Lucky Puppy Magazine Winter 2016 | Page 16

Fruit can be hard to come by this time of year and eating plain apples can get a little boring. Cooking apples brings out their natural sweetness, and the tang from the cranberries will add a little zing and color to your holiday table. CranberryApple Crisp INGREDIENTS Sauce l 6 medium apples, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces l 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries l 1⁄2 cup water l 1⁄2 cup honey Topping 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 tablespoon honey 1 ⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ginger l l l l l directions 1. Place all sauce ingredients into a medium saucepan and bri ng to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. • You can eat the sauce as is, but if you want to take it to the next level, add the topping. 2. Mix all ingredients for the topping in a small bowl. Scoop sauce into ramekins and sprinkle the oat mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 to 10 minutes, until topping is brown. 3. Cool before serving to your pup, but humans can eat it warm and add a scoop of ice cream. Turkey Stew pictured on page 12 Thick, hearty, and packed with vegetables, this warm and versatile winter stew is a dish that will quickly become a tradition for you and your dog. Use up your holiday leftovers with this great recipe. INGREDIENTS l 2 pounds cooked turkey l 1 small butternut squash, meat, chopped into 2-inch pieces l 3 1⁄2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock l 1 pound white or yellow potatoes, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces l 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces peeled and chopped into 2-inch pieces l 2 sprigs each, rosemary and thyme, leaves removed from the stem l 1 cup frozen peas l 1 cup frozen green beans *Don’t have one of the veggies listed? No problem! You can use any dog-friendly veggie you have in your fridge. 14 directions 1. Put potatoes, carrots, squash, and herbs in a large pot and cover with the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until veggies are tender. 2. Add frozen peas, green beans, and chopped turkey and simmer for another 10 minutes. 3. Allow to cool and thicken before serving to your dog. For humans, season with salt and pepper to taste. luckypuppymag.com 12x15RecipesJB-MLK.indd 14 9/15/16 8:41 AM