hot dogs

Reuben Sandwich Hot Dogs

July 17, 2018

The one good thing about summer is that it means grilling season is upon us and we get to take our cooking outdoors for a change. Now, I don’t know about you, but I love grilling on warm summer evenings. Whenever I think about grilling, I think about hot dogs, which also makes me think about going to the beach, which makes me think about sandwiches on the sand by the water. I’m taking you on this long twisted path of visualization so that you understand where these Reuben Sandwich Hot Dogs are coming from. They come from my love of both sandwiches and hot dogs, and grilling and the beach. Don’t get me wrong, I love a simple classic dog with just mustard and ketchup, especially if I’m at a baseball game. Hot dogs however, never fill me up. I’m always left hungry. So because of this, I’ve come to think of hot dogs as a pre-dinner snack. An appetizer if you will. I wanted to create a heartier hot dog. A hot dog meets sandwich situation that we can all get behind this summer. The best thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t really involve much cooking at all, which makes them perfect for those hot summer days when you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. They’re satisfying and I hope you’ll give them a try this summer!

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Sloppy Joe Dogs

August 22, 2016

The only way we can tackle this week is by making and eating a childhood classic, but since it is Monday after all—AKA the most dreaded day of all—one childhood favorite is not enough. That’s not going to get us through work and things we NEED to do instead of things we WANT to do. This is not a drill, friends. There’s only one road to take here. We need to dust off those big guns and do something about it now. So today I’m bringing you a combination of two childhood favorites. A collision of flavor that kids and adults alike will love and thank you for days on end. Sloppy Joes and Hot Dogs are getting married and becoming the ultimate sandwich that takes no time at all to whip up. So when you’re in need of a super fast meal after work but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen because you got shows to catch up on; the answer is Sloppy Joe Dogs.

This month’s collaboration for Go Bold With Butter is a nod to two dishes I ate as a kid all the time. Always separate of course, because I wasn’t that cool of a kid as I am now. As most children did, I demanded hot dogs on the regular and my mom and I would eat sloppy joes whenever it was just us for dinner, because my sisters HATED (still do) sloppy joes. They’re aliens, what can I say?! Now lucky for us all, we don’t have to choose between the two because we can totally have them together in one mega dish. Vegetables? Who needs vegetables?! Give me all the hot dogs topped with sloppy joes any day of the week.

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Taco Hot Dogs

May 23, 2016

It might be Monday but that doesn’t mean that we can’t start getting ready for Taco Tuesday. So in honor of tomorrow, I’m here to let you know that I’ve given tacos and hot dogs a complete makeover, combining both into one amazing dish. A super dish. I’m a big fan of hot dogs—I’m not afraid to admit it because they’re delicious—I have been ever since I was little, go ahead ask my mamma. So because sometimes I can’t decide between eating hot dogs or tacos, difficult life decisions, I figured the only logical thing to do is make and eat Taco Hot Dogs. Just in case you’re wondering, taco hot dogs are hot dogs topped with taco filling and of course, all of the taco toppings we love. Shredded lettuce, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo and even crushed up tortilla chips, because we all know that tacos aren’t complete without chips. Don’t even try to give me a taco without chips and salsa or guacamole on the side. It wouldn’t be a taco without them and I wouldn’t be happy. Don’t forget a cold beer to wash it all down or a margarita. This Watermelon Texas Margarita is the perfect companion. Beer AND a margarita in one drink. What a time to be alive.

I know a lot of people who aren’t big fans of hot dogs (sorry dogs, it’s not you, it’s them), and I always tell those people that perhaps they just haven’t had the right hot dog yet. Plain hot dogs with ketchup and mustard aren’t that exciting, while yes they’re still delicious, that won’t make anyone a believer. So the way to go is to give those hot dog skeptics an ultimate hot dog. One so crazy with toppings and flavors that they won’t have a choice but to fall in love with them. That’s when Taco Hot Dogs come into the picture. Like little angels from the sky, these hot dogs are everything you need in your life this week (and forever after). So forget about Taco Tuesday, it’s all about Taco Hot Dog Tuesday, am I right, friends? Yes.

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The Classics: Chili Cheese Dogs

May 29, 2015

Perhaps you guys can help me settle a long time debate I’ve had with everyone in my family. Actually, with all the strangers I’ve ever come across in my life. I won’t say that I always ask the same question to every single stranger I encounter, because that would make me a weirdo freak, but I also won’t say that I don’t ask the same question. I insist that the hot dog links themselves are called weenies. That’s what I’ve always called them, even when I was a kid. Somehow though, everyone always laughs at me and tells me that they’re actually called hot dogs. We end up getting into a big debate because how else are you supposed to distinguish the weenie and the weenie and bun combination from each other? Weenie is the proper name. I know it. You know it. And it’s about time everyone else knows it. I think you all should leave a comment down below and tell my family how wrong they are. Jonathan knows best. Weenies for life! (End rant).

Let’s really get down to business now. It’s time for another installment of The Classics. It’s been a while since we’ve talked about classic recipes on here and I think that now is a good time as any. The last time around I was tempting you with a Yellow Cake covered in chocolate buttercream frosting. A real childhood favorite of mine. I’ve been doing this classic series for a while now and just in case you don’t remember some of the other recipes, I’ll happy to refresh your memory. That’s what I’m here for. We kicked things off in the first installment with Buttermilk Fried Chicken. The fried chicken of your dreams. We then moved on to some of America’s favorites like Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Pie, and Bacon Cheeseburgers. Click on the links and experience them for yourself.

The biggest piece of advice I can give you at this very moment is that you really need to be putting chili and cheese on top of everything this summer. Everything. Don’t you dare let the season end without making a big pot of chili at least once. If you make it more than once, you’ll be my new best friend, though. I know what you must be thinking, “Jonathan, it’s so hot during the summer! Why should we make a big pot of steaming hot chili, slaving away in the kitchen over a hot stove stirring chili all day long?! That’s madness!” Well, when you put it that way it does sound a little kooky, but come on people…it’s chili! Chili never needs an explanation. I shouldn’t have to force you to make chili. That’s blasphemous. Just in case you weren’t convinced enough though, I decided that hot dogs topped with chili and lots of shredded cheese needed to be involved. They’re invited to the party and they want you to celebrate with them. Are you going to leave them hanging? These chili cheese dogs are calling out your name. I think you better answer. It’s the only way to celebrate the summer. Trust me.

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