Get Ready for Grrrrilling!

by Deb Dempsey
Photos by Heather Green

This time of year we spend a lot of time outdoors, cooking on the grill. My curious dogs are always at my feet and I love knowing that they're eating as healthy as I am.   Give these recipes a try or use them for inspiration to treat your dog to real food as often as you can. Just remember that dogs can't have onions of any kind.

Woof Kabobs

These Woof kabobs can just as easily cook alongside shish kabobs destined for your two-legged family. you'll probably want to season your portion with sea salt and cracked black pepper.  

organic boneless, skinless Chicken, cubed
Grass-fed Steak, cubed
organic baby potatoes, boiled & cooled organic zucchini, sliced in chunks
organic yellow Squash, sliced in chunks
organic Mushrooms
organic peppers, multi-colors for more variety
olive oil

soak wooden skewers in water a few hours before grilling to help prevent burning.   string a variety of the above items on skewers and brush with olive oil. cook on a pre-heated grill until chicken is cooked through.   cool slightly, remove from skewers and serve on a bed of brown rice or kibble.   (cut ingredients up even smaller for mini woof kabobs. they'll cook faster too!)

Grilled Veggie Delight

If your dog is on a diet, this is a great way to incorporate more veggies into his diet. this also makes a great vegetar ­ian stir-fry for your family. finish with a splash of soy sauce, chopped green onions and serve over brown rice for two-legged diners.

organic Summer Squash (zucchini or yellow squash)
organic Sweet bell peppers (red, green, orange or yellow)
organic Green beans, ends snapped off
organic Carrots
organic Mushrooms
organic Asparagus
Coconut oil

Jullienne summer squashes, sweet bell peppers, and carrots into long, thin slices. snap the ends off the green beans and slice the mush ­rooms. cut asparagus into 2-3 pieces. Melt coconut oil, pour in a small bowl and toss with veggies. preheat grill with basket or grilling tray on top. pour veggie mixture on grill and toss occasionally until veggies soften and cook through.   remove from grill and cool slightly before serving over kibble. (If you're feeding smaller dogs, chop the grilled veggies into more manage ­able pieces.) Note: this can also be cooked on the stovetop with a grill pan or wok.