Make fun food for your friends, family and any furry companions that decide to stop by.
FOR HUMANS:
In keeping with the theme, some of the food should be related to puppies. For example, serve hot dogs and make cookies in the shape of dog bones. Children will enjoy eating ice cream out of their own personalized doggy dish.
However, in a nod to more traditional game-watching fare, we've also provided some classic party recipes.
These delicious recipes from the Discovery Home Channel will keep your human guests from feeling hungry.
FOR DOGS:
Watching the Puppy Bowl may make some of your furry friends hungry for some homemade treats. These delicious recipes will keep the pups busy while the human guests are eating. These recipes are courtesy of Two Dog Press (you will be leaving AnimalPlanet.com).
Peanut Butter Bones
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1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 cup milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup chicken stock
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1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose white flour
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water. In a large saucepan, mix together the potatoes, milk, molasses, stock and peanut butter. Heat, stirring frequently until boiling. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Add yeast mixture. Gradually blend in the egg, wheat, rye and rice flours. Add enough white flour to form a stiff dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about three to five minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to 1/2-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out biscuits. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool overnight. Makes several dozen bones that freeze well, with the consistency of pizza crusts — a favorite snack for most spoiled dogs!
Parmesan Herb Treats
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1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tablespoons dried parsley
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1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup cracked wheat
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For the Glaze - 1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 ° F (165 ° C).
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Add stock, oil, cheese, dry milk, and herbs. Gradually blend in the flours and cracked wheat. Add enough wheat flour to form a stiff dough.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth (about three to five minutes). Shape the dough into a ball and roll out to 1/2-inchthickness. Using round or crescent-shaped cookie cutters, cut out treats. Place on ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 1/4 inch apart. Gather up the scraps, roll out again, and cut additional biscuits.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk for the glaze. Brush the biscuits with glaze, turn and brush other side. Bake for an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight.
Makes about four dozen 3-inch treats.
Harry’s Party Pupcakes
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1 large apple
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1/4 cup oatmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons honey
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2 eggs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
For the Frosting
8 oz. Neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
2-3 tablespoons flour
carrot shavings
grated carrots
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 ° F (200 ° C). Grease muffin tins.
Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, oatmeal, baking powder and baking soda. In a medium bowl, blend together the yogurt, water, oil, honey and eggs, then stir in the apple and cheese. Add to the flour mixture and stir until mixed.
Spoon into the muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let rest in the muffin tins for a few minutes, then remove and set aside to cool.
For the frosting, combine the Neufchatel cheese (at room temperature), honey and yogurt until smooth. Add enough flour to thicken the frosting to a good spreading consistency. Frost the pupcakes, sprinkle them with finely shredded carrots as garnish, and you're ready for a doggone good party!
Makes 16-18 pupcakes. If you prefer a single-layer cake, spoon the batter into a sheet pan and bake for an extra 15-20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean). Let the cake cool, then frost and decorate with carrot shavings.
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