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Gourmet Hot Dog Recipes

May 24, 2013 at 7:33 am · Filed under July 4th/Independence Day, Labor Day, Meat & Poultry, Memorial Day


The Atlanta Dog: just peachy! Photo courtesy
Applegate.		  

If you own a grill, chances are you’ll be using it this weekend to make hot dogs and other favorites. For a gourmet hot dog experience, Applegate Organic and Natural Meats—whose hot dogs count among our favorites—has provided some very special recipes.

Here are 13 recipes representing cities nationwide.
 
 
ATLANTA DOG: Vidalia Onion & Peach Relish

It’s impossible to think of Georgia without imagining orchards full of peach trees and fields of sweet onions. In the ATL, they come together into one delicious hot dog topping. Pickled jalapeños bring the tang and heat to a fresh, juicy relish On the side: sweet tea, of course. Recipe.

BOISE DOG: Baked Potato “Bun” With Bacon, Sour Cream & Chives

At first glance, this specialty of The City Of Trees might look like a regular hot dog set-up. But look again, and you’ll see a fluffy baked potato standing in for the bun: a fitting homage to the Idaho potato! Recipe.

 
BOSTON DOG: Baked Beans, Crumbled Bacon & Chopped Onions

There‘s a double hit of bacon on this dog from Beantown: both cooked with the beans and crumbled on top. Recipe.

CINCINNATI Dog: Cincinnati Chili, Cheddar Cheese & Onions

The Queen City is keen on chili dogs. Cincinnati-style chili—mildly spiced and very meaty—makes an ideal hot dog topper. Keep some in the freezer and pull it out any time you need a fix. Recipe.

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. OOG: Pimiento Cheese, Yellow Mustard & Diced Onions

In The Capital of Southern Hospitality, pimiento cheese is a Southern classic, and its sharp creaminess turns out to be a natural with hot dogs. Recipe.

DENVER DOG: Green Chile, Red Onions, Jalapeños & Sour Cream

The Mile-High City deserves a hot dog with miles of flavor. A touch of sour cream tames the heat of roasted green chile sauce, chopped onions, and jalapeños. Recipe.

HONOLULU DOG: Pineapple Relish, Lemon-Garlic Mayo & Starfruit

Hot dog stands in Hawaii offer a range of tropical toppings—think relishes made from coconut, mango or papaya. This recipe, inspired by The Big pineapple, pairs a snappy pineapple relish with a cool lemony mayo and slices of starfruit. Aloha! Recipe.

LOS ANGELES DOG: Red Cabbage & Scallion Slaw, Kimchi & Sesame Mayo

The City of Angels is a city of many cultures and cuisines. Based on the now-famous Kogi Dog from the original Kogi food truck in L.A., this hot dog explodes with flavors and textures: fiery, tangy, creamy, crisp, nutty. A squirt of sriracha sauce completes the Asian theme. Recipe.

  
The Boise Dog: adapting a baked potato to a hot dog. Photo courtesy Applegate.
 
NEW ORLEANS DOG: Muffuletta Olive Salad

The Big Easy is known for its flavorful food. A favorite local condiment—finely chopped salad of olives, pickled vegetables, garlic and capers—makes a vinegary counterpoint to meaty dogs. Recipe.

NEW YORK CITY DOG: New York City: Sauerkraut & Spicy Mustard

The Big Apple chooses a classic combination of crisp, vinegary kraut and spicy brown mustard. It’s so simple, yet so good. Recipe.

PHILADELPHIA DOG: Pepper Hash & Spicy Mustard

Pepper hash, a traditional accompaniment to hot dogs in the City of Brotherly Love, is a sweet, vinegary slaw. Sometimes the hot dogs are served with a smashed fish and potato cake, too, but you can simply finish your dog with a drizzle of spicy mustard. Recipe.

SAN FRANCISCO DOG: Carrot, Cucumber & Radish Salad With Herb Mayonnaise

Inspired by the incredible produce available in the Bay Area, this colorful salad topping is refreshing and beautiful. The green herb-flecked mayo adds a touch of richness to this Fog City dog. Recipe.

TAMPA DOG: Cuban-Style With Ham, Swiss & Pickles

There’s no guava on this hot dog from The Big Guava. Instead, locals adapt the traditional Cuban sandwich combo of ham, Swiss and pickles to the hot dog. Recipe.
 
 
COMING UP NEXT

Here’s Part 2: even more yummy dogs:

Baltimore, Chicago, Des Moines, Kennebunkport, Las Vegas, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Antonio, Santa Fe and Seattle.

Enjoy the holiday weekend!
  

