Home-Cooked Recipe for Charlie

This ≈9 lb batch provides ~50% protein, suitable for a 66.83 lb, high-activity Transylvanian Hound with bloat, skin allergies, and dental disease.

Ingredients

• Protein (≈4.5 lbs; ~50%):
  • 4.5 lbs boneless Salmon, diced
• Fats:
  • 2 oz coconut oil
• Vegetables & Grains (≈4.5 lbs):
  • Sweet Potatoes: 2 lbs
  • Green Peas: 1 lb
  • Broccoli: 1 lb
  • Quinoa: 0.3 lbs
  • Rice: 0.2 lbs
• Herbs:
  • 1 tsp ginger (aids digestion and helps with bloat)
  • 1 tsp chamomile (soothes skin allergies)
  • 1 tsp parsley (helps with dental disease)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric (start with small amount and increase to this amount, aids digestion and soothes skin allergies)

Daily Feeding Amounts

• Feed approximately 1.34 to 2.00 pounds per day

Nutritional Information (per ≈1.67 lbs daily feeding amount)

• Fiber: ≈7.5g
• Fat: ≈30g
• Protein: ≈84g
• Calories: ≈900 kcal

Approach A – Stove (≈45 min)

1. Prep Ingredients. Wash all vegetables and herbs. Dice sweet potatoes, chop broccoli, and rinse green peas.
2. Cook the Protein. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil and let it melt. Add diced salmon in batches. Cook for 7–10 min until fully cooked. Remove from heat.
3. Boil Grains. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Stir in quinoa and rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff and cool.
4. Steam Vegetables. Use a steamer basket or pot to steam sweet potatoes, broccoli, and green peas until tender (≈15 min). Drain and cool.
5. Combine & Mix. In a large bowl, combine cooked salmon, quinoa, rice, and vegetables. Add herbs and mix well.
6. Portion & Store. Let cool. Store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Approach B – Specialized Equipment (≈35 min)

1. Cook the Salmon. In a skillet, melt coconut oil. Cook diced salmon in batches until fully cooked. Set aside.
2. Steam the rice and quinoa using a rice cooker.
3. Cook sweet potatoes and broccoli in an electric pressure cooker. Wash and submerge whole. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Cool and chop.
4. Steam green peas in the pressure cooker. Cook on high for 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
5. Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer bowl. Add salmon, quinoa, rice, chopped sweet potatoes, broccoli, and green peas. Mix until consistent.
6. Transfer into food storage containers. Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Recommended Protein Guidelines

AAFCO recommends ≥18% crude protein for adult maintenance. This recipe provides ~50% protein. Protein content is high but dogs like meat.