Dog Treats for Lily

I decided to try making Lily some homemade dog treats since they are getting to be a thing these days.  Healthier for the dog and less expensive besides.  Tonight I had some energy so made a batch.  They actually smelled good baking, probably from the cinnamon and pumpkin/peanut butter, so hope she likes them.  They came together super fast and I had all the ingredients already in my cupboard.  

HOMEMADE DOG TREATS:

2 cups flour (preferably whole wheat)

3/4 cup rolled oats

2 eggs

1 cup pumpkin

3 Tablespoons peanut butter

1/2 tsp cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Mix above ingredients in a large bowl.  adding the eggs that have been whisked slightly.  combine with your hands if hard to stir completely.  

3. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick sheet.

4.  Use your favorite cookie cutter and apply to a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. or even directly onto sheet if you don't have that.

5.  Bake for 40 minutes or until done.  Let cool well.  store in a sealable bag or container for up to a week. 

 

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD

 A friend of mine on Facebook posted this recipe last week and I just had to try it (it's corn season in Minnesota).  I happened to be making taco salad and thought it would accompany that really well, which it did..so good!  There was a little left, so I decided to eat it with some Nacho Cheese Doritos the next day and it was delicious, so saving it on here for when I want to make some more for a pot luck or at home..you can also use frozen corn, but I used fresh that I cleaned well and cut off the cobs.  Just typing this makes me want some more!  

MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD:

In a large skillet, add 2 Tbsp olive oil

Add the corn from 6 cobs you have cut off, or one 16 ounce bag of frozen corn..cook until corn starts to char, stirring occasionally.  (about 7-8 minutes).

While the corn is cooking, mix together in a medium to large bowl:

3 Tbsps. mayonnaise (I used light)

4 ounces Queso Fresca cheese, crumbled well with a fork, (can use feta or Cotija instead).

2 Tbsps. lime juice from real limes.

1 Tablespoon finely chopped Jalapeno.

1/2 cup fresh, finely chopped cilantro.

2 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 minced garlic cloves

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper to taste.

When corn is done, gently fold it in with other ingredients.  

Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the fridge.  It can be served warm or cold.  I warmed it a bit in the microwave to eat with the Doritos.  

6 servings, 187 calories.