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT: Hot Sauce From Bumblefoot

May 23, 2013 at 8:46 am · Filed under Condiments


These hot sauces rock. Photo by Elvira
Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.		   Looking for something special for Dad? If he’s a Guns n’ Roses fan, how about a line of hot sauces recently launched by the band’s lead guitarist, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal?

The guitarist partnered with the CaJohns Fiery Foods, an Ohio-based hot sauce manufacturer, to create the Bumblefoot line of condiments.

There are mild, medium and hot-hot-hot sauces, several of which won ZestFest awards in different categories (though we’re not thrilled that the manufacturer uses high fructose corn syrup in the recipes). For gifting, you can’t beat the label designs and the saucy names:

  • BUMBLICIOUS! Heat level: Mild. Sweet and savory cherries, bourbon and chipotle with a subtle kick. Suggested for chips, ribs, wings. A 1st Place Winner at ZestFest Awards 2013.
  • BUMBLEF**KED. Heat level: Hot. Tropical fruit and ginger, followed by a “sledgehammer” of caffeine and ginseng. “A high-energy heart-pounder for ‘pain junkies’ like me,” says Bumblefoot.
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  • NORMAL. Heat level: Mild. Jalapeño, tomatoes and mediterranean herbs in what emulates a delicious salsa purée. A 1st Place Winner at ZestFest Awards 2013.
  • ABNORMAL. Heat level: Hot. Thermonuclear heat with a Caribbean kick: tamarind and island spices, bhut jolokia chiles. “Long-lasting taste and brutality,” says Bumblefoot, “Not for beginners.” A 1st Place Winner at ZestFest Awards 2013.
  • UNCOOL. Heat level: Medium. A twist of curry, cumin and citrus, inspired by Bumblefoot’s tours of the Far East.
  • BUMBLEBABE. Heat level: Mild. “A hot sauce with women’s pleasure in mind,” says Bumblefoot, “chocolate & cherry, indulgent and edgy, sweet and fiery, like the rocker ladies that inspired it.”

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    Order them at Bumblefoot.com.

      

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    TIP OF THE DAY: Do A Pantry Makeover

    May 23, 2013 at 8:16 am · Filed under NutriNibbles-Organic-Health, Tip Of The Day

    Looking for better eating tips? Most households can use a pantry makeover, substituting less good-for-you ingredients to better-for-you ones. Today’s tips are from Mindy Kobrin, who teaches families how to shop smart, cook with joy and celebrate food seasonally. She calls her food philosophy Don’t Worry, Eat Happy.

    Her top pantry makeover tips:

  • Pretty produce. As a family, create a colorful seasonal produce chart to hang in the pantry or on the fridge. It’s a great reminder of what’s delicious at any given time of the year. You’ll know when it’s best to buy artichokes, blueberries, peas and plums, for example.
  • Less boxes more bulk. Forget the instant oatmeal, breakfast bars, crackers and chips. Instead, go for things you can buy or make in bulk: nuts, popcorn kernels, homemade granola, turkey jerky, dried cranberries, chocolate chips and quinoa, for example.
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    Nuts are a nutritious snack and recipe ingredient. Buy them in bulk. Photo courtesy The Peanut Shop.
     

  • Measure snacks. To make sure you’re not going overboard with the nuts, cranberries and other good-for-you snacks, use measuring spoons and cups. They ensure that you’re staying within a healthy calorie limit.
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    Even when berries are in season, they may
    not be in your fridge. Frozen berries are an
    easy substitute. Photo courtesy
    Waukesha.Uwex.edu.    		  
  • Keep snacks on view. Keep bulk snack products in glass canisters so that everyone can see what’s available to nosh on. Remember, we often eat with our eyes.
  • Grow your own. Consider growing your own salad bowl, even if you’ve only got a sunny window. Growing your own leafy greens is both delicious and fun. You’ll always have a veggie in the house, and it’s so much cheaper than salad in a bag.
  • Plant your own herbs. Fresh herbs are the best way to add great flavor and nutrition to everything you cook, with almost no calories. Consider chives, cilantro, flat leaf parsley and rosemary.
  • Use healthier oils. Swap out vegetable oil and shortening for healthier options like canola oil, extra virgin olive oil and peanut oil. Here are the healthiest oils.
  • Look for more nutritious canned and boxed foods. Canned beans, tuna and whole wheat pasta are excellent pantry staples that turn into easy lunch and dinner dishes.
  • Fab frozen foods. Frozen berries and edamame are true lifesavers! Grab a bunch of berries for a quick breakfast smoothie or thaw some edamame for a healthy afternoon snack.
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    For additional food and entertaining tips from Mindy Kobrin, visit MealsOnWheelsByMindy.com.
      

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