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Cesar’s Basic Biscuits
This recipe for dog biscuits is from Cesar Millan, the dog whisperer.
No serving amount given.
21/2 cups whole wheat flour (can substitute oat or white)
1 egg
1 tsp. beef or chicken bouillon granules, or substitute broth
1/2 cup hot water
Optional add-ins: liver powder, wheat germ, shredded cheese, bacon bits
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
This week’s column has been let off the leash. We are going to talk about what you feed your dog.
First of all, what ever happened to the good old days when your dog happily thrived on kibble from the grocery store, Milk Bones for treats, and the occasional table scrap? Well, in the good old days we also didn’t wear seat belts, pregnant women drank alcohol, and doctors would smoke in their offices. We know better now. Or do we?
The Captain’s Sunday Sandwich
This is the sandwich my father, Captain William M. Donnelly, used to make. It is important to use high-quality Black Forest ham and good rye bread.
Makes one.
2 slices seedless rye bread
Black Forest ham, sliced thin, as much as you like
Swiss cheese, a few thin slices
Red onion, very thinly sliced
Mustard and mayonnaise to taste
Ground black pepper
It is said that John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, “invented” the sandwich while locked in a 24-hour card game. Nowadays, Gamblers Anonymous would have a field day with this. What, he couldn’t stop gambling long enough to fortify himself? All he did was ask his valet to put meat between two slices of bread so his cards wouldn’t get all greasy. His cronies started ordering “the same as Sandwich,” and hence the name was born.
Oeufs en Meurette
This recipe is from the now defunct Peter Kump New York Cooking School. Oeufs en meurette are a Burgundian specialty of poached eggs in red wine sauce.
Serves six.
6 large eggs, poached
1 Tbsp. each of classic mirepoix (finely diced carrots, celery, onion, and ham)
8 Tbsp. unsalted butter, clarified
2 to 3 cups hearty red wine, Burgundy is preferred
Bouquet garni
1 to 2 Tbsp. beurre manie (butter that is kneaded with equal parts flour)
