Recipe of the Week :: Hearty Hound Loaf

One, two, chew a shoe. Three, four, scratch the door. Five, six, learning tricks. Whew—it's hungry work being a dog!

Keep in mind, these weekly recipes are not only all natural, but they are perfect bites for you and the dog in your life to share (just use separate bowls!).

Ingredients checklist:

• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

• 1 egg

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 teaspoon sage

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

• 1/2 cup corn

• 1 medium tomato, chopped

• 6 ounces tomato paste

Already sounds delicious, huh? The recipe makes 8 portions, depending on the size of your dog's tank.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

3. Pack into a greased loaf pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

4. Cool, slice, and serve. Store any unused portions in the refrigerator.

The final product? Happy and Hearty dogs and hoomans!

A big thanks to Three Dog Bakery for this recipe. For more human/canine-friendly treat ideas, check out their cookbook on AmazonSmile (and don't forget to register Friends of the Animal Village as your non-profit of choice!).