine and chondroitin. All of these support joint health and [...]

Pumpkin juice, salmon and split pea jellies Pumpkin juice is the basis of these healthy jelly treats. I've written about the nutritional virtues of pumpkin and how to roast it in preparation for the onwards chain of "circular cooking", in jellies, [...]

Swede: versatility The humble swede, or rutabaga, is a highly nutritious vegetable which, like many other traditional or 'forgotten' vegetables, is often overlooked. Value That was borne out only recently in the local Cash and Carry. As I unloaded my [...]