Dogs and their humans eating off the same plate is cuter than it sounds

Going on a dinner date can be exhausting.
Choosing what to wear, deciding what to order and muddling through awkward chit chat is enough to make anyone quit swiping right.
Take a date break and sit down to a delicious meal with your bestie for life: your sweet dog.

 

This dog-and-human-friendly meal was formulated with the help of Stacy Alldredge, certified canine nutritionist and owner of Who's Walking Who dog training in New York City.

The spaghetti is whole wheat, the meatballs are made with hormone- and antibiotic-free meat, and the almond cake is made with almond flour, honey and applesauce.

Salt was used sparingly and there was no white sugar used in any part of the meal.

This meal is clearly a sporadic treat for dogs, and Alldredge warns against feeding dogs off your plate all the time, which could encourage begging behavior.

However, for a real life Lady and the Tramp moment, it doesn't get much sweeter or more delicious than this canine-friendly meal.

Disclaimer: Based on the size and health of your dog, please consult your veterinarian for appropriate size servings.

Spaghetti Ingredients:

1/2 lb. pork
1/2 lb. beef
1 free range egg
1/4 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 dash each dried basil and oregano, plus more to season sauce
2 28 oz. cans tomato purée, no sugar or salt added 
2/3 cup water
salt and pepper to taste
1 lb. whole wheat pasta, cooked

1. Combine meat, egg, oats and yogurt in a large bowl. 
2. Add basil and oregano. 
3. Bring tomato purée to boil in large pot, add salt and pepper to taste and form meat into small balls. 
4. Put meatballs in sauce and lower heat to simmer. Cook for 40 minutes or until the largest meatball is totally cooked through. 
5. Serve over spaghetti. 
Almond cake ingredients:


1 cup almond flour
1/2 cup honey
3 eggs
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 tsp. baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 350F. 
2. Combine the ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. 
3. Pour into cupcake tins or nonstick baking pan. 
4. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick plunged into the center of the cake emerges clean.
5. Cool and serve.