Thinking about Rachael Ray Turkey and Potato Dog Food? You should read this honest user review first.

Okay, folks, let me walk you through something I tried out in the kitchen recently. I decided to whip up some homemade dog food, specifically that Rachael Ray turkey and potato recipe I'd seen floating around. Thought I'd give it a shot for my own furry friend.

Getting Started - The Ingredients

First thing, I had to gather all the bits and pieces. Nothing too crazy, really. I made sure I had:

• Ground turkey - about a pound, maybe a little more.
• Potatoes - grabbed a couple of medium-sized ones.
• Carrots - two regular carrots looked about right.
• Frozen peas - had a bag in the freezer already.
• A bit of water or maybe some low-sodium chicken broth (I think I used water this time).

Pretty simple lineup, which I appreciated. Didn't need anything fancy.

Prep Work - Chopping and Stuff

Alright, so I got down to prepping. Washed the potatoes and carrots real good. Didn't bother peeling the potatoes, just scrubbed them clean. Then I started chopping. I diced the potatoes and carrots into small, bite-sized pieces. You want them small enough for your dog to eat easily, you know? Took a few minutes, but wasn't difficult. Had the ground turkey ready to go.

Cooking It All Up

I grabbed my biggest pot. Threw the ground turkey in there over medium heat. Started breaking it up with a spoon as it cooked. Once it was all browned, I tilted the pot and spooned out most of the excess fat. Didn't want it too greasy.

Next, I tossed in the chopped potatoes and carrots right into the pot with the turkey. Gave it a quick stir to mix things up a bit. Then I poured in enough water just to cover the mixture. Not drowning it, just enough to let everything simmer and get tender.

Brought it up to a boil, then turned the heat way down low, put the lid on kinda crooked to let steam escape, and just let it simmer away. I checked it after about 20 minutes. Poked a piece of potato with a fork – still a bit firm. So I let it go for maybe another 10-15 minutes. Kept checking until those potatoes and carrots were nice and soft.

Almost done! Right at the very end, like the last couple of minutes, I stirred in a good handful of the frozen peas. They don't need long to cook, just heat through basically.

Cooling Down and Serving

This part's important: You absolutely have to let it cool down completely. Seriously, don't feed hot food to your dog. I usually spread it out on a baking sheet to help it cool faster, or just leave the pot on the counter for a while. It took a bit for it to reach room temperature.

Once it was cool, I scooped out a portion for my dog's dinner. Stored the rest in containers in the fridge. It made a decent batch, enough for a few meals depending on your dog's size.

The Verdict?

So, how did it go? Well, my dog definitely seemed interested. Gave it a good sniff, then chowed down pretty happily. Cleaned the bowl, which is usually a good sign in my house! Making it wasn't too bad at all. Mostly just chopping and letting it simmer. It felt good knowing exactly what went into his bowl for a change. Might make this again sometime when I have a bit of extra time.