I think it’s fitting that National Hot Dog Day falls in July. Whether they are enjoyed at the ball park or around a camp fire, these popular eats seem like the epitome of summer (in addition to ice cream and s’mores, of course). Even though hot dogs seem like a seasonal dish, when I was little they were a year-round staple. I remember Thanksgiving dinners as a kid when my mom would bring hot dogs for my sister and I because we were such picky eaters. I don’t know what happened because now I am very adventurous and enjoy trying new cuisines. Who would have thought that the kid chowing down on microwaved hot dogs would have tried (and liked!) calamari and carpaccio?!
Back then I stuck to ketchup (not even mustard!) as a classic condiment, but now these unique creations make my mouth water! I can’t wait to spice up our next backyard barbecue with these tasty treats.
{Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Popper Hot Dog from Shared Appetite}
{Corn Dog Mini Muffins from Damn Delicious}
{Tex Mex Hot Dogs from Country Cleaver}
{BLT Hot Dogs with Caraway Remoulade from Food & Wine}
{Sweet Pork & Tomatillo Ranch Hot Dogs from Creme de la Crumb}
