How do I get past the piranha poodles

Hint 1 of 9:

Did you listen to the important-looking pirates for hints?

Hint 2 of 9:

Did you find anything in the kitchen that dogs would like?

Hint 3 of 9:

Get the meat in the kitchen...

Hint 4 of 9:

and stew it in the boiling pot.

Hint 5 of 9:

Did you listen to the guy in jail?

Hint 6 of 9:

Did you see any plants in the woods that were different?