If your dog is dining with us for Thanksgiving, this is what’s happening so far! My dog stuffing takes on a new flair each year because, well, I’m a Gemini and I get bored! Here’s what’s in it this year:

1. A light layer of Italian bread, cubed.

2. Steamed and drained cauliflower, yellow and orange carrots and broccoli (This Normandy combo is frozen as a veggie mix and purchased at either Costco or Walmart in big bags). I used about 1/3 of the bag. I prefer fresh veg, when I have the time.

3. Sprinkle Turmeric over top and mix well.

4. I simmered the heart, liver, gizzards and neck of the turkey. I diced everything except the neck and added it to the greased 13x9 dish.

5. Diced beets. I cheat and use the canned beets. I only have so much time!

6. Baked sweet potatoes. I baked these alongside my turkey to save heating the kitchen twice and scooped the meat out with an ice cream scoop.

7. Moisten the whole dish with some remaining beet juice and some of the liquid from the gizzard pot.

Tomorrow, on Thanksgiving day, I’ll bake the whole thing for about 20 minutes at 350 to warm it thoroughly before serving.

This is the perfect side dish for our dogs along with roasted turkey breast.

Do not overdo your dog’s holiday meal with gravies and sauces. Pancreatitis can attack in a short time from too rich a meal. I feed my dogs human food all the time but in a respectful manner for the animal. They can’t tolerate mayo, butter and all the high fat we eat. If I feel compelled to feed dessert, I use canned pumpkin (not pie filling). No sugar. Keep the diet clean. Mangia!