Chinese medicine teaches that high quality food is a key part of your dog's health regimen. The recommended recipes below use foods that have specific healing properties according to the principles of Chinese medicine.

Chicken Dinner

Ingredients
• 3 cups brown rice
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 whole head garlic
• 2 cups ground chicken (or chicken gizzards and livers, chopped chicken necks, or chopped backs)
• 4 cups mixed vegetables made up of a combination of mushroom, green pepper, yam, green bean,
   pumpkin, squash, onion, mustard green
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 cup grated carrots

Directions
In a large pot, bring brown rice, water, canola oil, and garlic to boil. Lower heat and simmer for 60 minutes. Add chicken, vegetables, and ginger. Cook for another 10 minutes. Add grated carrots. Cool and serve.

Freeze leftovers in portion size containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, pour hot water over food to bring it to room temperature. Avoid feeding dogs cold meals as they can be harsh on the digestive system.

Turkey & Lentils

Ingredients
• 1 cup brown or green lentils
• 1 cup rice
• 7 cups water
• 3 Tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 cup ground turkey
• 1/2 cup yellow squash, chopped
• 1/2 cup eggplant, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped seaweed (available at health food stores and Asian markets)

Directions
In a large pot, soak rice, lentils and water for several hours or overnight. When ready to cook, add peanut oil and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add ground turkey, squash, and eggplant. Continue to cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in seaweed. Cool and serve.

Freeze leftovers in portion size containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, pour hot water over food to bring it to room temperature. Avoid feeding dogs cold meals as they can be harsh on the digestive system.

Ingredients
• 2 cups millet (hulled – for human consumption)
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup pork chop meat, cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped

Directions
Add millet, water, and olive oil to large pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Add pork, spinach, and carrot. Continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes. Cool and serve.

Freeze leftovers in portion size containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, pour hot water over food to bring it to room temperature. Avoid feeding dogs cold meals as they can be harsh on the digestive system.

Chicken Liver Stew

Ingredients
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup brown rice
• 6 cups water
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped chicken livers
• 1/2 cup yams, chopped
• 1/2 cup green beans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions
In a large pot, bring brown rice, water, and olive oil to boil. Cover pot, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add barley, cover, and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Add chicken livers, vegetables, and sesame oil. Cook for another 10 minutes. Cool and serve.

Freeze leftovers in portion size containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Before serving, pour hot water over food to bring it to room temperature. Avoid feeding dogs cold meals as they can be harsh on the digestive system.