🦃 Stuffed with Love: A Dog-Safe Turkey Recipe for the Holidays

This holiday, let’s make a turkey that’s safe, savory, and shareable—with your pup right by your side. I’m using carrots, parsnip, wild rice, cilantro, and chopped spinach (or basil, if that’s your jam). I prefer rice over bread stuffing because bread gets mushy and loses texture, while rice stays hearty and satisfying. It’s a small shift that makes a big difference in both flavor and nutrition.

I like to stuff the turkey from both ends, and whatever doesn’t fit gets served alongside. Bake it at 350°F, baste every 30 minutes, and temp-check for doneness based on the size of your bird. Waffles loves to sneak veggies and supervise the whole process with joy. She even licks the bird while I’m stuffing it, which always makes me laugh. Cooking with her isn’t just fun—it’s grounding.

This turkey isn’t just tasty—it’s a celebration of shared joy. It’s a reminder that holidays don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Cook with love, serve with kindness, and enjoy every bite together. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just your pup and yourself, this recipe is a delicious way to say, “We’re in this together.”

Written in collaboration with Microsoft CoPilot